water testing strips?

[Benno]

Hey guys have seen the test strips that measure ph, gh,kh, nitrites and nitrates and was wondering what were peoples opinions were on these as they seem so much easier than having a heap of test kits around and the ease of just dipping one in your tank and getting all those readings at once just seems a great idea. So yeah im really just wondering if anyone has had experience with these? and how accurate the readings are? and also if you would recomend using them?, thanx in advance. Ben

[swampy1972]

Where did you see these? I haven't seen them before. Do you know the name of the manufacturer, that's probably a good start to knowing if they'll be any good.

[Benno]

seen em on AOA i think they may sponsor this site not sure.

[BobbyBruce]

Hi Guys,

I bought a pack a while ago. Complete waste of money in my opinion.

Regards,

Bob

[Hollowman]

Hi Guys,

I bought a pack a while ago. Complete waste of money in my opinion.

Regards,

Bob

I second that.

Maybe a quick guide, but the problem with these strips is that the different tests leech into eachother and distort the real readings. Better off with proper liquid test kits.