Wisey
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Hi All,
I have read a lot on the forums and elsewhere, but just want a quick confirmation that I am buying the right things before I spend any money please. My tank is not yet set-up, that will be happening in the next month or so after a house move takes place, but I want to have everything I need before I start.
First up, I know I need to measure PH to do my profile, so the intention was to invest in a decent Hana PH pen as Clive and others have recommended these in other threads. I have my eye on these:
http://hannainst.co.uk/ph/pocket-water-resistant-ec-ph-and-tds-low-range-tester.html
http://hannainst.co.uk/ph/pocket-water-resistant-ec-ph-and-tds-high-range-tester.html
Do I need the high range or the low range version please?
I chose this pen as it also measures TDS and I see people talk about the TDS regularly, so figure it's something it will be useful to be able to measure. If I can measure TDS, do I also need to buy something to measure GH and KH? I frequently see these figures discussed, but I also see people say not to waste money on test kits, so do I need to go buy something like the Nutrafin GH\KH test kit, or is there something more reliable I need to measure these or do I just not bother at all?
Am I right in the belief that all the testing and monitoring I will need is covered by the above items plus a drop checker?
Thanks in advance!
Wisey.
I have read a lot on the forums and elsewhere, but just want a quick confirmation that I am buying the right things before I spend any money please. My tank is not yet set-up, that will be happening in the next month or so after a house move takes place, but I want to have everything I need before I start.
First up, I know I need to measure PH to do my profile, so the intention was to invest in a decent Hana PH pen as Clive and others have recommended these in other threads. I have my eye on these:
http://hannainst.co.uk/ph/pocket-water-resistant-ec-ph-and-tds-low-range-tester.html
http://hannainst.co.uk/ph/pocket-water-resistant-ec-ph-and-tds-high-range-tester.html
Do I need the high range or the low range version please?
I chose this pen as it also measures TDS and I see people talk about the TDS regularly, so figure it's something it will be useful to be able to measure. If I can measure TDS, do I also need to buy something to measure GH and KH? I frequently see these figures discussed, but I also see people say not to waste money on test kits, so do I need to go buy something like the Nutrafin GH\KH test kit, or is there something more reliable I need to measure these or do I just not bother at all?
Am I right in the belief that all the testing and monitoring I will need is covered by the above items plus a drop checker?
Thanks in advance!
Wisey.