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There is a seemingly endless array of test kits for testing everything from ammonia levels to phosphate levels. It is quite possible to have a healthy tank without ever buying a single test kit, however, test kits are extremely useful at eliminating guesswork when something goes wrong.
The essential test kits you will need are: pH, ammonia and nitrate. In addition to those which I would consider necessary there are a few that are good to have: chlorine/chloramine, nitrite and water hardness.
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