What water test kit do i need for planted tank?

[jimsuy]

I already have pH pen, but I wanted to know which tests are MUST HAVES for plants. Also what are some other tests that are good to have on hand? Please specify which are MUST HAVES and which are optional but good.
Thanks advances..

[Shadow]

For planted tank, none. You no need any test kit to grow healthy plant but if you have $$$ to spend, you can get drop checker for co2 and thermometer

[jimsuy]

@shadow
wow.. you did not use any test kit? I'm a big fan of your work.. How to determine if your nutrient are over or lacking?

[Shadow]

I'm using Estimate Index dosing, so my nutrient confirm over .

[dantok]

Planted tank with or without fishes? I used a CO2 Dropper, but with some kind of water with proper PH levels, otherwise the CO2 dropper will be wrong color

[sherwin]

im interested to know this also.

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I don't use test kits now, but in the past i used pH, kH, gH kits. All those were mainly for testing CO2 levels. Didnt buy NO3 kits because Tom Barr recommended not to.

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[Shadow]

Planted tank with or without fishes? I used a CO2 Dropper, but with some kind of water with proper PH levels, otherwise the CO2 dropper will be wrong color

Depend on the brand some brand is already premix and some need kH = 4 solution