Alternatives to Ammonia Test $trip$ !?

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Has anyone had any experience with any of these new fangled computer/electronic PH balance and Ammonia readers?

[ https://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instruments-HI700-Freshwater-Ammonia/dp/B00JX173MA $49.99 this particular product says its most accurate at 77 degrees fahrenheit. I'm not sure if your aquarium has to be that temperature, or if you can gather a sample and wait for it to get to that temperature within the reader. ]
[ https://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instru...g_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HGQX7ZQKBYCM0WRMXEYN $53.99 This one is for Nitrite, same company same idea. ]

[ https://www.seneye.com/store/devices/seneye-home-device.html This one seems rather sophisticated. A little pricier, but if it works, in my opinion it's worth the money. Plus it would probably wind up being cheaper than constantly buying test strips. ]


They're obviously a little more expensive than test strips, but it's a one time purchase as long as the product holds up, rather than several purchases. I feel that test strips are extremely expensive. I see ammonia test strips online for only as low as $17, and at the pet store up to $25. I'm considering just going with one of these instead. If anyone has any information on these products or something similar or better, I appreciate it. :D
 
Nope. Have you tried the liquid tests? Much more accurate than strips. Cheaper than electronic.
 
Nope. Have you tried the liquid tests? Much more accurate than strips. Cheaper than electronic.

No, actually I haven't tried them. That's not a bad way to go. Still, the idea of buying one product one time is intriguing to me, if the product can be accurate and durable.
But, that does definitely sound superior to strips.
 
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I would also try the drops! They last a long time and don't cost that much.
 
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