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Always ask to see the result/test tube and colour match it to the chart. You have no obligation to buy anything just for a water test. You might, based on the result, but don't be pressured. Especially if they charge to do a water test. In that case you are already paying for a service. I always recommend a minimum test kit for any aquarist which includes: GH & KH test kit pH test kit, Ammonia test kit and a TDS meter. You should have these at your own disposal. Especially the TDS meter. I use this the most, and find it the most useful out of all my kit for a quick 'rough" indication of the tank's parameters. I wrote an extensive article on TDS you might find interesting here ...

How do you guys feel in general about bringing your water in somewhere to be tested - should I always trust the results I am getting back? Sometimes I think they are trying to sell some product....