Finding the perfect gift for an aquarist or fish hobbyist is a unique challenge. Whether you’re an aquarium owner yourself looking for gift inspiration or you have a friend or family member who has a reef tank or keeps koi, Hanna’s range of instrumentation is an ideal starting point.
Our Checkers, testers and monitors make the best Christmas gifts for fishkeepers, providing clear, digital information that keeps aquarium water in range for healthy plant and fish life.
From classic aquariums to coral tanks, Hanna’s range of aquarium testers is the perfect gift to give for Christmas, birthdays and any other special occasion. Here are some ideas to get you started:
The best place to start when buying Christmas gifts for a loved one who has a fish tank is knowing what kind of tank they have. If they have corals and tropical fish such as clownfish or angelfish they will need testers for saltwater and reef aquariums. If they have species such as betta fish or tetra, freshwater testers for fish tanks are the ideal choice.
Hanna’s range includes Checkers and testers for both marine and freshwater aquariums, covering all the most vital parameters.
Hanna Checkers are a step up from chemical testing kits and colour-based testing strips, providing an accurate and convenient way to measure all the most important aquarium parameters. These easy-to-use Checkers include a set amount of reagents on purchase, allowing your friend or family member to begin testing straight out of the box.
Only four steps are required for testing with most Checkers, making extremely accurate water measurements easily accessible in minutes - no more guesswork or colour-matching is needed to keep an eye on the condition of your water. Better for the fish owner, and better for the fish too.
Some of the best Hanna Checkers for gifts include:
For freshwater tanks
This Checker is an ideal gift for freshwater aquarium owners. Ammonia is one of the most important parameters to measure in aquariums. It is produced naturally in the tank through decomposition of plants and waste from the fish, and can slowly build up over time to toxic levels.
Too much ammonia can spell big problems for fish, including chemical burns and algae growth in the tank. A medium-range ammonia Checker like the HI-715 covers a wide range of ammonia levels for accurate, digital measurement that makes it easy to make changes. Buy it here.
For marine, reef and freshwater tanks
The HI-713 Checker for phosphate is a great holiday gift for aquarium owners. This versatile tester works in both freshwater and marine tanks, so it’s double-purpose for any fishkeepers who like to dabble in both areas or are considering buying a second tank in the future. Phosphate levels are another vital factor to measure in aquariums of all shapes and sizes.
A certain amount of phosphate is present in every tank, and the process of filtering, cleaning and dosing the water helps to keep this parameter on the level. Measuring phosphate using an accurate digital Checker is an excellent way to spot any changes in phosphates, preventing harmful algae growth. Buy the HI-713 here.
For marine, reef and freshwater tanks
Chlorine can be found in water everywhere in the UK, as part of the sanitation process that takes place to make our tap water drinkable. While a trace amount of chlorine isn’t harmful to humans, the same can’t be said for fish. Higher sensitivity to chlorine means it’s a big risk to put untreated tap water into an aquarium during a water change.
An accurate digital chlorine tester for fish tanks provides peace of mind that the water being used is safe for fish. Using this Checker alongside a suitable dechlorinator ensures fish have water that is safe for them to live in, preventing them from becoming sick. Buy our free chlorine Checker here.
For marine and reef tanks
Alkalinity is a key measurement in marine aquariums, helping to keep the pH of the water stable and in a range that’s suitable for plant and fish life within the tank. The HI-772 is one of the best gifts for reef aquarium owners as it measures dKH directly, without the need to convert the measurement from ppm.
This accurate digital Checker makes measuring the water in reef and saltwater tanks easy. As coral reef tanks are often extremely expensive and delicate to maintain, choosing a reliable tester as an aquarium Christmas gift is the ideal way to help your friend or family member keep their tank in top condition. Buy it here.
For marine and reef tanks
Much like our freshwater ammonia Checker, the HI-784 Checker for marine ammonia is a great alternative to test strips. With no requirement for personal perception to determine the results of water quality, aquarists can easily see the condition of their water on this clear, digital display - taking the stress out of balancing the chemicals in their tank.
Ammonia is harsh on fish and plant life, and the less there is the healthier the aquarium. Choosing this Checker as a holiday gift is an ideal way to give peace of mind, with fast and convenient testing of this extremely important parameter for coral and marine tanks. Buy the HI-784 here.
For marine and reef tanks
The practical HI-783 Checker is an easy way to measure marine magnesium, a parameter that is particularly important for tanks that have live coral. If you have a friend or family member who owns a coral reef tank and you’re looking for the perfect gift, this Checker is top of the list to keep their tank inhabitants happy, healthy and growing.
Corals have a very specific range for magnesium when they are grown in aquariums. This parameter has a direct effect on calcium and alkalinity, acting as a buffer to keep everything in range for corals to grow and develop. Too little can allow the pH in the tank to swing up or down, which can lead to problems with fish, coral and plant life. Buy this Checker here.
If you want to go the extra mile for the aquarist in your life, a high-end aquarium monitor or all-in-one fish tank testing kit is a present that’s sure to put a smile on their face. Alongside our easy-to-use Checkers, Hanna also has a range of more expensive, highly accurate monitoring systems that take all the work out of testing.
From complete water testing kits for reef tanks to advanced photometers for fishkeepers, Hanna’s range includes something for everyone. Take a look at these gift ideas:
With three vital Checkers and a digital salinity tester in one kit, you can give the gift of effortless water quality testing to the fishkeeper in your life. This purpose-built kit includes alkalinity, calcium and phosphate Checkers that cover all the bases for marine tank testing, providing clear digital measurements without the guesswork of testing strips or chemical kits.
Buy the marine testing kit here.
The Marine Monitor is the perfect gift for aquarists who have fish, corals and plant life that have very specific aquarium requirements. This permanent monitor attaches to the wall next to the fish tank and provides continual readings of EC, pH, temperature and salinity, with built-in alarms to immediately alert the aquarium owner that something isn’t quite right with their water chemistry.
Why choose a few parameters when you can do them all? The Marine Master is the ultimate Xmas gift for aquarium hobbyists. This versatile little photometer measures a multitude of different vital parameters in one, including ammonia, nitrate, magnesium, alkalinity and calcium. If you’re looking for a gift for the fishkeeper that has everything, an upgrade to the Marine Master is sure to be a hit.
If you’re not a fish hobbyist yourself, you may not be aware of the importance of water chemistry in maintaining a healthy tank. Aquarium testers make a great Christmas gift for people with fish tanks because they provide accurate, digital results when measuring the water.
Many fishkeepers use test strips, which are less accurate and require personal perception to identify the quality of their water against a colour chart. Hanna digital Checkers and meters remove the guesswork, providing reliable testing results so the water can be properly balanced for happier, healthier fish.
Hanna stocks a wide range of products that make the perfect gift for hobbyists, including products for aquarium, baking, brewing, growing and confectionary making. Our testers are designed to be easy-to-use, with simple operation that saves time and makes measuring vital parameters effortless.
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