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Do you guys think that dipstick tests or test tube water tests are more accurate?

Water change, water change, water change is most accurate!

Well, I don't know about accuracy, but test tubes are at least consistent. Strips tend to give wild results. I have a test tube ammonia kit that I know is off comparted to my city's equipment testing my tap. But I still use it as a point of reference... higher today than it was yesterday, that type of thing. Of course, my loach tank is cycled so no ammonia there, but I'm talking about testing betta bowls, where ammonia naturally builds up without a fitler.