API Freshwater Master Test Kit, Kit includes laminated color card, 4 test tubes & holding tray

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Fluval is a premier aquarium brand, best known for its outstanding filters. But their liquid test kits seem less well known. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.

Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. Testing for the presence of toxic nitrite is essential, so that if it is detected, steps can be taken to remove it. If left untreated, nitrite in the water will hinder normal fish respiration, eventually leading to fish death. Even small amounts or low levels of nitrite stress fish, suppressing their immune systems and increasing the likelihood of disease, which is why it’s important to test for nitrite using API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT. You can remove nitrite from your tank by performing a partial water change.Cap the test tube and invert tube to mix solution. Do not hold finger over open end of tube as this may affect the pH of the test solution. The FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT measures pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in your freshwater aquarium. Test strips usually have a shelf life of around 2 years when left unopened, but will expire faster than that after opening. How Can I Adjust My pH and Water Hardness Values? Copper testing is useful in conjunction with a copper-based medication to treat various fish diseases. The API® SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT measures the 4 most important saltwater parameters – pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate – to enable easy testing of your tank’s natural cycle, and to aid in maintaining a thriving saltwater aquarium. Testing is fast, easy, and accurate, yielding precise results, and comes with 4 test tubes and a convenient holding tub for easy storage. This kit also includes a complete, step-by-step instructional booklet with a color chart that provides information on how to correct unsafe water conditions. Each SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT will conduct 550+ tests, so you can get the most out of your kit for years of fast, accurate water testing.

Can I use API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT for reef aquariums (as opposed to API REEF MASTER TEST KIT)? We highly recommend testing your aquarium or pond water regularly, to ensure it remains a safe and healthy home for your fish. Testing of levels such as pH, ammonia, and nitrite can help you determine whether you may be overfeeding, and alert you to any potential issues early, when they are more easily treatable. If your water tests show that any of your water parameters are very high or very low, it is important to take steps to correct conditions for fish health and wellbeing. Monitoring the water chemistry of the aquarium or pond will allow you to catch problems before they develop. After the first fish go in, it’s not unusual to test the aquarium water every one or two days to make sure that conditions are settled. How Often To Test Water in an Established Aquarium Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.Water testing is also your first port of call when you have any problems with your fish’s health or aquarium filter. Even if you have diagnosed a disease or health condition, water parameters can often be a contributing factor to diseases, and correcting water conditions may be essential to aiding your fish’s recovery. CO2 tests are essential if you’re using a carbon dioxide injection system to boost plant growth in an aquascaped aquarium. You can use API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT to test parameters in an aquarium with reefs; however, for best results, it is recommended that you use API REEF MASTER TEST KIT.

pH is the measure of acidity in your water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, a pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than this level is acidic. It is important to keep your aquarium at the appropriate pH level to ensure optimal water quality for your specific fish species, as different types of fish require different pH levels for their habitats. API® FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT will enable you to test the pH levels in your water as often as needed! Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the appropriate Nitrate Color Card (choose either Fresh water or Salt water). The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card. The closest match indicates the ppm (mg/L) of nitrate in the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use. Whereas The API Master Kit measures pH down to as little as 0.2 increments, this kit only offers 0.5 increments. There is a lot of debate about whether liquid test kits or test strips make a better choice for the average aquarist, so let’s take a closer look at the details. Accuracy and ReliabilityWhether you’re new to fish keeping or have been keeping fish for decades, you need to test your water regularly. Even in a large, established aquarium, you need to be testing parameters at least once a month. Why Testing Your Water Is Important Whether you’re keeping pet fish, snails, shrimp, amphibians, or turtles, all aquatic animals are sensitive to water chemistry. Digital pH meters are becoming increasingly popular to give fast, accurate pH readings in aquariums. But make sure you buy electronic tests from a reputable manufacturer as there’s a great variation in quality. The kit also comes with 5 glass test tubes with caps, 2 pipettes, 1 spoon, and 4 instruction booklets. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds. Do not hold finger over the open end of the tube, as this may affect the test results.

Like ammonia, nitrite is another nitrogenous compound that needs to be kept at zero for the well-being of your fish. Nitrite poisoning results in fish with brown-colored gills breathing fast and struggling to obtain enough oxygen. The API Master Test Kit in particular is renowned for being the most reliable and popular test kit in the industry and is often used as the standard with which to measure the accuracy of other kits. If you have a very old API Test Kit, it may not have an expiry date, but only a date of manufacture disguised in the Lot number. For example, Lot # 28A0107 indicates a date of production in January 2007. Way too old to use!When it comes to accuracy and reliability, there’s little doubt that liquid test kits come out on top. The tests included in the box are for pH value (pH) total hardness (GH) carbonate hardness (KH) ammonium/ammonia (NH4/NH3) nitrite (NO2) nitrate (NO3) phosphate (PO4) iron (Fe) and copper (Cu). The color card that comes as part of the kit offers very detailed readings, with each parameter measured in small increments. Simply run the water, open the test tube gently (do not twist the cap), and allow the water to dilute and rinse the contents out of the test tube. Avoid getting the contents of the test tube on your skin. Taking a few minutes each week to maintain and monitor aquarium conditions is the key to a healthy aquarium. The FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT tests the parameters that affect the health of freshwater fish: pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. The FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT is highly accurate and economical, and includes a computer calibrated, laminated color card, 4 test tubes and holding tray. The FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT comes with a complete, step-by-step instruction booklet, including information on how to correct unsafe water conditions.