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

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

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

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Nitrate might read high in a planted tank: If you are adding fertilizers to your planted tank, this can lead to high Nitrate readings. Specifically, KNO3 (Potassium Nitrate), as you will note the ‘NO3’ being Nitrate, will make the Nitrate levels go up. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Nitrate is not as critical to your critter health as ammonia or Nitrite. The plants need it to survive so you certainly don’t want Nitrate down to 0 ppm. 40 ppm I am fine with; above 80 ppm might indicate I am over fertilizing. The color chart is very easy to understand and is waterproof, so you can keep it to test the water later on. Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. I would imagine many people are in the same situation with their aquarium PH. I wish that instead of providing two separate tests that supposedly span from 6.0 PH to 8.8 ph, they would instead provide a narrower range in one single test, say from 6.5 to 8.0. While some aquarist certainly have tanks that fall outside this range, I think it would meet the needs of most.

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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! Fish continually release ammonia directly into the water through their gills, urine, and solid waste. Uneaten food and other waste also add ammonia to the water. A natural way that your aquarium handles this ammonia is through the biological filter, or natural aquarium cycle. However, as with any natural processes, imbalances can occur. This is why it’s important to regularly test for the presence of ammonia, which can spike unexpectedly in your aquarium. As soon as it is detected, ammonia should be removed, otherwise it will damage your fish’s gill membranes and harm their respiration, which can eventually result in fish death. Even small amounts of ammonia stress fish, suppressing their immune systems and increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks. You can remove ammonia from your tank by performing a partial water change, and by dosing with a solution specifically designed to treat ammonia. Test frequently for high ammonia using API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT. We recommend that you take a few minutes each week to monitor your aquarium conditions and create a better underwater world for your fish. Testing your aquarium water has never been so easy or accurate!Note that the API Freshwater Master Test Kit reads the total nitrite (NO2) level in parts per million ( ppm). Nitrite Test Directions 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. Learn to raise pH levels effectively in various simple methods in a different article. High-Range pH Test

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The bottom line is that API’s freshwater master test kit has been invaluable to me as I got our aquarium setup for the first time, guiding it through a fishless cycle, and continues to be useful for my periodic testing to make sure things are working well. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart. The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the chart. The closest match indicates the pH of the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use. There’s a chart that explains all the steps that you need to follow while testing for different parameters. Part of the learning curve for me getting into the aquarium hobby was familiarizing myself with water quality parameters. My first foray into fish keeping, as a child, didn’t involve much in the way of keeping healthy water. About all I understood was that tap water had chlorine and I needed to add dechlorinator when I performed a water change.A pH of 7.0 is ideal when keeping a community aquarium containing a variety of tropical fish. That said, research is king in this department as each fish has their own recommended pH levels. The ammonia test reads both ammonia and ammonium: The test does not differentiate between Ammonia (NH3) and Ammonium (NH4). It reads the total of both compounds that are present in your aquarium water. There is a big difference between the two. Ammonia is the waste product that your fish produce. Levels of ammonia above 0 ppm are not healthy for fish and inverts. Ammonium is ammonia that is ionized; it is not as toxic to fish. Ammonia converts to ammonium in acidic water. I have observed that our straight tap water contains ammonium. I discovered this when I rescaped our tank and put entirely new water in the aquarium. The API test returned a slight reading of ammonia; unexpected in a tank with plenty of beneficial bacteria and new water. All this to say, be aware of sources of non-lethal ammonium in your aquarium that may be influencing test results. API PH Test Kit (High Range) : This is the test for PH levels from 7.4 to 8.8. It has enough solution for around 160 tests.

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I am very happy with the accuracy observed. I get consistent results that I can trust. As long as you follow instructions, you will be rewarded with accurate results. The test kit comes with (4) mixing test tubes that you perform the tests in, (4) caps to cover the test tubes with (handy since the tests require mixing by shaking or inverting), (7) individual bottles of various fluids that are used individually or in pairs for testing, instructions, the results color chart, and a handy container that keeps it all together. The container also holds the test tubes upright for you while you perform the testing. I’m very happy with how API’s test kit works. It is cumbersome the first few times you perform all the test, but again, it gets faster and easier with practice. 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. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the pH Color Chart. The closest match indicates the pH of the water sample.

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. Every parameter has different instructions, so you need to be accurate while following the steps. However, all the bottles are numbered, and the steps are detailed, so you won’t struggle to get the results right. Effective Results Now add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. Performing partial water changes can also help reduce nitrate, especially if the level is very high. However, because many tap water supplies contain nitrate, it can be difficult to lower nitrate levels by this method.

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Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.Add 3 drops of pH Test Solution, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.



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