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

Product Information

CO2 tests are essential if you’re using a carbon dioxide injection system to boost plant growth in an aquascaped 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.

Recommendations for how frequently you test your water in a seasoned tank vary from once a week to once a month. Copper tests are useful when treating fish with copper-based medications, and iron tests are important for diagnosing iron deficiency in live plants.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 Reliability Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1 minute. This step is extremely important to insure accuracy of test results. Copper testing is useful in conjunction with a copper-based medication to treat various fish diseases.

Having set the industry standard for many years, API produces a liquid test that you can count on to give incredibly accurate results. 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. But if you have a problem with your filter or notice your fish with red eyes or sore-looking gills, you can test your water for an ammonia spike – an emergency situation in an aquarium that needs rectifying immediately. Nitrites (NO2)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. 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. Another fairly comprehensive kit, the Nutrafin Master Test Kit for freshwater and saltwater tanks includes Hagen tests for pH, KH, GH, ammonia and ammonium, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, iron, and calcium. Instead of having two separate tests for regular pH and high pH, this kit simply contains a ‘wide pH’ test, which ranges from pH 5.0-9.5. That’s a wider range than most test kits offer, but it comes at the expense of being divided into larger increments. Obviously, testing during this time is vital to find out if the beneficial bacteria are making progress and to determine when the water is safe to introduce your fish.

Iron is an essential mineral for plant growth. If your live plants are turning yellow or pale, you should test the water for an iron deficiency. Iron supplements for planted tanks are readily available online. Copper (Cu) Carbonate hardness, also known as alkalinity, is the measure of carbonate and bicarbonate concentrations dissolved in water. These minerals are present in municipal, well, and bottled water. The level of carbonate hardness in tap and bottled water depends on the source of the water and the treatment processes it has undergone. Carbonate hardness helps stabilize pH in the aquarium. An aquarium with a low KH level will tend to be acidic. Aquariums with very low KH are subject to rapid pH shifts if not monitored carefully. Water with a high KH level usually has a high pH. 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. Add 3 drops of Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.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. The FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT measures pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in your freshwater aquarium. If you have a heavily planted aquascape tank or a marine aquarium, then you could consider the Nutrafin Master Test Kit, which tests water hardness, phosphates, iron, and calcium levels in addition to the four basic tests that API offers. Fluval is a premier aquarium brand, best known for its outstanding filters. But their liquid test kits seem less well known. Carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, and chlorine tests are also frequently sought after by aquarists, but for those, you’d typically need to buy a separate set.