What does API Master Test Kit test for?
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What does API Master Test Kit test for?
The API® FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT measures the 4 most important levels in freshwater aquariums quickly and accurately, including pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.
Does API Master Test Kit expire?
Nitrate, phosphate, Copper, calcium and GH all last for three years. * Nitrite and KH will last for four years. Freshwater pH(low range) and Pond Care Salt Level will last for five years. * You do touch the test tube to the color card to compare test results.
Does PetSmart do free water testing?
PetSmart offers free aquarium water testing. By bringing in a sample of your aquarium water, we can test the quality within minutes. Pets may transmit disease to humans; be sure to wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling your pet, their food or cleaning their home.
How accurate are API test kits?
I asked the same question a few weeks back and the general consensus is that the API test kits are just as accurate as any other on the market but they are not as precise. The calcium test goes by increments of 20 points where the Salifert is precise to 5 points.
What should my aquarium water test results be?
Testing Aquarium pH pH – the measure of whether water is acidic (pH 1 to 7.0) or basic (pH 7.1 to 14). 7.0 is considered neutral. Most freshwater aquarium tropical fish do best at a pH of 6.8 to 7.8, although certain fish may require higher or lower levels.
How often should I test my fish tank water?
The pH can, and will, change with time. Fish and plant waste, water evaporation, topping off the water, and water hardness will all contribute to changes in the pH. As a rule of thumb, pH in an established tank should be tested once a month, and any time there is a fish death or illness.
How long do water test kits last?
All of our test kits have a shelf life of four years. Each package is marked with an expiration date….Administrator.
| Test Solutions | Shelf Life from bottling date |
|---|---|
| KH Test Solution | 4 years |
| Nitrite Test Solution | 4 years |
| Fresh Water Ammonia Test Solution (Nessler) | 5 years |
| Fresh Water pH Indicator Solution | 5 years |
Will Petco test your water?
Test the Water: You can get free in-store water tests at your local Petco store or buy kits that test the pH levels, water hardness, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and dissolved oxygen in your aquarium at home.
Which is better API or tetra?
Tetra’s better at handling the nitrites (it virtually skips them) and API will normalize your ammonia levels quicker which, in an ongoing aquarium, is more important.
Is API pH test accurate?
Use the API® pH TEST STRIPS as a quick and accurate way to test pH levels in your water. These test strips measure a wide range of pH, from 6.0 to 9.0 ppm, to help you keep aquarium conditions safe for your fish.
What should ammonia levels be in freshwater tank?
0.0ppm
Whether your aquarium is fresh or salt water, you want the ammonia level to be 0.0ppm or undetectable. Any higher and the water could be toxic for your fish and needs to be treated with an ammonia removal product.
What is a good ammonia level for freshwater fish?
Ammonia is highly toxic to fish and other aquatic animals. The only safe level of ammonia is 0 parts per million (ppm). Even concentrations of just 2 ppm can cause fish to die in your tank.
How do I know if my fish tank water is good?
The easiest way to check your fish tank water is to buy a good all-round tester kit. The key things to look out for are ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH. These compounds will be kept largely in check with a good mechanical, chemical and biological filter.
What is the most accurate way to test aquarium water?
The most accurate and consistent test results came from the API Freshwater Master Kit and the API GH & KH Test Kit. It takes a bit more effort and time to run these tests, but they give you the best information about your water parameters. I recommend these liquid tests above all else.
What does it mean when the chlorine test is orange?
If your chlorine test turns orange, your pool water has a very high chlorine content, above 4 ppm. Stop using chlorine until the chlorine test shows a result within the normal range. If you want faster results, use a chlorine neutralizer to bring chlorine back into the proper range.
