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

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Replacement test tubes are also available for purchase from online retailers, should you need additional test tubes.

This kit is suitable to test both tap water and aquarium water, for the four main parameters that can affect the health of all freshwater fish in an aqaurium: pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.

To stay healthy and thrive, fish need properly balanced levels of ammonia, pH, high range pH, nitrite and nitrate. Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property.

The kit includes computer analysed laminated colour cards, instruction booklet, 4 test tubes, a holding tray for testing bottles and a test tube rack. Also contains complete, step-by-step instruction booklet, including information on how to correct unsafe water conditions. I don't think any of us have any problem with people wanting to test and testing, personally I would really like to know what the water parameters in my tank are, but there are issues with lots of test kit results and that was what lead me to <" plants and time"> and I'm convinced it is a method with a better <" long term probability of success">. General Hardness, pH and Alkalinity values are useful tools, but again, these parameters are innocuous in-and-of themselves.After I came back from travel and was doing WC day, when I tested this past weekend tank came up 0, I tested three times in 3 tubes to ensure I was consistent and all were 0 or light blue. They mention that it's a very reliable testing kit, simple to use, and a valuable piece of equipment.

Simple to use once you get used to it and its all in self contained storage box so super handy for storage under tank.Am starting back up in the planted tank world having come from marine i am no stranger to having to test water, what are peoples opinions on the best test kit to use ? Even small amounts of ammonia stress fish, suppressing their immune systems and increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks. Takes a few minutes and while some tests use more test solution than others, this should still last a really long time and so much more accurate than test strips! uk/digital-card which will be delivered to your recipient's inbox directly if you are concerned about postal delays this Christmas. API Aquarium Freshwater Master Liquid Test Kit tests tap water and aquarium water for five different parameters that affect the health of freshwater fish: pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.

If left untreated, nitrite in the water will hinder normal fish respiration, eventually leading to fish death. Quickly measure and modify the four aquarium levels that are most important to the health of your freshwater fish with the API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT. If left uncorrected, all of these can be harmful or even fatal to fish, with consequences such as reduction of oxygen, increase in stress and higher risk of disease. View The master test kit allows you to test the four basic and essential test for keeping freshwater fish.

If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. the biggest difference between marine and freshwater planted tanks is you don't need to test the water parameters. Within the kit, you will receive four glass test tubes, 800 tests, 7 test solutions, a colour card and a set of simple instructions. No one enters the aquarium world for the primary purpose of testing, however, if someone enjoys testing then by all means, test - but let it be known for transparency that advice is being given within the context of "enjoyment of testing". I didn't start from a position that testing wasn't important, quite the opposite, it was the difficulties with getting consistent results in soft and hard water etc.