Api Liquid Freshwater Master Test Kit
£49.70
The API Freshwater Master Test Kit is a popular liquid reagent-based water testing kit used by aquarists to measure key chemical parameters in freshwater aquariums.
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Description
Parameters Tested
The kit measures five core water parameters across seven distinct tests:
- pH (Low Range): Measures acidity and alkalinity from 6.0 to 7.6.
- pH (High Range): Measures more alkaline water conditions from 7.4 to 8.8.
- Ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺): Detects toxic fish waste from 0 ppm to 8.0 ppm.
- Nitrite (NO₂⁻): Monitors the intermediate stage of the nitrogen cycle from 0 ppm to 5.0 ppm.
- Nitrate (NO₃⁻): Measures end-stage nitrogen breakdown products from 0 ppm to 160 ppm.
Key Components & Usage
- Contents: Includes 7 liquid reagent bottles, 4 glass test tubes with caps, a holding tray, and a laminated, computer-calibrated color matching card.
- Method: Users fill a glass test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water, add a specific number of drops from the corresponding reagent bottles, shake, and wait a set development time (typically 5 minutes) before comparing the color to the chart.
- Capacity: Designed for approximately 800 individual tests.
Reliability
The liquid drop method is widely considered by hobbyists and experts to be significantly more accurate and consistent than paper or plastic dip test strips. Proper maintenance requires rinsing test tubes with clean water after each use to prevent cross-contamination.
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