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API Freshwater/Saltwater Ammonia Test Kit

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This kit is so fast and accurate, it'll make your head spin (in a good way!). Plus, it's super easy to use - even for those of us who aren't chemistry whizzes. Tropical fish are constantly releasing ammonia into their water through their gills, pee, and...well, let's just say solid waste. And if you don't keep an eye on those levels, your fishies could end up with damaged gill membranes or even worse - dead.

- Measures ammonia levels from 0 ppm to 8.0 ppm in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Includes two ammonia test color charts - one for freshwater and one for saltwater
- Comes with two dropper bottles of test solutions, easy-to-read instructions, a color chart, and a glass tube with a lid for up to 130 tests
- Made in the USA

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SKU	652822
Primary Brand	API

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52 out of 75 (69%) reviewers recommend this product

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Seems accurate to me

LvMyPuffer

14 years ago

a must have for aquarium owners. good value for 800 tests. i wish the 5 in 1 tes...

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Check The Expiration Dates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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12 years ago

Check The The Expiration Dates on all their API Test kits I have a year to use t...

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Only came with one bottle of liquid. Instructions say add 8 drops of bottle #1 and 8 drops of bottle #2. Twenty dollars for something I can't even use

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Just what I needed! Fast and easy to use. Clear to read and understand.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Works as expected. Comes with a generous amount of solutions, instructions and a nice glass catch vial. I use it to test my goldfish on a weekly basis.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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It works great! Very accurate. Read the directions and follow them properly to get a concise result!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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It was easy to use and helped identify the problem with my koi pond.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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I think it does a decent job and is quick and easy to use. It tends to read higher than my Hanna Checker which electronically determines color tint. But more important is that you need to use a measure your PH and temperature and use a conversion table to get the reading of your toxic ammonia, that which is harmful to your aquarium or pond. Not the reading from this test kit. Unless your temp and PH are very very high, this test kit way over estimates the ammonia that is actually harmful to your fish.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Bought this 2 weeks ago and it does what it’s supposed to be doing. Directions are clear, and it’s easy to read the levels.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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I always had problems with ammonia and I was getting tired of constantly taking a sample and taking it to the store to get it tested for free. Now that I have this it immediately tells me if there are any changes I need to make with my fish tank. And no more trips to the store!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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12 days ago

Why is this not available in stores? Available by shipping only. Why bother, I can get it for less and faster from Amazon.

3 years ago

Can you give me instructions mine got wet and I can’t read

3 years ago
You may find the directions on API website (www.apifishcare.com) product page for the instructions.

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3 years ago

Will this work in saltwater?

3 years ago
Yes, it is for fresh or saltwater.

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4 years ago

My son accidently shattered the little glass vial while cleaning as it rolled off our sink. Is there a replacement we can buy? Thank you!

4 years ago
Please contact API and we can help!

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4 years ago

Can the Ammonia Bottles kill the fish when you put it in the water?

4 years ago
You don’t put any of the test solution in the tank! You use the empty test tube to dip 5mm of water from your tank (there’s a line on the test tube at the 5mm mark. Then you put the appropriate number of drops of the test solution into the test tube, as per the written instructions, then cap the test tube with the included cap and shake it to mix the solution with the water you took from your tank.

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5 years ago

Do I just let let 8 drops Solutuon 1 and 8 drops Solution 2 to 5 ml of tested water to check result? I always get different readings when I dont shake the tested water when Solution 1 and 2 already mixed.

3 years ago
Take a test tube, fill with tank water to fill line. Add 8 drops from bottle one, then 8 drops from bottle 2. The directions Specifically say to shake it "vigorously" for 30 secs after after adding drops. It doesn't say, shake it lightly for 28 secs or shake it medium for 15 secs. Shake vigorously for 30 secs then wait 5 mins for result. If it's completely yellow you are mostly likely (but not always) in the clear. Any other color you need to take action. Keep seachem prime as a mandatory in your Fishkeeping arsenal. I would use another brand test to back up results until your sure your bottles aren't defective. Live plants go ALONG way in keeping ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels in check. I hope this helps someone 2 yehars later.

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10 years ago

Spare Test Tubes

10 years ago
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we no longer carry the test tubes by themselves.

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10 years ago

Which nitrate test do I use for a freshwater tank? I saw API has two different ones.

10 years ago
Thank you for your question. The API Nitrate Test Kit , item number 150214, can be used for both fresh and salt water aquariums.

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13 years ago

what should my ammonia levels be in my Betta tank?

4 years ago
Not 0 as measured by this test kit, can be higher. Maybe .25 or .5 depending on your PH and temp. This test kit test total ammonia, as do most, and not toxic ammonia. You need to test your PH and Temp and use a readily available conversion charge (google it) to determine toxic ammonia. For example, if your total ammonia (result from this test kit) is light lime (.25), temp 79 and PH 8.2 (high), your toxic ammonia is only 0.022. No problem. At PH 7, basically zero.

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13 years ago

I tested my salt water tank for ammonia and the results were white. What does that mean?

12 years ago
It is likely that you didn't mix together both solution bottles and mix it thoroughly enough.

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