API 800 Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit

This fish water testing kit is a must-have for any aquarium enthusiast! It’s incredibly easy to use, and the results are both accurate and reliable. The instructions were straightforward, and I was able to test my water in just a few minutes. The kit includes everything you need to check all the essential parameters—pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels—and the color-coded chart made reading the results super simple.I love how this testing product gives me peace of mind, knowing my fish are living in a safe and healthy environment. It has really helped me maintain the perfect balance in my tank, and I’ve noticed a huge improvement in the health and activity of my fish since using it regularly.The value for the price is fantastic too—there’s enough material in the kit to last for multiple tests, so I feel like I’m getting a lot of use out of it. I would highly recommend this testing kit to anyone who wants to ensure their aquarium stays clean and healthy. It’s a reliable, affordable solution for keeping my fish happy!

Was highly recommended this when I started my aquarium. It's great, easy to follow, and pretty accurate if done right.Also lasts ages compared to some of the other testing kits.

This is a great product. The amount of liquid that you receive with each test is great, and already I can tell it will last a good amount of tests. I was previously using test strips but this seemed much more cost effective, and more accurate. We have two aquariums in the house and this accurately lets us know when we need to change the water based on the tests. It is simple to do with clear instructions.TIP: READ the instructions. They give vital information on providing accurate results.Pros:- Easy to use and understand- Important tests are included: pH, Nitrite, Nitrate and Ammonia levels.- You receive pretty much everything to keep you going. This test will last for a long time (dependent on how often you test water)Cons:- I would have liked another test tube to be included. The reason is: you receive a test for Ammonia (1 test tube), Nitrite (1 test tube), Nitrate (1 test tube) then you have two seperate tests for pH. One is a lower range pH test and the other is high. This means you will have to empty one to test for a higher/lower pH test. Not a big deal, they are super easy to clean. But just something to note.

Test kit - my old kept showing high Nitrates which I was suspect of, it was near the use by date. New kit shows they are fine thankfully. All in all a good kit and easy to use, with instructions.Tests - Ammonia, PH and High PH, Nitrite and Nitrate. Each bottle says how many drops to use, but refer to the booklet.*Nitrate test* you must put the first drops on and shake vigoursly for 30 seconds, then the second drops and shake vigoursly for 1 minute or the test won't work.Test tubes - New plastic tube in picture on the left, and the old glass one on the right. New ones have a snap top which is flimsy and will no doubt break off at some point.

Excellent, and easy to use. Will buy again.

The only freshwater master kit i will use. Test strips i never used due to there poor accuracy. There are some other brands like Seachem for example that do great water testing products but much more expensive to. If you want good accuracy for a reasonable price that will last a reasonably long time then overall value and quality is definitely given to the API Freshwater Master Kit.You can perform the following tests with this kit:- pH - low range- pH - high range- Ammonia- Nitrite- NitrateComes with easy to follow instructions and colour chart. The most annoying are the test tubes, i always end up breaking them and having to buy spares, i also hate they are push caps and not screw on as you have to keep your thumb on top of the cap when shaking as it tends to leak out otherwise, i also wish the case layout was better as well as it's a bit annoying and fiddly specially the position of the test tubes. I also purchased the API liquid Kh and Gh kit to make it a true master test kit. I think they should be included as standard as this is called a master test kit after all.Make sure you shake the plastic liquid bottles very well before using, i shake longer than the instructions state to ensure it's mixed well, specially the nitrate bottle as it's very thick formula and prone to giving inaccurate readings simply because the bottle was not shaked enough before using, so take note shake and shake again.I recommend this kit for any fish keeper whether you are newbie or advanced user, this kit is suitable for most peoples needs. I tend to only test frequently when cycling a tank and for approx 6 months after cycling complete whilst beneficial bacteria still colonizes in the filter, i don't test often from then on as i find observing the tank and fish can give you good indicators of problems, but nonetheless still a great kit to have to hand for as and when needed.Check readings in natural daylight if possible as can sometimes be hard to judge colour of tested water against colour chart.Best kit for overall price accuracy and price. Highly recommend.Tips:- Check expiry date is well in to the future on case when it arrives as they last ages.- I find placing the colour chart up against a window with natural daylight (but not direct sunlight) and then placing the tube by the side of the test i'm testing enables me personally to take a better reading.- Another way some people find easier is to place the colour chart down flat on a surface in a room with natural daylight, then remove cap from test tube and then place the testing tube on top of the colour chart and test they are testing for, then look straight down the test tube and compare colour.- Some people complain of the colour in the test tube changing over time and not sure which reading was correct, this will happen hence why it's important to follow instructions. If for example you are told to compare the test tube with colour chart after 5 minutes, then ensure you compare after 5 minutes and not for example 10 minutes, as overtime the colour will continue to change and people then get confused which is the correct reading.- Shake the Nitrate bottles as it's very thick formula and prone to giving people false readings, read the instructions very carefully, a number of people do the Nitrate test wrong and get inconsistent inaccurate readings. You must shake this bottle excessively. I always shake the bottles longer than the instructions state to ensure they've been shaken enough, if you don't shake them enough you can end up with inaccurate false readings.