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API Test Strips 5 in 1

Item # APH317

Description: 

Pack of 100. Quick Testing Strips

Manufacturer:Mars Fishcare
Features

The API 5‑in‑1 Test Strips provide fast, dip‑and‑read testing for the five most important aquarium parameters: pH, Nitrite, Nitrate, Carbonate Hardness (KH), and General Hardness (GH). Improper levels can cause fish stress, which can lead to illness and death.

Suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, these strips help fishkeepers quickly identify water quality issues caused by waste, food breakdown, or mineral imbalance. With a simple dip and colour‑match process, they’re ideal for weekly checks and for monitoring changes in community tanks, goldfish tanks, livebearer setups, and planted aquariums.

Key Features

  • Tests 5 key parameters in one strip: pH, Nitrite, Nitrate, KH, GH
  • Dip‑and‑read design for fast, simple water testing
  • Suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums
  • Helps detect water quality issues before they affect fish
  • Ideal for routine weekly testing or quick checks between water changes
  • Clear colour chart for easy interpretation

Specifications

  • Measures: pH, Nitrite, Nitrate, Carbonate Hardness (KH), General Hardness (GH)
  • Quantity: 100 strips Testing Method: Dip strip, read colour chart
  • Recommended Use: Weekly testing; before adding new fish; monitoring established tanks

Instructions

Dip strip directly into aquarium and swirl twice.
Remove horizontally with pads facing up.
Do not shake off excess water. Compare to the colour chart.
Immediately read: GH and KH (pads closest to your hand)
After 30 seconds: Read pH, Nitrite, and Nitrate
Keep wet fingers out of the tube.
Read results in good lighting.
Close tightly after removing a strip and store in a cool, dry place.

AU$85.00


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