API Freshwater Master Test Kit, Aquarium Water 850 Test Kit

would be nice if delivery carriers would handle package with more caution... Delivery person tossed the box on the ground like it was nothing cause for one of the bottles to leake out a lot... if you need this kit safe to your door i dont recommend delivery with Walmart.

I found this item cheaper. Of all places, it was on a very overpriced tropical fish website for less than it is here. There's 5 tests to be performed, but only 4 test tubes. Seems like they would've included 1 for each test, but that's just my opinion. Plus, the results can be tricky if you're not in totally bright lighting. Think medical lab - that's the kind of light you need to read this accurately. It's also easy to get the solutions mixed up due to the words "nitrite" and "nitrate" being do similar. I've done that more than once. Think I'll just go with test strips after this.

This kit is absolutely excellent. It's a bit pricier than buying water test strips, but more cost efficient in the long-run if you are getting into betta keeping and need a way to test your water regularly. It's also WAY more accurate than test strips and easy to use. Highly recommend for both veteran betta keepers and novices (like me) who realized they need to monitor their tank a little better to keep their betta friends happy and healthy. :-)

It comes with a lot of hassle, and dipping, and DRIPPING, and measuring, and waiting.. 😞 After finding the results I'm getting by using the test kit, I have decided that test strips are very dependable and really pretty much nail it for my needs. I am actually beginning to believe that it's not necessary to get "overly, overly freaked out' about all your levels in your aquarium. First and most importantly, start out by using reverse osmosis water in your tank from a reputable source. Even the water coming out of those machines in front of the stores is much better than tap water. I checked that out with my test strips also... But try to get it from a water store. test it with your test strips before you put it in. It should be pretty pristine on all the levels presented on the stick.. It might be a little low on pH R. O. water is a huge plus, right there. Secondly, you can look at the fish and see how they are functioning. You can read up on Google as to how your fish should be behaving or not behaving.. Are they clamping their fins.?? Yeah, you have a problem.. Are they staying away from the bottom, or always floating way near the top? Yeah, you may have a problem.. otherwise, if they seem to be happy and they seem to be healthy looking with no funky disease spots or anything like that, I would say your aquarium is a pretty happy place. Definitely do water changes.. Good ones.. Once a month. keep it scrubbed up inside. Make sure the temperature is good in your water for the type of fish you have. But don't get too overly concerned about it all. Constantly messing with it is not good, either. DEFINITELY have good frilltration. WAY over the top with the water cycling, as much as possible. Lastly, read up on how to take care of fish. Become knowledgeable and familiar with your hobby. Knowledge is power when it comes to taking care of fish. But don't get TOO over- picky about it all, as I stated before. GOOD LUCK!

love this test kits. works great. I had been using the straps and they always read something wrong. This kit is a good way to test and trust

I read someone else say they regretted the kit did not come with a dropper, but I happened to have had one already. IF you do not have a dropper, it would be very difficult to put the drops in the vials.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have about 500 gallons total between 6 aquariums. API is my go to testing kit. It is accurate from freshwater to saltwater and everything in between. It is the best deal out there for beginners up to experts and covers all the basics you need to know if you want to keep your aquariums in good health. The design of the container itself is handy and helps to jeep your tests organized.

I was using another brand dry strips (not impressed) %26 read to try API Master Kit. A big difference. Company does great job explaining why you do the specific tests %26 how to do each test. I very much like on each solution it again lists how many drops you need. Very nice case for test bottles %26 drops. Will buy again.

works good. thank you Mike

Says it will arrive on one day but shows up many days later, product itself was good.