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Tough to decipher... by SARA STEFANI

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/5/2008 from MERCED, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I like the fact that the kit can still accurately determine the amount of ammonia as opposed to ammonium in the water even after using Seachem Prime. However, I found this kit to be difficult to read the results of when compared to the API test kits. Trying to use the sliding scales to figure out the test results was difficult since the test was done in little bowls instead of test tubes. Also, this test kit took a lot longer to use than the API test kit and involved a lot more elements which got frustrating after a few days. All in all, I think next time I'll just get the ammonia kit and stick to API for my other testing needs. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Accuracy! by D.M.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/2/2007 from South Florida

Comments: Please take the time to read the instructions. It's the only basic set I know of that includes both Free Ammonia and Total Ammonia! The instructions clearly explain the difference between the two. I love the pH and Nitrite tests - Nitrate test needs just a little practice to not spill the powder (or maybe I just don't have a steady hand). WELL WORTH the price! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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Marine Basic Kit by CHRISTOPHER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/18/2007 from CLOVERDALE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This was my first experiance with a real test as I was using the dipping strips before. It wasnt the smoothest transaction. There is a lot more involved with these tests. There are powders and liquids that must be mixed and the time delay is a lot longer. Some tests you must wait 3-5 minutes and others 10-30 minutes for acurate results. However the accuracy of this test is much greater than the cheap dip tests strips. This test does not measure in parts per million (ppm) and does not provide a conversion to read the results. I cant remember what it measures in right now. The worst part about this test is the ammonia test. It has two tests; total ammonia and non-total ammonia. But it doesnt explain the difference or when a specific one should be used. Once this test runs out I will probably try Salifert and then decide from there which one I like better. But at least I trust the accuracy of this test, as before it was unnerving to rely on the dipping tests that I use for my freshwater tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good little kit by MARK WUESTENBERG

Comments: The extra stuff that came with it, to test the kit is what confused me. It should also tell what the reading's should be at in easy to find bold print, which it doesn't. You have to hunt for it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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