API Reef Master Test Kit
The API Reef Master Test Kit tests 4 key parameters – calcium, carbonate hardness, phosphate, and nitrate – to keep reef inhabitants healthy. Testing is fast, easy, and accurate. The kit includes 4 glass test tubes with snap-tight caps, a holding tub, and a step-by-step instructional booklet with a color chart that provides information on how to correct unsafe water conditions.
Features:
- Test for calcium, carbonate hardness, phosphate, & nitrate
- Easy, fast, and accurate testing
- Instructional booklet included
What`s Included:
- 7 test solutions
- 4 glass test tubes with snap-tight caps
- Holding tub for easy, reusable storage
- Easy-to-read instructions
- Color chart
- Information on how to correct unsafe water conditions
Manufacturer information
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Supplies
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) has been helping people take good care of ornamental fish for over 40 years. Their research and development scientists have advanced the care of fish with all-natural medications, stable bacteria for biological filtration, one-bottle test kits, consumer-friendly dosing caps and much more. They’ve received over 25 global patents for their breakthrough innovations in the aquatics industry. And they continue to look for ways to improve the fishkeeping experience for hobbyists. Research. Experience. Dedication to scientific, quality treatment for healthy fish. It’s what makes API the first choice of aquarium owners. API manufactures and sells hundreds of products across many different product categories, including aquarium and pond treatments, aquarium equipment, aquariums and fish nutrition.
4 Stars
alexcarter
Reviewed on
August 08, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
Affordable kit with a kink
Pros: Cheap, cover basic testing needs
Cons: Part 2 of Ca testing is not enough
This kit covers the basic nutrient testings needed at a very low cost. It would be perfect if it wasn't for the calcium testing. API should really consider reformulate their solution for calcium testing or increase the volume for the 2nd bottle. You only use 10 drops of bottle #1 but to read the result you would ended up using 25 or more drops of the 2nd bottle, especially in a mixed reef or sps only tank where calcium is always high. I always ran out of the 2nd bottle and have to buy the calcium test kit separately just for the 2nd bottle. If API is trying to keep all bottles at the same size so to fit the container, 2nd bottle should have higher concentration so to read results using fewer drops. I mainly use this kit for NO3, PO4 and kH, but might have to consider a different test for Ca since it's difficult to find API Ca test kit by itself. The cost of the Ca test alone is almost 1/2 this entire master kit and you will still run out of the 2nd bottle sooner.
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rob
Reviewed on
July 15, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great product
Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
Ive always used API test kits and love the simplicity and accuracy
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freddy
Reviewed on
January 22, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
great kit
Pros: good set
Cons: still need to buy separate testers
has everything I needed perfect for reef tank
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chris
Reviewed on
March 31, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Good enough tests
Pros: Calcium test is the best in the business
Cons: Resolution could be higher
The calcium test I'd the best on the market hands down!
The others are good but the resolution is not great.
API wil keep you within a range but it's not very accurate because of the low resolution.
That being said, its good enough to keep a successful reef.
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bjv90
Reviewed on
March 25, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Good starting test kit
Pros: Consistent, cheap
Cons: Difficult to read, leaking test vials
This is a good test kit to start with when first getting into reef tanks. The instructions are easy to follow and reagents seem uniform in drop size. I can’t verify the accuracy but they do seem consistent. My biggest concerns are the difficulty in determining color variation of the nitrate and phosphate tests, and that the test vitals leak very easily when shaking the test.
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notfishyfishguy
Reviewed on
February 28, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Didn’t come with instructions or color cards...
Pros: Would work (if you have the color cards)
Mine didn’t come with instructions or color cards... however, the customer service was pretty good and they are sending me one soon.
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jeremy
Reviewed on
August 07, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Testing, Testing 1 2 3
Pros: Good Price, Easy testing
Cons: Not as quick as electronic testing, nasty chemicals
This comes with the main things you need. Alkalinity, Calcium, Phosphate and Nitrate Tests. Great price and makes for fairly quick and easy testing
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dierks27
Reviewed on
April 10, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Not Bad
Pros: Cheap!!
Cons: Hard to get extremely accurate
Yet Not Great, Tough to decide exact figures between colors. Yet this was very cheap so you get what you pay for!
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mike
Reviewed on
February 13, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Works fine
Works fine
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dawson
Reviewed on
November 09, 2017
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great
Pros: easy to use and read
Cons: needs to have a bigger test tube
The product is great for a new reefer who needs to test and learn. I do not understand why people do not like this test kit i love it!
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