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Reddit mentions of API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 4-Count Box
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We found 4 Reddit mentions of API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 4-Count Box. Here are the top ones.
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Contains one (1) API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 4-Count BoxMonitors levels of pH, nitrite, nitrate carbonate and general water hardness in freshwater and saltwater aquariumsDip test strips into aquarium water and check colors for fast and accurate resultsHelps prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish lossUse for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
Specs:
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Height | 3.5 Inches |
| Length | 7.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 4-Count |
| Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
| Width | 0.0625 Inches |
I mean, this is a pretty good deal imo. I don't think you should be dismissing and downvoting this post without doing the proper research. FYI did the math:
17lbs Seiryu rock - $32
Nano 511 Externa Canister Filter - $69
Jardli Glass Lily Pipe inflow and outflow - $49.90
JBJ Rimless 10 gallon - $159.99 cheapest I could find, it's 189.99 at petco
Glass lid - can't find one for 10g so I'd assume custom made $5+
GH & KH Test Kit & API Master Kit-$8.59 + $22.54 = $31.03
Tropica Aquarium Soil 3L - $49.60
5 Gallon Bucket w/ lid - probably like $3-5
Seachem Purigen - 2 packet is $19.49
Cleaning magnet - $5-20
Spider Wood - Depends like $10-25+
Siphon - depends probably $5-10
Test Strips - $5.22
By the way, these are all conservative numbers. The total comes to around $484.31, which is if everything is brand new. Even if some of the products are used, the cost is 52% off the conservative value of all the items in this package. So for the quality of the items here, I don't think it's a bad price at all. Now the question is, which items are new and which items are used?
Sounds like a plan. But start with a bit of data on your water quality, so you know how often to descale, and whether that filter will work for you.
Test your water. If you're on a public system, the pertinent parameters may be published on the system's website. Or they may not be. If not, test your water. There's an aquarium water test kit - also available at most local pet stores - that will get you into the ballpark for pH, general and carbonate hardness. From that, you can make more informed choices. You won't need a bunch of these test strips, a small pack will be plenty. Once you know what you're dealing with, you can make better decisions on water.
Some but not all Brita filters will remove some hardness. With the results of your test you should be able to see if that will be needed, or if it will be adequate to solve your problem by itself. You can also adjust your water chemistry by mixing with RO or distilled water, adding buffers if needed, or using a commercial water mix like Third Wave Water. All this sounds more complex than it really is.
Hello! I have had three axolotl for four to five months now and did plenty of research before getting them.
Use real living plants not fake plants, in sand for substrate or attached to wood.
Don't keep the pleco with them.
You can check for nitrates, nitrites and ammonia with a water test kit which you can order from Amazon:
API Aquarium Water Quality Test 5 in 1 Test Strips 4 Strips https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007GCEAX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kEJOyb74HPJ61
Earthworms are the best food for them and can be found everywhere under the ground if you dig with a small trowel.
I hope this helps. If not feel free to ask more in-depth questions.
Okay. :\ Will these work? https://www.amazon.com/API-Strips-Water-Conditioner-Aquariums/dp/B007GCEAX8/
So far I've only added one snail and one amano shrimp so hopefully that isn't enough to make a big spike.