API 5 in 1 Test Strips - 25 strips

Overview

Checking your tank water becomes a quick job with these dip strips, which read the main parameters that shape fish health and tank balance. There are no test tubes or reagents to deal with.

Used regularly, they let you notice a problem developing before it puts your fish under strain.

What They Test

• pH: shows how acidic or alkaline the water is, which matters for fish comfort and metabolic health.
• Nitrite (NO true2): picks up this toxic by-product of the nitrogen cycle, which should always stay very low.
• Nitrate (NO3): shows how much nitrogen waste has built up, as high readings can feed algae growth.
• Carbonate Hardness (kH): indicates the buffering capacity that keeps pH steady.
• General Hardness (gH): reflects dissolved mineral content, which is important for fish and plants alike.

Why It's Helpful

• Quick readings: dip a strip, swirl it for a moment and match the colours against the chart supplied. You have your results in under a minute, so frequent checks are easy.
• Five indicators on one strip, which keeps routine monitoring simple and efficient.
• Works in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
• 25 strips in the pack, plenty for weekly testing or a check after water changes and maintenance.

How to Use

Dip a strip into the aquarium, lift it out and compare the coloured pads with the chart included in the pack. Frequent testing shows you when a parameter is drifting, so you can act with a water change or an adjustment to conditions before your fish look stressed.

It is a handy, cost-effective way to keep an eye on water chemistry as part of everyday tank care.

Free delivery on orders over €49. Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days and typically arrive in 2–4 working days.

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