{"product_id":"api-5-in-1-test-strips-25-strips","title":"API 5 in 1 Test Strips - 25 strips","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChecking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed regularly, they let you notice a problem developing before it puts your fish under strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat They Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: shows how acidic or alkaline the water is, which matters for fish comfort and metabolic health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite (NO\ntrue2): picks up this toxic by-product of the nitrogen cycle, which should always stay very low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate (NO3): shows how much nitrogen waste has built up, as high readings can feed algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbonate Hardness (kH): indicates the buffering capacity that keeps pH steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Hardness (gH): reflects dissolved mineral content, which is important for fish and plants alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Helpful\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive indicators on one strip, which keeps routine monitoring simple and efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 strips in the pack, plenty for weekly testing or a check after water changes and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a handy, cost-effective way to keep an eye on water chemistry as part of everyday tank care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57343720096009,"sku":"AP33G","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3118\/5161\/files\/AP33G.jpg?v=1789751894","url":"https:\/\/www.valuepet.ie\/products\/api-5-in-1-test-strips-25-strips","provider":"Valuepet.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}