{"product_id":"api-pond-pondcare-test-kit","title":"API Pond Pondcare Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso sold as the Pond Master Test Kit, this liquid testing set covers the water readings that matter most in ornamental and garden ponds. Knowing where your chemistry sits helps you keep fish well and the pond balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for routine upkeep, seasonal checks and for tracking down water problems before they start affecting your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: shows how acidic or alkaline the water is, so you can confirm it suits pond life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia: picks up toxic ammonia released by fish waste and decaying material, which can stress or kill fish at high levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite: keeps an eye on nitrite formed during the nitrogen cycle, another compound that must be kept in check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate: flags phosphate, a driver of algae growth, so blooms are easier to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater chemistry shifts long before fish look unwell. With early readings in hand you can act, whether that means a water change, a tweak to filtration or a targeted treatment. Liquid reagents tend to give more accurate, dependable results than strips, which is why both newcomers and long-time pond keepers rely on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix bottles of liquid test reagents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour glass test tubes with snap-tight caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminated colour comparison charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction booklet with easy-to-follow steps and tips for interpreting results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesting often and noting your readings makes it easier to hold clear, healthy water for koi and goldfish, keep biological filtration steady and head off issues like toxicity spikes or unwanted algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck your pond weekly, after a spell of heavy rain, and whenever new fish or plants go in, so conditions stay safe and settled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57343719637257,"sku":"AP164M","price":48.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3118\/5161\/files\/AP164M.jpg?v=1789751884","url":"https:\/\/www.valuepet.ie\/products\/api-pond-pondcare-test-kit","provider":"Valuepet.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}