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Shake Instructions
Customers generally find the API Nitrate Test Kit easy to use but have mixed feelings about the shake instructions. While most agree that following the directions carefully is crucial for accurate results, some users express concerns over the amount of shaking required and the clarity of color indicators.
Product Reliability
Customers generally have positive opinions about the reliability of API Nitrate Test Kit, with many praising its quality and effectiveness for maintaining a healthy aquarium environment. However, some customers have reported issues with the product's chemical shelf life and reliability.
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Test Accuracy
Customers have generally positive opinions about the accuracy of API Nitrate Test Kit, with some expressing confidence in its reliability for maintaining healthy water quality in fish tanks. However, a few customers noted inconsistencies in test results and the need for proper testing procedures to ensure accurate readings.
Color Comparison
Customers have mixed feelings about the color comparison aspect of the API Nitrate Test Kit. While some find it easy to use and accurate with a clear color difference between levels, others mention that the differences are subtle and require careful observation or dilution for accurate readings. Some customers were disappointed when their kit was missing the color chart.
Highlights
Quality
Best product for accurate nitrate reads which is an absolute must for all tanks.
Very easy to use; color changes between 'levels' are a bit close but easy enough to read.
Part of the reagent floats in solution, it's not dissolved in solution.
It takes around 100 or greater ppm nitrite to achieve this, and if you're oversaturating, you will see the reagent turn deep pu... Read More
Price
Great value for the number of tests you get.
My pond shop charges at least double what amazon does
Shipping
Shipped on time and exactly what i was looking for.
I contacted api and they sent me a new kit right away which is working good.
Competitiveness
I just wish there was a better way to differentiate between 10 & 20, but it's api brand.
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- This product had a total of 2,719 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 12 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The second bottle must be shaken for at least 30 seconds to obtain accurate test results
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Psa when 1st using this kit or a kit that has sat unused for awhile dont just shake bottle 2 actually pound the edges against a hard surface
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are solid crystals in it that need to be broken up in order to work properly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If the drops are cloudy youre good to go
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However the 2nd bottle light lavender color needs to be shaken up very very well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Part of the reagent floats in solution its not dissolved in solution
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They are not precision test but precision tests are not needed for fish keeping
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theres a businesscard size set of icons on the flip side of the color scale that guide you through usage and its easy enough that you can figure it out solely from the pictures there is also a verbose manual in the kit
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