Fish Died

[Omnominator]

My firends kit doesnt test that. it only tests Ammonia nitrite ph high pH general harness carbonate hardness

 

[Omnominator]

I will make sure that the kit I buy this weekend tests nitrate.

 

[OrangeCones]

You need ammonia, nitrite and nitrate when you get your own.

What brand and type of test kit does your friend use? I'm curious, as most that don't do ammonia, nitrite and nitrate typically leave out ammonia.

 

[Omnominator]

He bought it a a garage sale. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Inc. Master test kit. It does work though.

 

[OrangeCones]

API is a great brand. I've never used anything but their Master Freshwater test kit for freshwater tanks. Just be sure its not expired.

 

[KcMopar]

I like the API as well, I even use their KH for my SW tanks even though I have the Red Sea test kits.

 

[Omnominator]

It works so I dont see how its expired xD right now I cant look at it but i will check later to be sure.

 

[OrangeCones]

It works so I dont see how its expired xD right now I cant look at it but i will check later to be sure.

Expired products will not give correct readings (so may appear to be working). An actual reading of zero may show a high reading, or an actual reading of 5ppm may show a reading of zero on an expired test kit.

The test kit should have had nitrate bottles so if they were missing, its POSSIBLE its an old kit that is expired. You will have your own this weekend, so I wouldn't worry about your friend's kit (other than to make sure he is aware that the readings may be wrong if its expired).

 

[Omnominator]

It has not expired.