{"product_id":"api-saltwater-master-test-kit","title":"API Saltwater Master Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Saltwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the four parameters that keep a marine tank out of trouble. API's line is that it protects marine fish and invertebrates from unsafe water conditions, and the liquid reagents give you a reading you can actually trust when something is wrong. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh range pH\u003c\/strong\u003e, the range marine tanks actually sit in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/strong\u003e, lethal long before a fish looks sick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second stage of the cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, your running score on husbandry and water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that this kit uses the high range pH test rather than a standard pH test, because saltwater sits at the top of the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix bottles of liquid test reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour test tubes with snap-tight caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and fill the tube to the line with tank water, add the drops the booklet specifies, cap and invert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead against the color card in natural light with a white background behind the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake nitrate bottle #2 hard for the full time the booklet calls for, or nitrate reads low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest weekly on an established tank, daily while cycling or after a loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLiquid reagent test 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style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-reef-master-test-kit\"\u003eAPI Reef Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for calcium, KH and phosphate, the parameters this kit does not cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e to detoxify ammonia and nitrite while you fix the cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003etest kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this test calcium or alkalinity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. For calcium, carbonate hardness and phosphate you want the Reef Master Test Kit. This one covers pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no low range pH test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaltwater sits high on the pH scale, so API includes the high range test instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use my freshwater kit on a reef tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chemistry and the color cards are calibrated differently for marine water. Use the saltwater kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the reagents expire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they carry date codes. If an old kit is giving readings that make no sense, replace it before chasing a phantom problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48099016835291,"sku":"401M","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/yiw0bsxhegldrfl1qmuu.jpg?v=1767294599","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-saltwater-master-test-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}