API pH Aquarium Test Strips

Monitors water quality and prevents pH problems that can be harmful to fish

Keep your fish healthy and thriving by testing your aquarium water's pH regularly with easy-to-use API pH TEST STRIPS for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Testing water parameters weekly helps prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish. pH is the measure of acidity of water, on a scale ranging from 0 to 14. A pH of 0 is the most acidic, while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline. Different geographies have different tap water conditions with different pH levels, while fish require a specific pH level to thrive. A pH of 7.0 is ideal when keeping a community aquarium containing a variety of tropical fish. Goldfish and livebearers prefer a pH of 7.5. Many Amazonian fish, like angelfish and neon tetras, prefer a pH of 6.5 to 6.8. Mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5. API pH TEST STRIPS for freshwater and saltwater aquariums test a wide range of pH levels from 6.0 to 9.0. Just dip a strip directly into your aquarium, and use the color-coded chart to determine if your water is safe or if adjustments are needed. Then follow the recommendations to treat the water – it's that simple!

Instructions of Use

Just dip and read to measure aquarium pH in one easy step. In new aquariums, pH should be tested before fish are added. If necessary, adjust the pH with API pH UP, pH DOWN, or PROPER pH. In established aquariums, pH should be tested weekly since natural materials in the aquarium (such as fish waste and uneaten food) can cause pH changes. This kit contains 25 test strips and reads 6.0-9.0 in fresh and saltwater.