Product Code: RAP01034
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Master Test Kit tests tap water and aquarium water for five different parameters that affect the health of freshwater fish: pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. Over 800 tests. Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAPI01032
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Replacement Test Tubes are for use with the API liquid test kits. Includes cap. 24 Pack.

Product Code: RAPI01032-3
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Replacement Test Tubes are for use with the API liquid test kits. Includes cap. 3 Pack.

Product Code: RAPI01032-6
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Replacement Test Tubes are for use with the API liquid test kits. Includes cap. 6 Pack.

Product Code: RAP13402
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Reef Master Test Kit provides highly accurate testing for calcium, KH, phosphate and nitrate. Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAP13401
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Saltwater Master Test Kit is a complete kit for testing marine aquarium water Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAP12069
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Calcium Test Kit kit allows you to easily and accurately measure calcium levels and maintain a healthy reef aquarium.

Product Code: RAP00127
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) High Range pH Test Kit is used to measure pH changes in marine aquariums, aquariums with African cichlids, and very alkaline tap water. Reads the pH of water within the high range of 7.4 to 8.8. 160 tests per kit.

Product Code: RAP00086
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Ammonia Test Kit provides a quick and accurate way to test for the presence of ammonia. 25 strips. Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAP00018
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Nitrate NO3 Test Kit measures nitrate levels in both fresh & saltwater aquariums. 90 tests per kit. Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAP12063
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Phosphate Test Kit measures phosphate levels in both fresh & saltwater aquariums. Tests nitrate levels from 0 to 10 ppm. 150 tests per kit. Note: We can not ship this Test Kit expedited or to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico

Product Code: RAP01059
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) KH Carbonate Hardness Test Kit tests tap water & fresh or saltwater aquariums for carbonate hardness (KH). Can be used to determine the proper dose of pH buffers.

Product Code: RAP00128
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) pH Test Kit tests pH from 6.0 to 7.6 in freshwater aquariums. When keeping livebearers, goldfish, African Cichlids (or maine fish and invertebrates), use the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) High Range pH Test Kit. 250 tests per kit.

Product Code: RAP00126
The Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Nitrite NO2 Test Kit tests for nitrite in freshwater & saltwater aquariums. 180 tests per kit.

Product Code: RAP01058
Water hardness is a measure of the dissolved mineral content of water. There are two types: the general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH).

When keeping freshwater fish and plants, the GH and the KH of aquarium water should match their natural habitat. The GH & KH TEST KIT helps aquarists duplicate the natural habitat of their fish, as well as detect low KH levels, which can lead to rapid and wide pH shifts, stressing fish.

Includes everything you need to measure the general and carbonate hardness of your aquarium water.

The Freshwater Aquarium Starter Kit Includes: test kits, water treatments, thermometer and a net for establishing a new freshwater aquarium.

You've just gotten a decent sized aquarium ( 20 to 50 gallons), and you're ready to fill it with tap water and freshwater fish. What do you need to do before adding the water? First all, you need to prepare your water for the fish. We recommend using Seachem Prime to remove chlorine and detoxify the water, Seachem Stability for establishing the biofilter by adding bacteria, and Seachem Clarity to help keep the water clear. These three products are packaged together as the Seachem Head Start Aquarium Conditioning Pack. We include a 50 ml (2 fl. oz.) measuring cup for accurately measuring your additives.

Once you're prepared the water you will want to test the water. For this we have the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Master Test Kit. With this test kit you can test for pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite. Testing should be done periodically and is especially important when establishing a new tank and adding fish.

As water quality can at times deteriorate rapidly, creating a toxic environment for you fish, we've added the Seachem One Year Combo Alert to constantly monitor your two most critical parameters, pH and ammonia.

We've included a More Aquarium Thermometer so you can be sure that the water temperature is appropriate for the particular fish you have chose. You may or may not need a heater, and the heater you require will depend on many different factors. See the Aquarium Heater General Info article for help choosing a heater.

Finally, there is the JBJ 4" Fine Fish Net w/ Plastic Handle. This net can be used for removing many things from you tank without getting your hands wet. But most importantly you'll want to use the net to put your new fish into the tank. Fish you purchase will typically be in a baggy with water from the tank or origin. You do not want this water in your tank. Pour the contents of the fish baggy with the fish into your net over a bucket and just put the fish into your tank using the net.

These five products are certainly not the only products you will need for a new tank. Along with the tank you will need a filter and a light (which may or may not come with the tank). You will need other cleaning products, such as a Gravel Vac and Magnet Cleaner. You probably will also need a heater and a half dozen items for a fish only tank. For a planted tank the list goes on. However, these are some key products for making sure you have quality water and for getting your new tank established.