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- Comprehensive Testing: Accurately measures pH, high pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
- Complete Kit: Includes instructions, color chart, 7 test bottles, protective glasses, gloves, 10 test tubes, 10 bonus water test strips, dropper, and cleaning pipe brush.
- Simple Usage: Straightforward way to test aquarium water quality and ensure optimal conditions for your aquatic pets.
- Over 950 Tests: Capable of performing over 950 individual tests, providing long-lasting value for your aquarium maintenance needs.
- Compact Design: Portable kit allows for convenient testing and monitoring of your aquarium water parameters anytime, anywhere.
Blaise Stroman –
Having been in the fish hobby for more than a decade, it’s always important to test and ensure that the water parameters are optimal for the health of my fish. This is especially crucial for me as I keep goldfish, which are gluttonous eaters and major polluters. I’ve always used an API Freshwater Master Test Kit, but recently I ran out of testing solution and had to purchase a new one. That’s when I came across the GOLD LABEL test kit in my search and decided to give it a try.The main reason I was interested is that it advertises 950 tests, compared to the 800 tests offered by the API kit. Price-wise, it’s the same as the API kit, so from a value perspective, it seemed like a better option since I frequently test my water. The kit comes in a nice plastic container, which I prefer over the API’s. The kit includes the usual testing solutions—7 bottles in total, 10 plastic test tubes, a pair of gloves, and goggles, which are new additions. There is a standard color chart, a pack of test strips, a wire brush, and a tiny pipette.The bottles of test solution test the same parameters as the API—pH, nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia. However, the bottles are larger, which relates to the 950 tests it advertises. As with any test kit, the most important thing is how well and accurately it tests the water, as incorrect results are useless. I performed a quick comparison using the small amount of API solution I had left and the GOLD LABEL kit, and the results were similar. The colors (saturation) varied slightly, but when compared to the chart, the results were the same.One downside I have with the kits is that the test tubes are plastic and have round bottoms. While they are less likely to break compared to the glass ones from API, you can’t stand them up on a table due to the round bottom. I do like the caps on the test tubes, though.Overall, I think this kit is comparable to the API kit. In terms of cost, there’s not much savings, but you do get more solution, allowing for extra additional tests. The results in my tests seemed similar to the API kit. I’m not a fan of the plastic test tubes, and if you already have the glass ones from API, I’d suggest keeping those. The gloves and goggles are nice to have but not necessary, and I haven’t used them. The test strips are handy for a quick diagnosis if an issue arises. The wire brush is useful for cleaning test tubes, but the tiny pipette feels mostly useless.
Prof. Jack Douglas –
The test kit is consistent with other brands that I’ve used. It’s definitely not as convenient to use compared to the strips, but I find the test tube way easier to compare with the reference chart because the test strips are so small.An added advantage of the test tube way is there’s no bleeding effect from one test to another, unlike the test strip way. To be fair, if you hold the test strip horizontally, you won’t have as much of an issue either.
Miss Novella Beahan MD –
This was a gift for a friend, he says it was just what he needed. All good!