API 34 First Impressions
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Having the key on the bottle is very helpful, it won't get lost. No issues so far, test strips work well. It is one small part of the overall aquarium ownership experience. Best price, best quality, fair accuracy and better than most brands, etc. You never want to wait too long and the tank crashes and has major problems. About my pic color difference of the water and the chart and about the bad reviews. The price is great for all these essential tests!
- Editor's Impressions Of The API 34
- Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
- Build Quality [star rating='3.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Feature Set [star rating='5']
API 34 Final Thoughts
YES, it's accurate.
I have not found that to be true for myself. Quantity of strips seems very good. It does'not' have the same accuracy but it’s very close. The nitrate test is a little finicky as most users will agree. Accurate results and much much cheaper than buying from a pet chain. I wish there were a simpler accurate test for it. My tap water actually was really green and was a very close match to the 1.
Overall Score
4.8
(12611 Points)

- API 34 Features & Specs
- Contains one (1) API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit, including 7 bottles of testing solutions, 1 color card and 4 glass tubes with cap
- Helps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
- Accurately monitors 5 most vital water parameters levels in freshwater aquariums: pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate
- Designed for use in freshwater aquariums only
- Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
- Manufacture: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals
- Product Dimensions: 9.13 x 3.5 x 4.63 inches; 1.15 Pounds
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