{"title":"Testing \u0026 Equipment","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"api-freshwater-master-test-kit","title":"API Freshwater Master Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pb-2 border-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can own for a freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows you to test the key water parameters involved in aquarium cycling, fish health and long-term water quality using liquid reagents rather than relying on how clear the water looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit tests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Range pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're setting up a new aquarium, troubleshooting sick fish or simply want to know what's actually happening in your water, this is one of the first test kits we'd recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do I Need an Aquarium Test Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost serious aquarium water problems are completely invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater can look crystal clear while still containing dangerous levels of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unsuitable pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting takes the guesswork out of aquarium care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of saying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The fish don't look right — maybe I'll add something to the water.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou can actually test the aquarium, identify the problem and make a sensible decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the API Freshwater Master Test Kit for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew aquarium owners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical freshwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColdwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCichlid aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone cycling a new aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone investigating fish-health problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who want more information than basic test strips provide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own a freshwater aquarium, this is the sort of product we'd rather see sitting in your cupboard \u003cstrong\u003ebefore something goes wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does It Test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia is produced by fish waste, uneaten food and decomposing organic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a properly established aquarium, beneficial bacteria should process ammonia as part of the nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a normal established aquarium, we want ammonia at 0 ppm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny measurable ammonia is something we'd investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNitrite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite is produced as bacteria begin processing ammonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also toxic to fish and should normally read:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia and nitrite are particularly important when cycling a new aquarium because they tell you whether the biological filter is actually establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNitrate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate is the later product of the aquarium nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike ammonia and nitrite, some nitrate is normal in many established aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, nitrate can gradually accumulate through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfrequent water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appropriate nitrate level depends on your livestock and aquarium, but the goal is generally to prevent it from continually building up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water changes and sensible stocking are two of the main tools used to control nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003epH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH tells you how acidic or alkaline the aquarium water is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent fish prefer different ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than constantly trying to force your aquarium toward a magical pH number, we generally recommend understanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat pH your water naturally sits at\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether that pH suits the fish you're keeping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the pH is stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stable suitable pH is generally much better than constantly chasing numbers with chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Range pH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also includes a \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Range pH test\u003c\/strong\u003e for water that sits above the range covered by the standard pH test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful for harder, more alkaline aquariums such as many:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican cichlid setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivebearer aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard-water tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the pH test that covers the expected range of your aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is Testing So Important When Cycling a New Aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an aquarium is brand new, the biological filter has not yet developed a large enough population of beneficial bacteria to reliably process fish waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the cycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia rises → bacteria process it into nitrite → another group of bacteria processes nitrite into nitrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test kit lets you actually watch this process happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a cycled aquarium, the key result we're looking for is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia: 0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than simply deciding the aquarium must be cycled because it has been running for a particular number of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Do I Use the API Master Test Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach test has slightly different instructions, so always follow the supplied API booklet for the individual parameter you're testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general process is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the test tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill it to the required water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the specified reagent drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the sample as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait the required amount of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the sample against the supplied colour chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord the result if you're monitoring a developing problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the tested water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the tube immediately after testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not pour tested water back into the aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Nitrate Test Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the nitrate-test shaking instructions properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one we see catch people out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the API reagents need to be \u003cstrong\u003eshaken vigorously before testing\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the reagent isn't properly mixed, you can end up with a result that doesn't accurately represent what's happening in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't just give the bottle two lazy shakes and call it good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions on the nitrate test carefully, including the required shaking and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got a nitrate result that seems completely inconsistent with the aquarium, we'd repeat the test properly before making major changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead the Colours in Good Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing liquid tests against colour charts isn't always easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse bright neutral\/white lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strongly coloured room lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the tube against the appropriate part of the chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the colour from the direction specified by the instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure between two readings, don't pretend you can identify an exact number that isn't clearly visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aquarium management, knowing you're approximately between two values is often more useful than falsely believing you've measured something to laboratory precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRinse the Test Tubes Straight Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've finished testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erinse the tubes immediately with clean water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't leave reagent sitting inside them until next week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI specifically recommends rinsing the tubes after testing to prevent residue or staining building up on the inside of the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend keeping the tubes clean and dedicated to aquarium testing rather than using them for anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDon't Mix Up the Caps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running several tests at once, keep your equipment organised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid transferring reagent residue from one test into another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple routine helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep each tube and cap clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the next test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt only takes a tiny amount of contamination to make you question whether a strange result is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Often Should I Test My Aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI recommends \u003cstrong\u003eweekly testing\u003c\/strong\u003e as a good general routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd test more frequently when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycling a new aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a significant number of fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish suddenly look unwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish are gasping or behaving abnormally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter has stopped working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've had an unexplained fish death\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've significantly disturbed or replaced filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou suspect overfeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've recently treated the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established aquarium with stable results may not require obsessive daily testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if something looks wrong, \u003cstrong\u003etest the water first\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Should My Results Be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a normal established freshwater aquarium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome nitrate is common; monitor it and prevent excessive accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepends on your fish species and source water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important part is interpreting results in the context of the aquarium rather than treating every parameter as though there is one perfect number for every fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTest Strips vs API Master Test Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest strips are useful because they're fast and convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like them for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick checks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutine monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who value simplicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the API Freshwater Master Test Kit gives you dedicated liquid tests for \u003cstrong\u003eammonia\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is particularly important when cycling and troubleshooting freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf someone is setting up their first serious aquarium and asks us which testing system we'd rather they own, \u003cstrong\u003ewe'd choose the Master Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Isn't Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freshwater Master Test Kit does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e test everything you may eventually want to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not include dedicated tests for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther specialist planted-tank parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI sells separate GH\/KH testing, and other specialist test kits are available if your aquarium requires more detailed water analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most beginner and community aquariums, though, the Master Test Kit covers the parameters we'd consider most urgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid test reagents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour test tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest-tube holding tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminated colour comparison chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains separate solutions for the different tests rather than disposable single-use strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on an aquarium and livestock, \u003cstrong\u003eowning a proper water test kit is cheap insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common conversation we want to avoid is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My fish are dying. 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This advanced laboratory test gives a quick, accurate, and easy overview of over 90 water values, helping you identify hidden imbalances before they turn into bigger problems. From major elements and nutrients through to trace elements, contaminants, and RO water analysis, the Reef ICP Total Kit gives you a far more complete picture of your system than standard at-home test kits can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt EasternMarine Aquariums, we make the process easy for New Zealand reef keepers. We send customer ICP samples to Fauna Marin in Germany via FedEx Priority on the first Thursday of each month, with one exception: April 2026 samples will be sent on Thursday 9 April 2026. This gives you a simple and reliable way to access professional laboratory analysis without having to organise international shipping yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit also includes extra value through one-on-one support from our qualified Fauna Marin ICP Advisors. 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This makes it an excellent choice for diagnosing unexplained coral issues, tracking long-term trends, fine-tuning supplementation, and improving overall reef stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose the Fauna Marin Reef ICP Test Total Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional laboratory ICP analysis for over 90 water values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures basic values, macro elements, nutrients, trace elements, and contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes RO water analysis for 20 different contaminants, nutrients, and trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides individual dosage and action recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSent from New Zealand to Germany with our FedEx Priority monthly shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by our trained and qualified Fauna Marin ICP Advisors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Does the Reef ICP Total Kit Measure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Values:\u003cbr\u003eConductivity, Density, Relative Density, Salinity, pH, Alkalinity, CO2, Acid Binding Capacity, Smell, Water Colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacro Elements:\u003cbr\u003eChloride, Sodium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Calcium, Potassium, Bromine, Strontium, Boron, Fluoride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrients:\u003cbr\u003eNitrate, Nitrite, Total Phosphorus, Ortho-Phosphate, Silicate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace Elements \/ Contaminants:\u003cbr\u003eAluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Iron, Iodine, Copper, Lanthanum, Lithium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Mercury, Sulfur, Selenium, Silver, Titanium, Vanadium, Tungsten, Zinc, Tin, Zirconium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelation Values:\u003cbr\u003eSalinity Line, Dynamic Elements, Relevant Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRO Water:\u003cbr\u003e20 different contaminants, nutrients, and trace elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2026 Fauna Marin ICP Sending Calendar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample Send Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 1 January 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 5 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 5 March 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 9 April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 7 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 4 June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 2 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 6 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 3 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 1 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNovember 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 5 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThursday 3 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe ship Fauna Marin ICP samples on the dates above via FedEx Priority. 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