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product_id: 65476168
title: "5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 100-Count Box"
brand: "api"
price: "C$3036"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/65476168-5-in-1-test-strips-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-test
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# 5-in-1 water parameter test 100-count bulk supply fast dip & read results 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 100-Count Box

**Brand:** api
**Price:** C$3036
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Keep your aquarium thriving with every dip — don’t let your fish miss out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 100-Count Box by api
- **How much does it cost?** C$3036 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/65476168-5-in-1-test-strips-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-test)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bulk 100-Count Box:** Stay stocked for weekly checks and emergency water troubleshooting.
- • **Instant Color-Coded Results:** Get fast, easy-to-read water quality insights without guesswork.
- • **Trusted Aquarium Care Brand:** Backed by nearly 60 years of proven fish health expertise from API.
- • **Comprehensive 5-in-1 Testing:** Monitor pH, nitrite, nitrate, carbonate, and hardness in one quick dip.
- • **Universal Fresh & Saltwater Use:** Perfectly calibrated for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

## Overview

API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS provide a quick, reliable way to monitor five critical water parameters—pH, nitrite, nitrate, carbonate, and general hardness—in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. With 100 strips per box, these easy-to-use dip strips deliver fast, color-coded results to help prevent invisible water problems that can harm fish health. Trusted by aquarists for nearly six decades, API’s test strips support proactive aquarium maintenance and vibrant aquatic life.

## Description

Keep your fish healthy and thriving by testing your aquarium water regularly with easy-to-use API 5-in-1 TEST STRIPS. API 5-in-1 TEST STRIPS for freshwater and saltwater aquarium help fish owners measure levels of Nitrite, Nitrate, Carbonate & General Hardness, and pH found in aquarium water. In order for fish to thrive, water must be similar to that which could be found in their natural environment. Poor water quality can cause fish stress, illness and even death. 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. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.

Review: Super easy water monitoring! - It's definitely important to keep an eye on your fish's health by monitoring them closely, but it can be a little difficult to gauge the water quality just from their behavior alone. Often times when fish start acting strange, it can be too late. That's why these water test strips are so invaluable! You just stick them in the water, swish them twice, and then take them out with the water still on them. Then you can check your water quality by following the color guide on the bottle. The instructions are super easy to understand, and the test strips match the color swatches on the bottle without much deviation so it's easy to read your water conditions. The strips are plastic with little patches on them, so you don't have to worry about them disintegrating while you read them either. (They're durable. Are you happy desertcart suggestions? It just can't read between the lines...) One thing to note is that these strips don't test for ammonia levels in the water, which is a super important thing to monitor too. A little disappointing, but easily fixed by buying a separate ammonia test kit. They aren't quite as reliable as liquid tests, but overall a very useful and easy way to make sure your fish stay happy and healthy!
Review: Don’t waste your time or money. - Shipping was fast, easy to use, and quality is good for what they are, although the accuracy was not. The strips wouldn’t read at all, it was as if there was plastic on top of the squares where you’re supposed to test the levels. Every time you’d dip the strip, nothing would happen. If they worked as they were meant to I’d have been happy, but the case is they just didn’t. I don’t recommend, won’t purchase again, and advise you to save yourself the trouble and buy the freshwater fish tank test kit.

## Features

- Contains one (1) API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 100-Count Box
- Monitors levels of pH, nitrite, nitrate carbonate and general water hardness in freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Dip test strips into aquarium water and check colors for fast and accurate results
- Helps prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
- Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077YS7Y4Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,368 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #6 in Aquarium Test Kits |
| Date First Available | December 6, 2017 |
| Department | Aquarium Supplies |
| Item Weight | 1.74 ounces |
| Item model number | 33P |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Product Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare
- **Ph Range:** 6.5 - 8.0
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Freshwater and Saltwater
- **Unit Count:** 100 Count

## Images

![5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 100-Count Box - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71756kMh+yL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what should the normal readings be for freshwater glofish?**
A: We would recommend 6.8-7.8 pH, 0ppm Nitrite, 5-20ppm Nitrate, 150ppm GH and 100pm KH. Please contact API for additional help.

**Q: Why the #%$ wouldn't they include ammonia in this?**
A: Great question. API cannot include ammonia tests on 5-1 strips because of the chemicals on the pad. If we did, this would ruin all the other tests on the strips. Ammonia test strips are always separate from the rest of the tests.

**Q: Is there an Expiration date on the box? Question to seller**
A: Mine is 4/20/2021

**Q: How long do these typically last until they expire? I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 25 or 100 pack. Thanks :)**
A: U can make them last longer if u cut down the middle of the strip and make 2 small ones...that's a nifty trick...turns one into 2 without damaging them

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super easy water monitoring!
*by C***. on September 1, 2025*

It's definitely important to keep an eye on your fish's health by monitoring them closely, but it can be a little difficult to gauge the water quality just from their behavior alone. Often times when fish start acting strange, it can be too late. That's why these water test strips are so invaluable! You just stick them in the water, swish them twice, and then take them out with the water still on them. Then you can check your water quality by following the color guide on the bottle. The instructions are super easy to understand, and the test strips match the color swatches on the bottle without much deviation so it's easy to read your water conditions. The strips are plastic with little patches on them, so you don't have to worry about them disintegrating while you read them either. (They're durable. Are you happy Amazon suggestions? It just can't read between the lines...) One thing to note is that these strips don't test for ammonia levels in the water, which is a super important thing to monitor too. A little disappointing, but easily fixed by buying a separate ammonia test kit. They aren't quite as reliable as liquid tests, but overall a very useful and easy way to make sure your fish stay happy and healthy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t waste your time or money.
*by D***N on July 17, 2025*

Shipping was fast, easy to use, and quality is good for what they are, although the accuracy was not. The strips wouldn’t read at all, it was as if there was plastic on top of the squares where you’re supposed to test the levels. Every time you’d dip the strip, nothing would happen. If they worked as they were meant to I’d have been happy, but the case is they just didn’t. I don’t recommend, won’t purchase again, and advise you to save yourself the trouble and buy the freshwater fish tank test kit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funciona correctamente si se siguen las intrusiones
*by A***A on December 24, 2025*

Excelente producto

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*