The API 5 in 1 Test Strips will measure the Nitrate, Nitrite, pH, GH and KH parameters in your tank water. If this product does not appear to be working correctly, or at all, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Aquarium Blueprints to see what you can potentially do. 1. … Read more
If you want to measure the water parameters in your tank, then you may have found the API 5 in 1 Test Strips during your search. So, is this product any good? You can find out in this review at Aquarium Blueprints. What does an API 5 in 1 Test Strip measure? This product is … Read more
When using one of the API 5 in 1 Test Strips, the results may appear to be inaccurate. To see what you can do in this situation, you can take a look at this article from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. For the first step, you should make sure that you are following the dipping instructions correctly. … Read more
The API 5 in 1 Test Strips is a multi-purpose kit that will measure multiple parameters of your tank water. So, can you use this product to test for ammonia? You can find out in this guide at Aquarium Blueprints. The API 5 in 1 Test Strip is able to test the nitrite, nitrate, pH, … Read more
If you lost the directions for using the API 5 in 1 Test Strips, then you can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see how you can use this product in order to test the water parameters in your fish tank. Before we begin, it is important to note that this article is … Read more
The API 5 in 1 Test Strips can be used in order to test the pH, nitrite, nitrate, KH and GH levels in your tank water. So, do these strips have an expiry date? You can find out in this article from Aquarium Blueprints. Do the API 5 in 1 Test Strips expire? These strips … Read more
When testing your tank water for nitrates, you may notice that the concentration has reached at least 160 ppm. For the most ideal condition, it is recommended that you keep nitrates to below 40 ppm for most species in the aquarium hobby. For more fragile pets, you should aim for under 20 ppm. If you … Read more
Seachem Prime is designed to help detoxify ammonia in your fish tank. So, is it possible that this water conditioner can give a false ammonia reading on your aquarium test kit? You can find out in this article at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary If you are using a liquid-based aquarium test kit, then it is … Read more
Shrimps are a lot more fragile when compared to a vast majority of fish species in the aquarium hobby. Therefore, you need to be a lot more careful when cycling a new shrimp tank. To see how you can quickly and safely build up the biological filtration of your new aquarium, you can take a … Read more
If your fish are dying after a water change, then there is definitely something wrong with your cleaning procedure. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you identify the mistakes you are making and will provide a step-by-step tutorial to changing your aquarium waters without killing your fish. Quick Navigation: Why your fish are dying … Read more
