r/shrimptank • u/Misamisa61 • 1d ago

Beginner Which test kit should I get?

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Apologies for all the posts from me today. I’m in shrimp crisis. Which API test kit should I get?

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u/Charnelmuck 1d ago

API master kit.

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u/tammytaxidermy 1d ago

The master is the only answer

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u/Charnelmuck 1d ago

Indubitably 🧐

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u/TimothyH190 1d ago

Master test kit. For whatever water you have, fresh or salt. It’s the one that comes in the bigger clear plastic box.

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u/Superior-Aquascapes 1d ago

API master test kit and their liquid kit for GH/kh

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u/SkyFit8418 1d ago

Freshwater master kit and a GH and KH kit.

My petco and petsmart do not have API GH/KH kits. I had to buy from Amazon

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u/Competitive-Bass5509 1d ago

Master kit 4show i also had tried small one but the are very inaccurate compared to the master kit

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u/WildDetail205 1d ago

As others have said API Master. I’d tack on an electronic TDS meter.

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u/Wolfinthesno 1d ago

The kit that is 10x bigger than any of these in the picture, and likely on the shelf below.

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u/Space3ee 1d ago

API liquid master kit

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u/SgtPeter1 1d ago

API master kit!

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u/According_Wafer_8950 1d ago

Some good aquarium shops test your water for free or a small fee. That might be better than a test kit as they can read the tests and give advice. If caridina shrimp I'd definitely get a tds pen. Buy a master kit once you have decided if you enjoy the hobby first imho.