Do you have to use freshwater master kit for betta fish.
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
Betta's are freshwater fish, so this would be the correct test kit :)
@yepinglor1086
5 жыл бұрын
@@DilettanteCulture thanks
@dame5079
5 жыл бұрын
How would we clean the test tubes? I’m just paranoid I’ll mess up the next test
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
I just rinse them out and tap water.
@miggiemac22
4 жыл бұрын
Literally come to this video EVERYTIME I test my water. Very informative
@growponics9170
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@mattlawson6975
4 жыл бұрын
me too. have it saved to my Aquarium playlist.
@Jamesthevetteman
4 жыл бұрын
Ditto 👍🏾
@PJZombie
7 ай бұрын
Similar for me, I have a video i go to every time i need to wipe.
@Sophie-gv8pj
4 жыл бұрын
PH- 3:52 High Range PH- 4:25 Ammonia- 4:48 Nitrite- 6:06 Nitrate- 6:32
@MrKieranps1990
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@madelynnkiss4582
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks queen
@Peacelovepandabears2
4 жыл бұрын
Yoooo the fact that you cut the sound when you said “hey google” is so wonderful. I have an amazon echo and I wish people would stop saying “aLeXa” during their videos 😂
@DilettanteCulture
4 жыл бұрын
It's a pet peeve of mine, so I try to not be an asshole 😂😂😂
@kassieguzman4514
3 жыл бұрын
I have one of mine as echo and my other as Alexa
@88tqos88
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never bothered commenting on a video ever. But I had to take the time to say thank you. I’ve kept fish for over 30 years. I’ve never tested water, not once. I’ve had a brake having moved house but now 7 years later the house is complete and I’m setting up a tank. I just thought it would be a good thing to do with my son. Being dyslexic when I started as a kid I didn’t read much. I always chatted to shop owners and picked brains. I need to hear it not read it. You young man covey your self very well I get it all and my new fish keeping habits will be referring to this very video a lot. Great job.
@Myoldaccount-mu7of
4 жыл бұрын
I just taste-test my water.
@growponics9170
4 жыл бұрын
"poo content seems pretty high"
@CJ23taylor-animales
3 жыл бұрын
ugh!! eww
@CJ23taylor-animales
3 жыл бұрын
barfing
@Fyyt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank gawd im not the only one
@lauraoverstreet526
Жыл бұрын
🤢🤢🤢🤢
@sulkyy
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t usually comment on a lot of videos but I just had to say thank you for this video. It was very informative. Keep up the good work!
@rhyanlumilay6317
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us on how to use it because I become cautious when I first read the warnings at the back of each bottles. How do we dispose the solutions after?
@Jules_Angel
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I'm cycling a new aquarium, I'm new to the hobby, I have my API Freshwater Master Test Kit, but you made this kit so much more comprehensible and not so intimidating! Exactly what I hoped for. :)
@alfonsoacastro
3 жыл бұрын
Love how you said "if you don't like this vid go ahead and dislike,I'm okay with that too" that shows me you are confident u know what yiur talking about. Mad respect fish dr.
@Jules_Angel
5 жыл бұрын
Also Ammonia & Nitrate tests recommend protecting your hands from coming in contact with the chemicals. Luckily I already have latex gloves on hand; I'll be using these as an extra precaution.
@jerrybadalamento5500
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing how to use test kit bought one a year ago could not figure how to use it . Now with your help I can
@skip081961
4 жыл бұрын
I'm one and a half years late in seeing your video but I loved it! API should hire you or at least pay you substantially for your instructional video. I am a nubie to aquarium life and bought this testing kit, watched their video and was clueless about how to use it until I saw your video, it, as my water should be, is so clearer now. Thanks man!
@peter70eg
9 ай бұрын
really good tip at the end about the tap water
@RoseAshes54
5 жыл бұрын
I have watched several other videos on how to use the API Freshwater Master Test kit and this video is the only one that follows the directions *exactly*. Other videos had some interesting information on the cycling process however most didn't 'shake vigorously' for the correct amount of time (or at all). One video continue with the comparison chart reading without waiting 5 minutes (on the tests that required it).
@rachelhmua
3 жыл бұрын
First time testing new tank. Thank you for the invaluable information.
@francolombardo4670
2 жыл бұрын
he's so cute im gay My x boyfriends name is mike
@volkancevik3800
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Got myself a kit and found the instructions in the booklet a little bit confusing, but your video made it very clear. Really appreciate it
@SubparPanda
3 жыл бұрын
Here's a tip for anyone using this, its not mentioned anywhere in the instructions but a good habit shown in this vid, I fully believe you NEED to shake the ammonia bottles. I get ammonia readings of anywhere from .25-1ppm until I got into the habit of shaking them bottles. Now my cycled tanks show 0 as they should.
@crazyboutknitting
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 10 gallon tank from my local Petsmart & have set it up. I ordered the test from Amazon & the syringes & will test for practice. Thank you for the video. I am hoping to get a betta & some tetras next week.
@zacmcintyre8252
5 жыл бұрын
I always use the test strips. After seeing this I will have to try out the liquid kits, I believe I saw that exact one at a walmart even. Thanks for the price matching info, if you are careless this hobby can be very expensive! :)
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
I used the strips at first, and recently bought one to see the results, and it was way off haha
@zacmcintyre8252
5 жыл бұрын
interesting, I wonder how you would tell if you only used test strip - besides stumbling upon a video like this I suppose. How off was it? to a dangerous level to the fish?
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
@@zacmcintyre8252 it was reading that I had no ammonia, Nitrites, or nitrates, yet both of my liquid test kits were reading 40ppms of nitrates.
@zacmcintyre8252
5 жыл бұрын
@@DilettanteCulture :O That's enough!
@Sexy1DjBottomsUpRadio
5 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video learned a lot from you im just learning this stuff .
@lisav6015
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video! I'm a first time fish owner. I just got a 5.5 gal tank for my new beta fish and I feel a little overwhelmed!😱😂 I ordered a maser test kit and this video was very helpful! 😄👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@stuartrobinson2983
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, explained brilliantly and very comprehensive. Thank you.
@RickieVz1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative. Got the API water test kit. Tank full cycle after 6 weeks.
@yeseniastoddard4661
2 ай бұрын
muting the part when you said hey google was the most real shit i’ve ever seen
@abhijitvengurlekar6617
3 жыл бұрын
Just got my API freshwater master kit and your video is super helpful! Thank you!
@kamilah1532
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! My axolotls are very happy now that I’ve figured out how to cycle their tank properly :)
@sage4061
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great idea with syringe…I used test strips before this kit…test strips are so much easier! But maybe not as accurate..🤣
@AdamAli-wy7qg
2 жыл бұрын
when he said, I drop my test tubes a lot, I felt that!! I broke 3 of them this morning, I had 10 lined up next to the bathroom sink after I tested my tanks, and Ooops knocked them all down!!
@JaymesPayten
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. Just ordered my API kit. Keep up the good work!
@mausie1967
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the wise words. Learn a lot of it. Greetings from the Netherlands.
@rikkizulyevic5247
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful- thank you
@ratio128
4 жыл бұрын
I use the master kit for my freshwater Gourami tank. Best to know parameters to keep these guys healthy as possible.
@andreshurtado3563
3 жыл бұрын
Very clear and easy thanks for sharing
@rockkinroll1
4 жыл бұрын
This helped me out so much thanks for all the great content
@nathanhutto701
4 жыл бұрын
i got a test kit like 2 years ago and I couldn't get to work because I was doing it wrong so i got another one and couldn't get it to work either because i was doing it wrong so i just stopped using them. Now 2 years later... I watched this video and it worked perfectly. Thank you lol
@Kt-cn2rq
4 жыл бұрын
🤣 well I am going get one.
@theleo9355
4 жыл бұрын
Loved the comments about nitrates. Want more on the nitrogen cycle for beginners
@tsukimusikmia
3 жыл бұрын
i love your vids. you are very easy to understand, super organized and informative. i love your vids
@alanismajere
5 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong but I believe instructions state for nitrites to let sit for 5 minutes pretty sure read that in test kit instructions last night. Please edit your video to state this so folks don't get a wrong idea of what to do and accidently kill their fish. I'm sure it was a simple oversight Although I do appreciate you taking the time to make this video. It does help me to feel better in how I'm checking them!
@tomsmith5456
4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thankyou , now wouldn’t it be nice if api sold a little rack to hold those test tubes , I know I could make one but have you seen the price of a 1/2 inch drill , there quite expensive in the UK .
@DilettanteCulture
4 жыл бұрын
I believe they fit into standard 10ml test tube holders, but I cant remember
@pattonspetsofficial9779
3 жыл бұрын
I have a really fancy water conditioner and it removes the nitrate nitrite and ammonia when I add water
@josemontalvo4532
5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! Enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
Happy New year!
@sarahharden8234
3 жыл бұрын
you explained this very well thank you.
@juliochavez3680
6 ай бұрын
Very helpful!!
@fishsquishguy1833
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great vid! Very clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
@tiyaflores6156
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much i watch ur video for every test👍👍
@eztarget41
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks for the tutorial.
@sibzism
7 ай бұрын
Okay...Ive been testing wrong! 🙈 Luckily, I keep 11 fish in a 240L tank and Ive been changing about half the water weekly! And Ive had the tank for a month so not long enough to have lost any fish... But now I know Ive been doing my nitrate test wrong... helpful! 😅
@djselenesterling
5 жыл бұрын
You are right, they leak. What I do is wrap some paper towel around it before I shake it so If it leaks, it does not touch my hands.
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
I've done that, I'm to the point where I just say ehhh and don't care haha
@djselenesterling
5 жыл бұрын
Question. Do you ever buy fish online and if so, where do you order from? Also, the same question about online buying in regards to plants?
@DilettanteCulture
5 жыл бұрын
@@djselenesterling I've only ordered Shrimp online, and I bought Cherry shrimp from Shrimp Aquatics. I've bought some Christmas moss on Amazon, and that's it as well.
@ryang3481
5 жыл бұрын
@@djselenesterling this store is highly rated and some of the reviews are from people across the country from them. They are based in Portland, OR. Not sure if they ship plants, but they do ship fish. I'm new to the aquarium world and I'll be going here soon. I'm right outside of Portland.
@djselenesterling
5 жыл бұрын
Ryan G I've been incredibly nervous to order fish online. I see what little water they are traveling in. Also I feel while the seller has all the good intentions of making it safe to put the fish in the mail, those who actually drive the trucks may not take the same care. Perhaps my concerns are unjustified. It just really makes me nervous. The bad thing about that is I could get some really cool fish if I could go over that fear. I am Limited in my area on cool fish.
@darleenhunter6718
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I have been using various makes test strips but was worried if I was getting an accurate test I'm waiting for the master kit to arrive today your video has really explained using test x
@darleenhunter6718
5 жыл бұрын
Ps I'm a newbie lol only had tank for a month
@basementpets5327
4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! I just got one of these because I am getting some new fish and I have a few tanks already that I probably should test. I did the test of my tap water while watching this! Thanks!
@bjones8354
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! TY
@clrkkdd12
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks youngsta
@rosemccluney8530
Жыл бұрын
Where can you order more test tubes. Yep, I broke one. Do you use all sorts of chemicals as well as prime? I’m trying to get away from all the chemicals. My water is naturally hard so I do use the IAP conditioner water softener. Thank you and I really enjoyed your video. Beginner with community 55 gal with life plants.
@rexwater1
2 жыл бұрын
Such excellent 😊 Thank you!!!!🐌🐟🐡🐠
@high_fructose_corn_syrup
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this video is exactly what i was looking for and needed!!! Thank you so so much for this!!!! I have a question, if you're cycling a new tank, i read that you shouldn't attempt to fix anything, just keep letting it cycle. Whats your opinion on this? Again, THANK YOU!!! :)
@lalogonbrazy
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Helped alot
@latesttrends9644
4 жыл бұрын
You are a lifesaver thanks
@AngxlicSunsetYT
3 жыл бұрын
I literally just set up my tank yesterday and they said it would take a few weeks for everything to be good for my fish I started with like 2.0 ammonia and after cleaning it nonstop and adding the conditioner and I it is 0.25. I will be able to get the fish tomorrow after a final test run, wish me luck!
@Vidnog
3 жыл бұрын
the one part i needed to know wasnt shown in the video. how do you take the cap off the vials? i just shattered two trying to get it off
@ItsGrimProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@Muckwickett
3 жыл бұрын
This video is great. Thanks for the info
@j.robertjames5552
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou bro, good explanation,Is the same way of testing in biofloc fish farming.
@johncassidy7925
2 жыл бұрын
Well done
@caybell
3 жыл бұрын
really good video, thanks for the help.
@bluecavemen
Жыл бұрын
So let say you have high ph or nitrates what do you replace water or add chemicals? I'm super new to this fish testing water stuff
@shwetabhatia1679
2 жыл бұрын
Grant idia thank-you
@philipowen3370
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and advice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@rogermims9119
5 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I'm setting up an Archer fish tank. In general, is dKH important in fresh water tanks? The master kit doesn't have this tester. I really don't want to buy yet another kit.
@MrBillVaughan
4 жыл бұрын
Great job.... well done... thank you!
@toriavalentine3668
3 жыл бұрын
My ppm is in between 1.0 - 2.0 omg :( no wonder my goldfish weren't doing too good, I thought nitrates were the same as ammonia but I just bought this test kit and HPLY CRAP I need to start cycling their tank. I'm so glad I picked up ammo lock too
@marie501061
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing I just started my 16 gallon aquarium its only been one week so for now I only have natural plants and later I will get guppies and zebra danios so I got the test kit like yours and I was wondering what was the difference between high range ph and ph thanks again for sharing this nice info.
@jennifernonn8657
4 жыл бұрын
Why is all my testing not changing color every test was clear water do the solution expire I see no expiration date
@bluesurfer1255
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visual on this. And thank u for muting ur hey Google 😉
@teaforthree1
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video, v helpful.
@denebuff
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thank You!!
@BubblyTeatime
3 жыл бұрын
Omg I've been doing the nitrate test wrong for years!! 😱😱😱 This is what I get for treating the instructions like a terms of service contract. 😰
@boxerbabesdollyharper3703
2 жыл бұрын
I've had a hard time trying to figure out the ph tests. Like do I use the high if the low is reading the max? Also sometimes hard to distinguish between the ranges.. like is it 10 or 20 ppm? Haha.
@andres4360
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing fish in cycle for over 5 weeks now and my levels are barely going down except for nitrate of course. My ammonia has been at .25ppm for the longest time and nitrite just went down to 0 but my nitrate level seems to be about 40-80ppm. I just did about a 45% water change but the nitrite still seems the same. I was directed to do a tank flush but I really don’t wanna slow down the whole process when my fish seem completely fine.
@theresaweisert5135
2 жыл бұрын
Can you use the fresh test kit with a sand water aquarium kit?
@DIGITAL7Media
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks. All my readings are good but my pH. it's 7,6 when it's suggested that it be 7.0. What do you suggest to lower it?
@PiskyC
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help!
@kinseyhuckabay464
Жыл бұрын
Can you use the same tubes again?
@healingmelanie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not Saying “hey google” out loud lol
@DilettanteCulture
3 жыл бұрын
It's my pet peeve, so I mute it in editing haha
@ryanrhodes6084
6 ай бұрын
So you don't have to shake the tubes in between bottles ?
@Tropictank
3 жыл бұрын
Are those plastic plants?
@Mrmike710
3 жыл бұрын
very informative and thorough...i did get that python and its bye bye buckets.Quick question in your video demonstrating how to use the python I remember you had a infared laser therometer.Where can i get that one or similar preferable the one you used?
@CurieBohr
2 жыл бұрын
Before you add nitrate 2, you are supposed to shake nitrate 1 in test tube.
@brandhark7935
2 жыл бұрын
these are on sale at petco for $23 right now
@worddunlap
3 жыл бұрын
NICE!
@lulamoonlight7098
4 жыл бұрын
I spend 35$ on a master kit in PetSmart 🤦🏼♀️ I spend so much money on this hobby when there’s ways I could have saved and made the water way better disappointed but I’m happy to be in this hobby 👍🏻
@DilettanteCulture
4 жыл бұрын
I spent over $1000 on my first 37 gallon... We all learn haha
@LuV2SPDup
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Cool video, I was looking for a particular information. After the test when actually looking for the colors, I noticed that when putting the tube straight to the booklet the colors in the tube are slightly darker than if holding it about a centimeter away. What would be the most proper way of matching the color??? Thanks
@305chevyboysp6
Жыл бұрын
What u got a black wall paper on tank?
@TheCupfulBoy
3 жыл бұрын
How many drops does each bottle have?
@ujoto
Жыл бұрын
How do you test your tap water/ hose water
@filiplaskovski9993
4 жыл бұрын
How do we clean the vials ????
@DilettanteCulture
4 жыл бұрын
I just rinse in tap water and let air dry
@hoangvunguyen8244
4 жыл бұрын
thank U
@edgarv11
3 жыл бұрын
I have albino cory doras and my high ph is about 8.2 is that good? How can I bring it down?
@heyyyyyyyyyyyuyyy123
4 жыл бұрын
My tanks been going for around a month night test kit yesterday tested and I'm reading 0 nitrate 0 nitrite and 0 ammonia now my tank can't be that clean
@sleepytasmr
2 жыл бұрын
I do regular water changes, maybe every three days so I didn't really feel the need to test the water, but it's time to be responsible
@CR092888
5 жыл бұрын
Hello! Novice fishkeeper here. What would you do if you saw high levels of ammonia and nitrite?
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