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    Cheap Realiable Test Kits

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    Hi

    I like to introduce 1 type of test kits which is not very commonly avilable in most places.

    First I must declare that I am not in anyway a share holder of the company or neither am I related to the Singapore Distributer.

    The Purpose of this post is however...
    1. Introduce a cheap reliable test kits (may not known to everyone)
    2. It cost $5 to $10 depend on what tester..
    3. It is in a relatively large bottle 37ml..cost effective.
    4. It is reliable, me and friend had done counter checked with other brand.

    Then you ask, what do I get in return?
    If proven good, In return
    a. sales will go up
    b. it become cheaper
    c. it will be more easily available in many places (now not)

    This brand is Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. (www.aquariumpharm.com)

    They carry Fresh and Marine test kits, I will introdue the main one for planted tank,
    1. PH - <$6
    2. KH - <$8
    3. GH - <$8
    4. KH+GH - <$10 (2 bottles, same size as KH & GH seperately)
    5. NO2 - <$8
    6. NH4 - <$8
    7. They also have NO3 but I believe the distributer did not bring in..cannot be found in Spore.

    So through higer popularity, they may force to bring in NO3 also....

    And please don't pay more than $10 for these products....I'm not suppose to post the exact $$, so just a range for guidance...

    Why spend $20-$30 for other product that is just one third in size compare to this AP product

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    Where to get it if it's not widely available?
    Corydoras: 2 x adolfoi, 1 x agassizii, 5 x albino aeneus, 3 x arcuatus, 4 x atropersonatus, 3 x axelrodi, 6 x axelrodi variante B, 4 x caudimaculatus, 5 x duplicareus, 8 x goldlines, 3 x kanei, 3 x loretoensis, 6 x melini, 4 x panda, 6 x schwartzi, 3 x similis, 4 x sterbai, 4 x surinamensis, 5 x trilineatus, 4 x tukano & 3 x zygatus

    RIP 1 x adolfoi, 1 x albino aeneus & 2 x panda

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    Thanks Eric. I think I have seen that brand name somewhere. Will look out for it.

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    Again I am not related to the owner of these shop that appear later...

    Not really that rare lah!...be aware of this brand and observed carefully and you can find them quite easily.

    Serangoon North LFS do sell them but >$15...cannot mentioned name for the bad things...

    If you go for Bulk, Big Boy is the sole distributer...if you know who Big Boy is...is a shop name.

    I can find it easily in Bedok North neighbourhood. Just name 1 shop selling really cheap.

    You know Bedok North Blk85 foodcentre..very famous for 'BaChoeMee'...when you reach there ask anyone...'where is 'PianYiDaoSiao'(means cheap until crazy) fish shop'...Just anyone will direct you the way.....Its a shop at Blk84, BedokNorth Street 4 #01-07.....

    Selling all kind of stuff for planted tank and aquarium stuff..Co2,Seachem,denerle,Tank, Substrates, Sera...really all kind...but don't go there for plant...Beware...you must do your homework...not all thing are cheap...

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    May I know which LFS selling at the price you mentioned? I bought the KH+GH test kit for around S$15 at one of the LFS at Serangoon North. PM me if necessary, thank.

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    For your info..AP NO3 or even Sera NO3 test kits are not that precise and can give funny results. Use as an approximate along with the appearance of the plants. Do not trust the kit when your red plants are very red and your NO3 kit is showing you 40ppm!
    Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger

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    On 11/9/2003 12:02:35 AM

    May I know which LFS selling at the price you mentioned? I bought the KH+GH test kit for around S$15 at one of the LFS at Serangoon North. PM me if necessary, thank.
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    The shop in Bedok north that I mentioned selling <$10 ...or you can go direct to distributor too..they do retail too...

    rgds

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    On 11/9/2003 12:13:06 AM

    For your info..AP NO3 or even Sera NO3 test kits are not that precise and can give funny results. Use as an approximate along with the appearance of the plants. Do not trust the kit when your red plants are very red and your NO3 kit is showing you 40ppm!
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    Ya, tried Sera but not AP...I think most NO3 test kit are not accurate, can only use them for reference...just high and low checking...Since all of them are not acurate...better get the cheaper one...AP.

    Peter,
    You have tried AP NO3? where do you get them...I cannot find even from the distributor

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    Hi bros, I bought one of the full test kits from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals inc, it is called "Freshwater master test kit".

    It comprises of : (ranges from 30-37ml) total 8 bottles :
    1. Freshwater PH test 6.0 to 7.0
    2. Nitrite test NO2
    3. Chlorine test Cl2 , also can test for chlomine
    4. Ammonia Test NH3/Nh4
    5. Water hardness test

    Price at my LFS $ 18

    Still missing the Nitrate test in it. So I bought Sera NO3 test kit. Other wise it is cheap and good for me.

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    On 11/9/2003 1:34:38 PM

    Hi bros, I bought one of the full test kits from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals inc, it is called "Freshwater master test kit".

    It comprises of : (ranges from 30-37ml) total 8 bottles :
    1. Freshwater PH test 6.0 to 7.0
    2. Nitrite test NO2
    3. Chlorine test Cl2 , also can test for chlomine
    4. Ammonia Test NH3/Nh4
    5. Water hardness test

    Price at my LFS $ 18

    Still missing the Nitrate test in it. So I bought Sera NO3 test kit. Other wise it is cheap and good for me.

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    so which lfs did u get it from? the bedok north one?

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    On 11/9/2003 1:34:38 PM

    Hi bros, I bought one of the full test kits from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals inc, it is called "Freshwater master test kit".

    It comprises of : (ranges from 30-37ml) total 8 bottles :
    1. Freshwater PH test 6.0 to 7.0
    2. Nitrite test NO2
    3. Chlorine test Cl2 , also can test for chlomine
    4. Ammonia Test NH3/Nh4
    5. Water hardness test

    Price at my LFS $ 18

    Still missing the Nitrate test in it. So I bought Sera NO3 test kit. Other wise it is cheap and good for me.

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    The PH range that limited?
    Corydoras: 2 x adolfoi, 1 x agassizii, 5 x albino aeneus, 3 x arcuatus, 4 x atropersonatus, 3 x axelrodi, 6 x axelrodi variante B, 4 x caudimaculatus, 5 x duplicareus, 8 x goldlines, 3 x kanei, 3 x loretoensis, 6 x melini, 4 x panda, 6 x schwartzi, 3 x similis, 4 x sterbai, 4 x surinamensis, 5 x trilineatus, 4 x tukano & 3 x zygatus

    RIP 1 x adolfoi, 1 x albino aeneus & 2 x panda

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    May I ask where is your LFS? If inconveneint to announce, PM me.

    Cheers
    Vincent
    If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van Gogh

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    Ya. PM me the shop name also if you don't mind

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    PM me the shops's address too. Thanks.
    Corydoras: 2 x adolfoi, 1 x agassizii, 5 x albino aeneus, 3 x arcuatus, 4 x atropersonatus, 3 x axelrodi, 6 x axelrodi variante B, 4 x caudimaculatus, 5 x duplicareus, 8 x goldlines, 3 x kanei, 3 x loretoensis, 6 x melini, 4 x panda, 6 x schwartzi, 3 x similis, 4 x sterbai, 4 x surinamensis, 5 x trilineatus, 4 x tukano & 3 x zygatus

    RIP 1 x adolfoi, 1 x albino aeneus & 2 x panda

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    pm mi the address too. thanks

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    Hi guys,

    If anyone spotted NO3, please PM to alert me OK?

    I have tried for months to search for NO3(AP) test kits..I think the distributor did not bring them in and they are worry about the sale...although everytime they said sold out!...

    If you guys cannot find this product...please call BIG BOY (the sole distributor) 97307108... they sell retail also...Tell them where you stay and they can tell you the nearest LFS that carry AP product...

    Please call and ask them about NO3(NITRATE) as well...with more enquiry..I believe they will be convinced about the demand and start to bring it in as well...

    Don't forget AP also have Marine test kits...

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    On 11/9/2003 1:34:38 PM

    Hi bros, I bought one of the full test kits from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals inc, it is called "Freshwater master test kit".

    It comprises of : (ranges from 30-37ml) total 8 bottles :
    1. Freshwater PH test 6.0 to 7.0
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    .
    ..
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    Hi Neon and Everyone, I believe there are some mistake in the range stated for PH

    The range should be 6.0-7.8 PH

    If this is not already known by everyone...to buy a better test kits...important thing is it should have a smaller incremental scale (or accuracy).....for AP it is 0.2PH...compare to others 0.5PH.

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    Yes...PM me the shop too.
    Thanks

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    Ok, hope this is ok to post to share with all the bros out there .

    The shop is "Ah San 156 Aquarium" , can I name it BB156 ??
    blk 156, Bt Batok St 11
    #01-03

    Tel : 97513436 (Arron Lee)

    How to get there :
    - it is located at the wet market / food cenre area of Bt Batok West.
    - it is located at the west side of Bt Batok , close to Bt Batok Road/Jurong Town Hall (but don't walk from there, easily 15mins).
    - either take MRT to Bt Batok MRT , take 941 , alight at 4th bus stop, where you should see coffee shop . walk thru the coffee and you see the wet market.
    - Or you can take bus 66, 157, 174 and alight at the side/opposite of Princess Elizabeth Primary School bus stop. Walk through the shelter and ask where it is wet market/food centre.

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    On 11/10/2003 10:58:01 PM

    The shop is "Ah San 156 Aquarium" , can I name it BB156 ??
    blk 156, Bt Batok St 11
    #01-03

    Tel : 97513436 (Arron Lee)

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    Neon, can you list the AP product they are selling?...

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