Archivarium 2004

adam0086 · New Members Joined: 08 Mar 2005

as the topic states, can I use my saltwater test kit (aquarium pharmaceuticals inc) to accuractly test the levels in my coldwater goldfish tank??

T5Chris · Regulars Joined: 23 Jan 2004

Most of the tests are the same. So you should be able to use the chemical level tests like pH and nitrate/phosphate/ammonia/nitrit without any problems. I think the only difference between the two is that there are tests for iodine/alkaline/trace

Filtration Master · Regulars Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Location: New York

Wrong. Ammonia tests are different in SW then In FW. You can only use Nitite and pH I believe.
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Steve Hampton · Moderators Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL

Huntress · Moderators Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Location: Houston TX

Yup it's actually the nessler ammonia test kit that cannot be used for fresh water. Most of aquarium Pharmaceutical test kits come with both salt water and fresh test cards. I think the KH and gH are different though, but I could be wrong.
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Josh Hansen

Depend on the manufacter if the product can be used for marine and fresh water. It usually say it on the package if the brand have nothing on the packge stating the use for both it does not do freshwater or marine water.

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