{"product_id":"aawipes-k02-aquarium-test-strips-8-in-1","title":"AAwipes K02 Aquarium Test Strips 8-in-1, 100 Strips, freshwater \u0026 saltwater","description":"\u003cp\u003eDip one of these aquarium test strips in the water and the eight pads on it are read against the colour chart. The pads cover ammonia nitrogen, pH, total alkalinity, sodium chloride, hardness, nitrite, nitrate and free chlorine. The kit holds 100 strips. The manufacturer lists it for freshwater and saltwater environments and for shrimp tanks, pools, ponds, fish tanks and aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreated fiber paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g (3.2 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium Test Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe strips stay in a sealed bottle between tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 100 strips come in a sealed bottle, which the manufacturer describes as protection from moisture and other environmental factors. Put the strips back in that bottle after a test rather than leaving them out on the lid of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe kit suits freshwater and saltwater set-ups\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists the strips for freshwater and saltwater environments and for shrimp tanks, pools, ponds, fish tanks and aquariums. The pack is marked for indoor use, and the strips are treated fiber paper carrying non-bleeding colours. Each kit supplies 100 strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is inside the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 test strips with eight pads each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sealed bottle that holds the strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrips of treated fiber paper with non-bleeding colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe eight pads cover the main water values\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single strip carries eight pads. On the chart, the pads are matched to ammonia nitrogen, pH, total alkalinity, sodium chloride, hardness, nitrite, nitrate and free chlorine. Because the ammonia nitrogen pad is dipped and timed on its own, that reading follows a separate routine from the other seven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strips are made of fiber paper whose colours do not bleed, so each pad is matched to the chart on its own. The manufacturer says results come in minutes with three steps. The water is tested at home rather than sent to a lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat do buyers ask before ordering the K02?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many tests does one kit give?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne kit contains 100 test strips, and each strip tests eight parameters, so the count of strips is the count of tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the same strips in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer lists them for freshwater and saltwater environments and for shrimp tanks, pools, ponds, fish tanks and aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do I dip the strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePads 1 to 7 are dipped for 2 seconds and pad 8, the ammonia nitrogen pad, is dipped separately for 5 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I read the colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePads 1 to 7 are read after the strip has been held horizontally for 30 seconds; pad 8 is read at 180 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I shake the water off the strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The strip is taken out of the water without shaking off the excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to run a test with the strips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the strip for 2 seconds to wet pads 1 to 7, then dip pad 8 for 5 seconds on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the strip out without shaking off the extra water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay it flat for 30 seconds, then read pads 1 to 7 against the chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave pad 8 until 180 seconds have passed and compare that colour too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the bottle of 100 strips only while taking a strip out, then close it again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends testing at least twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAwipes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44480217677887,"sku":null,"price":33.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/aawipes-aquarium-test-kit-100-strips.jpg?v=1794767728","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/aawipes-k02-aquarium-test-strips-8-in-1","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}