API Nitrate test kit changed.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Just got a new nitrate test kit from API . Looks like the scale and directions have changed.
    The new color card is different. Looks like what was 20(orange) is now 10
    Also you must shake the bottle #2 for 30 seconds before use.
    I tested with my old and new kits and it appears the actual liquid produces the same results.
    So if you still have the old kit what you are reading as 20 is actually 10.
     

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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    sounds like your sharing some good news there Av8Blue water
    thanks

    Steve
     
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    If you look closely - your comparing a freshwater scale with a saltwater scale.
     
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    good eyes phoenix. lol
     
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  5. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Awe man.. looks like I ordered the wrong thing. I guess it doesn't matter I'll just have to use the old card.
     
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    LMAO.
    I was gonna say, I have a kit here that's nearly a year old that's the "new" style!
     
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  7. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Actually ... I see now the test kit is the same but it comes with two cards.. one for salt and one for fresh.
     
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    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    lol i noticed that right off the bat

    you didn't know they came with 2 cards?
     
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  9. Av8Bluewater

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    Well... no. In the past I bought a whole reef kit and it didn't come with two cards. You guys should feel sorry for me since I'm a slow reader. At least my nitrate coil is pulling down the nitrates now.
     
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  10. n1sm0r

    n1sm0r Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I hate API Nitrate tests... so hard to distinguish between the different shades of orange/yellow, and the color changes as you move it away from the color chart. One of my RedSea tests say to compare the colors by having the color chart and vial 1 inch apart. When I did this with the API, the color becomes darker (more orange) when you view it from 1 inch away from the color chart (rather than side by side)

    I know that probably didn't make sense, but someone might understand what I mean
     
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