A Simple Liquid Aquarium Water Test Kit! Fritz Water Test Kit Review

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@WatermelonJiki]

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[@GarlicNoji]

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[@WatermelonJiki]

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[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you so much!

[@scottgordin9709]

Finally someone is giving API some competition, hopefully it'll bring the price down for the test kits. I payed $24 a few years ago for API's test kit and seen the other day that they sell them close to $40 now, that's crazy for something that doesn't get used often and expires a year or so after purchase so you never get a full use out of them.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I hear you!

[@CrystalmarieGrz]

I really like Fritz so I am going to check this out. I am running low in test strips which I have checked against the api liquid test and the results were the same. I do believe it’s because I keep the cap on my strips and read the results at the correct time. Like I said I really like Fritz and I need to restock tests and the liquid does last longer than strips. Thanks for doing the review.

[@justinb.9789]

I just bought this kit last week. I'm happy with it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear!

[@angiejoy3802]

Fritz has only recently started turning up in more Australian stores so I’m hoping it will come to New Zealand too before too long. This kit looks great!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would be nice!

[@angiebear8727]

My api test kit isn’t too difficult to use but simplicity is always welcome. 😊

[@Wintersdark]

This is functionally the same, and while the wide range pH is a nice improvement I certainly wouldn't replace an API kit just for that. I'd rather buy from fritz, though, so when I need another kit I'll probably buy one of these.

[@donandsharonfralick7642]

That seems so much easier than some other brands.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It really is

[@Wintersdark]

As it stands, how is this different from API other than a single pH test (which is awesome!) API prints drops on the bottle as well. I mean. For sure wide range pH is awesome, but otherwise it seems exactly like API otherwise.

[@sirrloin]

Fritz just ends up finding more and more ways to take all my money. Great products.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I know the feeling 😀

[@kasperaquatics]

Another great video and product. Thanks for all you do for the hobby. 🙌🏼

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@lurklingX]

the ph test only being a SINGLE test is really helpful. having ONE chart though is nice... if you are doing a speed run on many tanks, being able to look at a single chart is helpful. i made a test kit stand out of a block of wood, drilled holes and added pegs. ONE it super helps with just gathering all the water. two, it can hold the booklet. on amazon the plastic holders were flimsy, broke, etc, which is what spurred me to make one. them having the foam stand is a fantastic touch. the plastic holders don't do anything more than that, hold a few tubes. (a custom stand might have places to hold the caps, booklet, or pegs to allow tubes to dry. after using my prototypes i have to say that this is wildly useful!) fritz - *include an overall chart as well!!* that way you can have the best of both worlds. i would switch companies if they had that. i want to see everything at once, leave the booklet in place as i work through the tubes and reagents.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is a solid point!

[@LakeMissoulaAquaticsandPlants]

Glad to have a non API option, great informative video.

[@MiamiObi]

I'd think that if you want to challenge an industry staple like the API test kit, you would start at a lower price, not $10 higher 🤔

[@chevyfish4028]

I am due to replenish my saltwater test kit and I think I will give this a try. If it works for me, it will be great to only have to purchase one kit for both fresh and saltwater. Being that both saltwater and freshwater are chemically different, I dont understand how the kit could accurately test in both solutions in one kit but that is out of my realm of knowledge. Thanks for bringing it to our attention as I hadn't heard of Fritz's liquid test kit yet.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hope it works well for you!

[@jeffreyhildebrand4387]

Thank you, good to know about this new product. For beginners' sake, it might have been better not to have been testing on top of the aquarium; I remember the rare but occasional spill.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Interesting point

[@peadrianlastname]

So its literally just the api kit but it comes with a nice cardboard storage box to keep in your moist fishroom instead of sturdy plastic?

[@joy72g]

It’s not the same. There is only one pH solution. It test from 5.0 to 9.0. I prefer only needing one solution.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, the pH solution is a nice change too.

[@peadrianlastname]

That's fair, I usually skip the ph, ammonia, and nitrite tests unless somethings lookin wrong so I had forgotten there's 2 different ph tests in api

[@steveculbreth3578]

Hey Jason. Long time viewer of your live streams (replays). You do a great job. Been in the hobby for 31 years. Currently have 3 aquariums. 3 weeks ago did a water change on 2 (55 & 58). One (58) has rainbows & silver dollars. The other (55) has rainbows & pearl gouramis. Both have one Rafael cat. I am on well water. Two days after water change, in less than 48 hours all 7 rainbows in the 55 died. The gouramis & cat were fine and still are. All fish in the 58 were fine. My water parameters in both tanks are the same as always- Ammonia- 0 Nitrite- 0 Nitrate-30 Hardness- 300 Chlorine- 0 KH- 20 PH- 6.2 I have no idea what happen. No visible problems. Lost 2 first 24 hours. Added salt. And lost 5 more next day. Question- Do you know of a disease, parasite, or other that would suddenly affect “regular” fish but not have an impact whatsoever on labyrinth (gouramis) or catfish? I have no idea what happened. And all other fish in both tanks were fine and still are. Thanks and keep up the good work

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I’ve had that happen to me before as well. Rainbows have a higher oxygen demand compared to the other fish in the tank. My guess is there may have been something in the water that reduced O2 for a time. Possibly some type of chemical?

[@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653]

Nice video, but I think I will stick with Api since I just ordered but if the price is right when I run out I might try this

[@fvvfvbbbb]

Wonder your thoughts on using Fritz Aquatics Fresh Aquarium Water for small new tanks?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I just use tap water

[@fvvfvbbbb]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Here in Phoenix been advised by a few LFS due to high TDS to use RODI water and remineralize the water. Just thinking about the Fritz water looks ready to go.

[@AgxntAqua]

Hey professor, great video as always. Can I ask for your advice yet again? 😂 I’m having trouble getting my hillstream loaches to eat wafers. I grew a whole bunch of algae on the back and sides of my tank in anticipation of picking them up but it’s running low and they seem to timid too compete with my guppies over it. I tried feeding at lights out but it didn’t seem to make much of a difference. The female guppies are just voracious. They even bully my male gourami.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Maybe try feeding a floating food or flake at the same time as something sinking for the loaches?

[@katm8122]

I am a little leery of the test kits, and my kid's ability to create messes! 😄 Are there good test strips available that will tell us what we need to know?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They have test strips too!

[@joy72g]

I prefer this kit over API. I really like that there is only one high range pH test solution. It’s so much easier than having two separate pH tests.

[@aarondavis8224]

Other than the ph portion it's the same as API. Fritz refill tests are more than twice the cost of API. The API ammonia test by itself is $10 and the Fritz is $24

[@DonaldDolph-ob8yv]

Appears to be more expensive than API. That alone would keep me from buying it.

[@joy72g]

@@aarondavis8224 I only paid $12 for my ammonia refill.

[@joy72g]

@@DonaldDolph-ob8yv my kit was only $35.99. That is the same price as API.

[@joy72g]

@@DonaldDolph-ob8yv I paid $35.99 for my Fritz kit. That’s the same price as API.

[@rickwallace2091]

I’m not too sure, but either than the PH test it seems to work the same as the API.

[@MoneylessMavenAquatics]

Love your videos! I would love to try the test kit. But that extra $9-$10 is kinda hard to do!

[@Pinkbluepurple1]

Hello! If I’m starting my first ever aquarium (tank is 6 gallon, freshwater with plants and a betta) do you suggest I try this test kit or the API? Since I still need to cycle and I’d be testing pretty frequently, I think the API might be worth the cost (because I’d use most/all of the contents before the expiration date) because it’s been the industry standard. Or do you think I should give Fritz a chance? Thanks!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They both work just fine. The Fritz one might be a little more user friendly.

[@jacobferrell7224]

Can u link the hardness test

[@lruddy8820]

fritz needs to sell more of its products in canada id buy them all

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Definitely!

[@gk9417]

Exactly hard to find in Canada 🤷🏼‍♂️✌️🇨🇦

[@rjester21]

Hello! Thank you for always making AMAZING videos! I have a question 🙋🏻‍♂️ How successful do you think this stocking list would be in a 125? 125 Gal Tank X2 Angel fish X2 Electric Blue Acara X2 Geophagus Tapajoes X1 Geophagus Altifrons X1 Red Belly/Eye Spot Severum (Heros Liberifer) X1 Super Red Spot (yellow) Severum (Heros SP) X1 Red Tiger Severum (Rio Curare/ Heros Severus) X6 Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The fish usually get along ok. The only thing to consider is if you get any pairs they may start to become more aggressive. Keeping one of each type will reduce the likelihood that happens.

[@rjester21]

Thank you! How many severums can live and be healthy and comfortable in a 75 vs a 125?

[@derekpullar3816]

Hi any idea what the problem was with my angel fish tank I had male female and loads fry growing well until female got like slime coat over her treated with antibacterial then she died then male died then all fry 😢

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hard to say for sure. I usually start with water parameters and make sure the ranges were acceptable.

[@derekpullar3816]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you all water tests were ok with api master testing kit thats why a had no idea what happened only thing was the female got excess slime and died then all others followed

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Nice simple test kit. (Gina)

[@barbarastrohmenger6123]

Everyone couldn't wait for this test kit to come out. I find its the same as the API test kit. Same amount of drops per each test , and same instructions. Don't see why it's so great?? I'll stay with my API kit. With this kit can you buy individual test solution when you run out like you can with the API kit??

[@joy72g]

It is different. You only need one pH solution to test from 5.0 to 9.0. There is no need for an addition high pH solution. Yes, you can purchase individual tests as well.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You can still buy them individually too. It is nice having the upgradded directions, but nmore importantly, the pH test is much easier.

[@jonas2431]

My api master test kit was all organized lol till it was time to put it in the box

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny : -)

[@jonas2431]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics it's like trying to get an air mattress back in the box lol

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

Is this better then the api test kit ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think it because the directions are clearer and the pH test covers everything instead of having two separate tests.

[@Snailyandwhaley]

I thought your PH was usually around 8- 8.2? Yet the test said 7?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya - not sure if it’s the substrate or what, but I’m going to start testing more of the tanks and try and nail it down!

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

good to know

[@EpicConspiracy]

Aquarium coop strips still easier

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Fritz has the strips too!

[@TheGameBoy56]

I wish I had video 15 years ago when I bought my first tank and was 11 years old But once u have over 10 years experience unless I’m trying to bring some rare fish in lol 😂 the fish tell me if it time for diaper change I don’t use carbon Once water starts turning yellow It’s time I vacuum pump And do tank flush wear I run water from tape as I’m pumping water out Keeps tank clean for the longest time And I’ve had tetra blue red 3 Colombian breed in community tank 29 gallon with tank full size fish 6 congos 2 South American fish I can’t figure out some how and live 11 made it and were schooling with mommy and day at like 1/8” And I’ve bought mouthbreeder can’t get them to breed. Just had 10 American child’s over year no babies loll 😂 If u expect baby’s youl get zero 😂

[@top_mf_n_here1806]

Test kits to much work for most, majority should stick to Aquarium Co Op test strips.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Fritz has the test strips too that I like to use.

[@Wintersdark]

Yeah, while liquid test kits are more accurate, test strips are fine for our purposes. IMHO test strips for regular testing, liquid kits if something changes just so you can get known-good information / confirmation before acting.

[@lurklingX]

yikes. $44 versus $32.

[@RedsMyFavoriteColor]

So exactly the same as API kit but more expensive. No thanks.

[@Jack1235-j7i]

@PrimeTimeAquatics so that better than apl brand and also I set up a 5 gallon tank

[@Jack1235-j7i]

Thank you for support of other fish keepers and also getting fish healthy

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think so - just because the directions are easier to follow and the pH is only one test instead of two.