CHoffman

Hello. found this at walmart.com. I'm thinking it's the same thing as API Master KIT. But it only has 6 bottles mine has 7. It says it test GH and KH but nothing about nitrate. What is the difference in this kit and the kit I have. This one is almost half the price of what I paid at Petsmart. Here is the link http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3635493

Lucy

I now what you're looking at. If you read the reviews they say the kit actually contains pH, High Range pH, ammonia, nitrite, Nitrate tests not, GH and KH.

And yeah, much cheaper than the $30+ I spent on it too.

CHoffman

Thank you Lucy!!! Appreciate it. I guess when this one runs out I'll be buying from there. Free site to store even

Lucy

I plan on doing the same thing.

I like that 'Free to Store" option.

Shawnie

but its not api brand is it and that the description from walmart says no nitrates but the reviews from customers says it does...I rely so very much on my api kit to keep me up to par with my water that id hate to have something go wrong to save a buck ....hmmm im heading to walmart tomorrow im gonna check this bad boy out LOL

CHoffman

I kept looking for the API symbol or something on the pic but couldn't find it. The reviews do say it is API..and I was confused because there are only 6 bottles..The one I have has 7..It does say its not sold in stores, only online on the website. So I doubt it you'll find it. I think it is API and I think it does test nitrate just because of the reviews but i don't get the bottle number difference.

Shawnie

well ill let ya know in a couple hours as Im heading out to wally world in a bit...im too curious to wait until tomorrow..not to mention the two tanks for xmas presents need to be set up now to cycle hahaha...no reason like a holiday season to shop for more fish!

fishlover78

I am awaiting my Christmas gifts too! It looks like one or two 33 gallon long tanks complete with deluxe hood and black pine stand! I am soooo happy

CHoffman

Thanks Shawnie..I appreciate it. If it really is the API that would be GREAT!!!

I won't be on until later tonight. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus are in town. Tonight is our towns Old Fashion Christmas and Santa Clause magically lights our Main and 1st streets and all the parks. My husband is a Power Lineman for the city so he and the rest of the crew have been preparing for this for a good month now...Husband gets to help santa with the lighting of the town. The girls are going crazy about it..lol..LUCKY DADDY...gets to help Santa. Then we have a BIG drive through park that is done up with christmas scenes and lights and they have a train through another park we have to ride..lol...Husband has been busy and wants to show it off. =-) I'm kinda excited too

Shawnie

sounds like a fun time choffman!!!! I love the old fashion ways and especially love chrismas with family..unfortunately, the walmart didnt have one but the woman is going to get one shipped there and I left my name for them to call me....so until I can get my hands and eyes on that , im gonna hold off buying LOL ...even if its a great savings!!

Lucy

That does sounds like a fun night! I hope you have fun.

I've never seen the API master kit sold in Walmart.

Thanks for the info, Shawnie, let us know when it comes in and what it contains.

CHoffman

We had a blast. It was freezing but fun. Santa did a good job and my 3 year old was star struck..lol..She did get a hug from jolly St. Nick though. My 18 month old was in total fear of him. The whole town looks awesome. The parks are great and the train was fun but very cold.

Thanks for doing that Shawnie. I really appreciate you doing the research on this. Wouldn't it be awesome if it was the real deal.

Shawnie

it would be awesome!! almost like too good to be true...but im deffinately going to follow through with this LOL if i can save a buck here and there, I can buy more fish

I just love the lil ones at holiday time..their faces and expressions are pricelesss!

CHoffman

I know. This is my favorite time of the year. Fireplace going, chirstmas tree all lit up, and little ones in feety pj's..lol..I LOVE LOVE it. Getting fish for Christmas is a really good idea. I need a few more fish for my 3 year olds tank and I was going to just get them but I could just pull it off as another christmas gift from Santa...Thanks for the idea. Darn Santa get all the credit for everything

Beeker

WOW
I just ran out of Nitrate test in my kit. I went to Petco, and the kits they have there have ph high, ph low, ammonia, and nitrite... That's it! DUH! Where is the nitrate test? That is the most important for an established tank! You have to buy it separately for another 10 bucks.
Walmart, here I come!
They are good for something!
I still won't buy fish there.

Shawnie

get some extra sponge/filter media and put it in your tanks now!! in 2-3 weeks it will be seeded for any new tanks santa might bring instant cycle LOL

CHoffman

I asked this question in another thread but I forgot where..lol...Where do I put the sponge extra media..Just in the filter box where it will fit??

CHoffman

I bought my kit at PetCo and it had the nitrate in it...WEIRD. was the price the same as the one with everything in it?? RIP OFF..lol.

Shawnie

Yup!

CHoffman

i just went searching for it and found where I asked it...It was under Pleco Help and acutally it was you....Thanks for answering my question again...That will come in handy because I'm going to be getting a new tank in Feb..This time I'm a little more educated and won't be using fish to cycle so that will work perfectly. Thanks again Shawnie

Shawnie

your welcome~...ive got 7 tanks now and thanks to this site and some amazing members, the 7 are easier than when I joined with 2 ..so be careful of MTS (its the sites fault not mine )

CHoffman

Hee Hee...That's a fact. you do have to watch out my MTS..I think I'm there though..lol..Or very close.