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	test kit expiration dates?
LMuha Mega Fish Posts: 908 Kudos: 1144 Votes: 183 Registered: 17-Mar-2003	Don't know if this belongs in this forum, but since it is related to water quality, I'll post here: I know test strips for ammonia, etc., tend to get less accurate as they get older. Is the same true of the kits that use liquid reagents? And if so, how long are they good?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
james747 Banned Posts: 232 Kudos: 203 Votes: 14 Registered: 03-Jan-2004	General rule of thumb is about 12 months. I write the purchase date on the box to give me a rough idea of the kits age. I use liquid kits for better accuracy. Last edited by james747 at 01-Jan-2005 18:32
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Curare Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 130 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2004	Yeah, this is something I worry about. How long do the liquid tests last? And why is that every single one is different from the next. I'm using Sera test kits now, and I spewed last night when I accidentally lost half of the active ingredient for my nitrates! into the carpet! bugger!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Cory_Di Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 7953 Kudos: 2917 Votes: 25 Registered: 19-Dec-2002	I replace mine yearly. I don't trust it past that. That is what I like about the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Test Kits - I have never had to purchase a new one short of 12 months because you can get so many tests out of one bottle . Diane
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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