Test kits.. do they go bad? - Aquarium Advice

bigbites · 09-02-2004, 11:50 AM

hey all.. someone gave me an older test kit today... its one of those deluxe Fresh Lab 7 in one kits..

Not sure how old it is.. but do the chemicals go bad after a while?

Just curious.

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vega · 09-02-2004, 11:59 AM

Yes, all test kit will go bad. Check the expire date printed on the box or bottle.
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TankGirl · 09-02-2004, 12:15 PM

Usually one year is about it for them. AP test kits list the manufacture date on them, not an expiry date, so if it was manufactured over a year ago get a new one.

Meredith · 09-02-2004, 02:05 PM

Funny story about old test kits. I went into a brand new pet store that opened in town. Bought an ammonia test kit, it had expired in 2002!! This was just a few months ago. I was SO mad!! Made me wonder where they get the stuff they sell. needless to say, I didnt go back. But now I always check for an expiration date before I leave the store.

glasstapper · 09-03-2004, 12:55 AM

yea they do for sure,, when i just started i lost a bunch of fish to a faulty test kit

bigbites · 09-03-2004, 03:10 PM

my guys seem stress free.. the one I have must be ok.. but I will take your advice and get an updated kit [acronym:18c030e821="As soon as possible"]ASAP[/acronym:18c030e821]

09-02-2004, 11:50 AM	#1
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TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Usually one year is about it for them. AP test kits list the manufacture date on them, not an expiry date, so if it was manufactured over a year ago get a new one. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

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09-02-2004, 11:59 AM	#2
vega Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 575 Images: 6	Yes, all test kit will go bad. Check the expire date printed on the box or bottle. [acronym:cc44ad1e28="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:cc44ad1e28]

09-02-2004, 02:05 PM	#4
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	Funny story about old test kits. I went into a brand new pet store that opened in town. Bought an ammonia test kit, it had expired in 2002!! This was just a few months ago. I was SO mad!! Made me wonder where they get the stuff they sell. needless to say, I didnt go back. But now I always check for an expiration date before I leave the store.

09-03-2004, 03:10 PM	#6
bigbites Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: philadelphia, PA Posts: 21	my guys seem stress free.. the one I have must be ok.. but I will take your advice and get an updated kit [acronym:18c030e821="As soon as possible"]ASAP[/acronym:18c030e821]