Test kits.. do they go bad?

[bigbites]

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.

Bites

 

[vega]

Yes, all test kit will go bad. Check the expire date printed on the box or bottle.
HTH

 

[TankGirl]

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]

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]

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

 

[bigbites]

my guys seem stress free.. the one I have must be ok.. but I will take your advice and get an updated kit ASAP