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To Purchase API & Other Test Kits:
Test Kits from AAP

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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals/API Treatments from AAP

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Frequently Asked Questions

API Aquarium Test Kits Instructions/Color Chart Downloads

AMMONIA TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Ammonia Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):
API Ammonia Test Kit Directions (PDF)

NITRATE TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Nitrate Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):

API Nitrate Test Kit Directions (PDF)

CALCIUM TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals GH/KH Test Kit. Please note there is no color chart for this test kit since it is a titration test kit:
API Calcium Test Kit Directions (PDF)

pH HIGH & LOW RANGE TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals pH Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):
API pH Test Kit Directions (PDF)

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PHOSPHATE TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Phosphate Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):
API Phosphate Test Kit Directions (PDF)

NITRITE TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Nitrite Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):
API Nitrite Test Kit Directions (PDF)

GH/KH TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals GH/KH Test Kit. Please note there is no color chart for this test kit since it is a titration test kit:
API GH/KH Test Kit Directions (PDF)

COPPER TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Copper Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):

API Copper Test Kit Directions (PDF)




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SALIFERT SILICATE/SILICA TEST KIT

These are the instructions for the Salifert Aquarium Silicate (Silica) Test Kit. For the color chart, simply save the picture to your computer, then print (card stock is best):

Rio+ Pumps Directions

Via Aqua Multi Filter Directions

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Via Aqua Multi Filter with UV Directions Download (Microsoft Word)

Terminator UV Sterilizer/Clarifier Instructions/Directions

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Via Aqua Terminator UV Sterilizer Directions (PDF)

TMC Pond Advantage UV Sterilizer/Clarifier Instructions
Most of the information is in common to the Vecton UV as well

Please Click here to download:
TMC Pond Advantage UV Sterilizer/Clarifier Directions (PDF)

AAP/TMC Aqua Ray LED Aquarium Light Controller Directions

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TMC Aqua Ray LED Aquarium Light Controller Directions (PDF)

TMC Aqua Ray LED Aquarium Light Multi-Controller Directions

TMC AquaRay LED Aquarium Light Smart Control 8 Directions
NEW; Available in 2015

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TMC Aqua Ray AquaRay LED Aquarium Light Smart Control 8 Directions (PDF)

TMC Aqua Ray AquaRay LED Smart Control 8 Set-Up Menu System (PDF)

Here is a video tutorial and features for the AquaRay Smart Control 8:
NEW! AquaRay Lighting Smart Controller 8 Video

AAP/TMC Aqua Ray LED Aquarium Light Solid State Lighting Systems Directions

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TMC Aqua Ray LED Aquarium Light Solid State Lighting Systems Directions (PDF)

TMC V2 Ozone Generator Directions

Rena Smart Filter Directions

Please Click here to download:
Rena Smart Filter Directions (PDF) (13 pages)

Via Aqua 750 Canister Filter Instructions

Please Click here to download:
Via Aqua 750 Canister Filter Instructions/ Directions (PDF)

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