Frequently Asked Questions
How many and which parameters does the Futura Care 7 in 1 Kit test for
Our strips help you keep track of the following 7 essential parameters: Nitrate (NO3), Nitrite (NO2), Chlorine (Cl2), Total Hardness (GH), Total Alkalinity (TA), Carbonates (KH), and pH (pH).
Does this test for Ammonia
No, our 7 essential parameter kit does not test for Ammonia. Being as important as it is, as fishkeepers we all wonder why Ammonia is always sold in separate strips. This is because Ammonia uses a different measuring technology and, if combined with other parameters, would cause faulty readings.
How many strips will I receiveDoes the kit include anything else
This kit includes 150 strips. We package them separately in sealed sets of 50 (50 in the bottle and the other 100 in two bags of 50 each) to prevent them from being exposed to oxygen and make sure they will last for a long time and are only opened when needed.
We also included a plastic pipette, a downloadable results tracking calendar to make sure your are making progress, an introductory fishkeeping Ebook by industry experts and an extra printable results chart in case you lose the included one (or get it wet, because that happens, right) .
Whats the expiration dateAre the results accurateWhat happens if I start getting faulty readings
All the strips we manufacture have a 2 year shelf life. The expiration of the strips you receive will vary depending on when you buy them, but we make sure to always keep new stock that enables you to use them way before they expire. We use the best materials available to ensure that, if used correctly, they give accurate results, in the rare event that you get faulty readings, Futura Care takes full responsibility for your kit and solve any issues within 48 hours.