{"title":"Salifert","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"salifertnitrateno3profitestkit","title":"Salifert Nitrate NO3 Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eSalifert Nitrate NO3 Profi Test Kit - 60 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMade in Holland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e60 Tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAccurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWhen an aquarium has insufficient regions deprived of oxygen (= anaerobic zones) or denitrification proceeds incompletely then nitrate will build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA too high nitrate concentration can result in unwanted algae-growth and these might irritate corals in their neighbourhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNitrate as such also is detrimental to coral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe nitrate concentration in a proper functioning reef aquarium should preferably be lower than 1 mg\/L. Fish-only aquariums would usually show much higher nitrate concentrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMost test kits use a procedure in which a certain part of nitrate is converted chemically into nitrite and is measured as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOnce again, just as with nitrite testing, amine interference has a major impact on the measured value. If such an interference occurs concentrations much lower than actual will be measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMany nitrate test kits are prone to amine interference. This can give results much lower than actual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Salifert nitrate test does not suffer from such an amine interference. The very special ingredients allow a very fast and precise measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe range spans from very low to a very high nitrate concentration (approx. 0.05 – 20 mg\/L as Nitrate-Nitrogen or 0.2 – 100 mg\/L as nitrate ion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe kit can perform approx. 60 measurements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044120129624,"sku":"8714079130385","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/001171d8663d40089f83bc926b78d2b9e7df1599.jpg?v=1779081004"},{"product_id":"salifert-potassium-reef-test","title":"Salifert Potassium Reef Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaving a reliable and easy to use potassium test kit is hard to come by. Salifert test kits have been trusted by discerning reefers for years for their ease of use and reliability. Many other test kits are hard to use and consume your valuable time. The average test using this kit should easily take under 5 minutes and give you a reading that can be repeated time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains up to 40 potassium tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are dosing potassium, the ability to monitor and measure how much you are adding is invaluable. Potassium levels in natural seawater is normally around 400 ppm. Many reefers will report loss of coloration in corals when potassium level start to drop below 360 ppm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore commencing with each test it is very important to clean the nozzle (including the tip) of the K-3 dropper bottle with a paper tissue. Even if the nozzle looks clean and dry. Do this by applying a slight pressure on the tissue while cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e put the cap back on the K-3 bottle until the test has been completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extra testing vial is included with the kit for convenience and only a one vial is needed for a single test. That lets you to use one vial while the other is being cleaned. With potassium test kits it is important to keep reagent tips, syringes and testing vials clean for reliable readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding the reagent bottle directly vertical will allow for even and consistent drops making readings reliable and repeatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the unlabeled syringe add 1mL of aquarium water to the test vial. There will be a small air bubble (approx. 0.05 mL) in the syringe do \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e attempt to remove the air bubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 0.5 mL of K-1 using the red labeled syringe in the test vial. There will be a small air bubble (approx. 0.05 mL) in the syringe do \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e attempt to remove the air bubble. Swirl the test vial gently for at least 20 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to the test vial 3 drops of K-2 while holding the dropper bottle in a vertical position. There is no need to swirl the test vial after this step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to the test vial K-3 one drop at a time, while holding the dropper bottle in a vertical position. Swirl the test vial for 2 seconds in between each drop of reagent. Continue adding K-3 while counting drops and swirling between each until the color changes from a white or yellowish color to a baby blue \/ light blue color. The change is very dramatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter color change is complete compare number of drops to ppm potassium chart below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20ml K-1 Liquid Reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10ml K-2 Liquid Reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10ml K-3 Liquid Reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 1mL Syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Testing Vials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044285149272,"sku":"8714079150208","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/s7BFINrF-original-1_700x700_01bd7cd5-eb42-4487-89c0-cd54c1dee1c5.jpg?v=1779084729"},{"product_id":"salifertcoppercuprofitestkit","title":"Salifert Copper Cu Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eSalifert Copper Cu Profi Test Kit - 50 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMade in Holland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e50 Tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAccurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCalcium is a major constituent of calcareous algae, skeletal material of hard corals and the skeletal needles of soft\/leather corals. Calcium also fulfils many biological functions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eQuite often a too low calcium concentration retards coral and calcareous algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNSW contains 400 – 450 mg\/L calcium. Which is also the value we should strive for. For a stable aquarium environment the fluctuation in calcium content should preferably not more than approx. 15 mg\/L. This automatically means that the calcium test should be able to monitor comparable fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIn a healthy aquarium growth and multiplication of corals, desired calcareous algae and other organisms results in calcium depletion. Because of the importance of calcium timely corrective measures would have to be taken. For that purpose a proper calcium additive together with an accurate test kit are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOur calcium test is capable in resolving the calcium content in 10 mg\/L steps. The colour change is sharp and facilitates the detection of small but highly significant fluctuations in the calcium concentration. Salifert is the only one in offering a true accuracy and precision as claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe kit can perform approx. 50 - 100 measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Mundo Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSalifert's Coral Calcium additive is manufactured using a very special procedure. This results in a highly concentrated additive that not only makes calcium addition easy, it also avoids that the ionic balance is disturbed when used in combination with our KH + pH Buffer or any other sodium based buffer. Common additives, which contain only calcium chloride or improperly use of kalkwasser (calcium hydroxide), can upset the ionic balance resulting in aquarium water very different from NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044337512536,"sku":"8714079130453","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/0f4dab29ceb9f7a4fda562043990fda81f1924c8.jpg?v=1779081038"},{"product_id":"salifertnitriteno2profitestkit","title":"Salifert Nitrite NO2 Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eNitrite is a substance that is toxic to fish and invertebrates. It is a misconception that once a tank is through its cycle (first 3 or 4 weeks) that nitrite has vanished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eNitrite is converted to nitrate in properly cycled aquariums. The thus formed nitrate is transformed into harmless nitrogen gas (=denitrification). This happens in areas deprived of oxygen within live rock and miscellaneous filter materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eBefore it can be transformed to nitrogen gas the nitrate is first converted back to nitrite. When for whatever reason this particular cycle can not be completed, toxic nitrite can be present in significant concentration and readily be detected by test kits that do not suffer from amine interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMany nitrite test kits suffer from interference by amines (such as naturally occurring and essential amino acids) resulting in a too low measured value especially if the nitrite concentration is relatively low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eSalifert’s Nitrite test kit does not suffer from such an amine interference because very special ingredients are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThese same ingredients also result in a full color development within minutes. The developed color is very intense making detection of even minute traces of nitrite easy. It probably is the most sensitive, accurate and fastest nitrite test kit available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eColor Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial 20ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMeasurement Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 2ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eNO2 Reagent - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e60 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044432375896,"sku":"8714079130378","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/6b9e051286bc7cfba2562ef578936dd2b9981beb.jpg?v=1779081040"},{"product_id":"salifertcalciumcaprofitestkit","title":"Salifert Calcium Ca Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eCalcium is a major constituent of calcareous algae, skeletal material of hard corals and the skeletal needles of soft\/leather corals. Calcium also fulfills many biological functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eQuite often a too low calcium concentration retards coral and calcareous algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eNatural seawater contains 400–450mg\/L calcium. Which is also the value we should strive for. For a stable aquarium environment the fluctuation in calcium content should preferably not more than approx. 15mg\/L. This automatically means that the calcium test should be able to monitor comparable fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn a healthy aquarium growth and multiplication of corals, desired calcareous algae and other organisms results in calcium depletion. Because of the importance of calcium timely corrective measures would have to be taken. For that purpose a proper calcium additive together with an accurate test kit are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert Calcium Test Kit is capable in resolving the calcium content in 10mg\/L steps. The color change is sharp and facilitates the detection of small but highly significant fluctuations in the calcium concentration. Salifert is the only one in offering a true accuracy and precision as claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 1ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMeasurement Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCa Reagent 1 - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCa Reagent 2 - 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCa Reagent 3 - 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e100-200 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044552372312,"sku":"8714079130347","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/8e1189459a41d1f90b6ddfcff500da1cbfb30ca5.jpg?v=1779081037"},{"product_id":"salifertphprofitestkit","title":"Salifert pH Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe pH value can have a major impact on the growth of corals and calcareous algae and on many biological processes. The pH should not be allowed to fluctuate more than approx. 0.3 units during 24 hours and should preferably be kept between 8.0 and 8.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf the pH is too low then the cause may be a too low alkalinity and\/or insufficient aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eA low pH can be corrected by improving aeration and by increasing the alkalinity to NSW (Natural seawater) value up to approximately 25% above NSW levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert pH test kit is sufficiently accurate to monitor pH fluctuations of approx 0.2 pH units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eColor Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial 20ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003epH Reagent - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e50 Tests (Range pH 7.4 - 8.6)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044703236184,"sku":"8714079130491","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/0732fdd90a863144ba6091011673b1937a51f8b9.jpg?v=1779081041"},{"product_id":"salifertammonianh3profitestkit","title":"Salifert Ammonia NH3 Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eAmmonia and ammonium are substances which should be converted rapidly into nitrite followed by nitrate and nitrogen gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf this does not happen then the aquarium is not fully cycled or biological processes are not proceeding as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert Ammonia test is very straightforward and measures the sum of toxic ammonia and ammonium in just a few minutes. It can detect 0.5ppm of total ammonia easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial 20ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 1ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eNH3 Reagent - 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;\"\u003e50 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044708642904,"sku":"8714079130477","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/6c1bd5c66de15f7e4d74659ba3bb1afdbb88dce2.jpg?v=1779081036"},{"product_id":"salifertphosphatepo4profitestkit","title":"Salifert Phosphate PO4 Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003ePhosphate has several negative effects if present in a too high concentration. First of all undesirable algae growth might result, making an aquarium an unpleasant sight. Phosphate also blocks or retards the growth of corals and calcareous algae. One of the scientific studies shows that a phosphate concentration higher than 0.05mg\/L decreases the growth of calcareous algae by 90%!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eWashing fish food, which is a rich source for phosphates in a sieve after thawing reduces the input of phosphate tremendously. Also avoiding use of phosphate-rich low-grade activated carbon helps keep phosphate levels as low as possible. Checking the activated carbon for phosphate prior to use is therefore highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eSince phosphate can have major consequences when present in a concentration above 0.05mg\/L a test kit should be able in detecting even lower concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert phosphate test already detects, within seconds, 0.015mg\/L of phosphate. This makes phosphate measurement highly reliable and informative allowing timely measures to be taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eColor Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial 20ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMeasurement Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePO4 Reagent 1 - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePO4 Reagent 2 - Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e60 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044776407128,"sku":"8714079130361","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/f3aa53f50a2de5497910271f6ec583aa055340a8.jpg?v=1779081041"},{"product_id":"salifertmagnesiummgprofitestkit","title":"Salifert Magnesium Mg Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMagnesium is present in naturaql seawater in a fairly high concentration (1300-1400mg\/L). Magnesium is an essential part of chlorophyll, which is necessary for photosynthesis. Without photosynthesis plants, including algae and the corals, which we usually have in our aquariums, would not be able to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMagnesium has another important function since in fact makes maintaining the correct combination of calcium concentration and alkalinity or carbonate hardness possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe explanation is as follows. Calcium forms with carbonates and bicarbonates an insoluble compound called calcium carbonate. Yes this is indeed an important building stone for corals and calcareous algae but then it should be formed by biological processes and be deposited at the right place. Therefore formation of calcium carbonate by chemical processes should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eEven without biological interference calcium carbonate would be formed and would deplete calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness without fulfilling any function. In fact it will scavenge many important trace elements as well lowering the trace element concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMagnesium slows down this negative process. The lower the magnesium concentration the faster this negative process will take place and also at a much lower calcium and alkalinity\/carbonate hardness value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMaintaining a correct magnesium concentration is therefore very important and is indirectly responsible for fast coral and calcareous algae growth by virtue of making the maintenance of correct calcium and alkalinity figures possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMagnesium is depleted by algae and is also depleted by the use of excessive kalkwasser and by going far beyond natural calcium and alkalinity and pH values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThere are also certain brands of salt, which have or had a dramatically low magnesium content. Use of such a salt will result in permanent problems with calcium and carbonate hardness values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe measurement of magnesium and taking corrective measures are justified. Magnesium additives should be such that no ionic imbalance is created. Furthermore many magnesium salts contain sufficient amounts of ammonia to upset biological balances. Very high-grade magnesium salts are therefore required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert magnesium test is very straightforward and does not suffer from calcium and strontium interferences when within certain bounds. It measures in sufficient accurate steps of 30mg\/L with a sharp color change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMeasurement Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 2ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 1ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMg Reagent 1 - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMg Reagent 2 - Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMg Reagent 3 - 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e50 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044822151256,"sku":"8714079130422","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/ea8706d6da97eb6d81b72796d9ef58e9dbc7d630.jpg?v=1779081039"},{"product_id":"salifertcarbonatehardnessalkalinitykhalkprofitestkit","title":"Salifert Carbonate Hardness\/Alkalinity KH\/Alk Profi Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Lato, HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eCalcium alone cannot form the skeletal material of corals and allow calcareous algae to grow. Some other substances are needed as well. A few other constituents are carbonate and bicarbonate. These two substances also have a major impact on the stabilization of the pH in the proper range of 8.1–8.4. Such stabilisation is also called buffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe total carbonate and bicarbonate concentration is also called carbonate alkalinity or carbonate hardness. The only difference between alkalinity and carbonate hardness is a conversion factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eNatural seawater has an alkalinity of approx. 2.7meq\/L or approximately 7.5dKH when expressed as carbonate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eFor a stable system the alkalinity or carbonate hardness should have a value similar to NSW or slightly higher and should preferably not fluctuate by more than 5%. This means a maximum fluctuation of 0.14meq\/L or 0.4dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eTherefore an alkalinity test kit should be capable in measuring in steps smaller than 0.14meq\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eSince the major buffer components used for coral and calcareous algae growth are bicarbonate and carbonate, they should be added to correct any decrease in alkalinity or carbonate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eA proper formulated buffer should function in such a way that the corrective measures results in a long lasting effect and should not upset the pH of the system. The alkalinity or carbonate hardness should be kept as stable as possible requiring highly sensitive and accurate means for testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Salifert KH\/Alkalinity Test Kit is very straightforward. It measures in sufficient small steps of 0.1meq\/L or 0.3dKH  with a sharp color change. This makes detection of important yet small change possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIncluded in the Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px 35px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePlastic Vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSyringe 1ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eKH Reagent - 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eKH Indicator - 10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eKH\/Alkalinity Standard Check Solution 15ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e100-200 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044832735320,"sku":"8714079130354","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/3347ac443db43ff27e79a7f7e7135de1be4b29fd.jpg?v=1779081038"}],"url":"https:\/\/bespokeaquariums.com.au\/collections\/salifert.oembed","provider":"Bespoke Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}