{"product_id":"salifert-kh-alkalinity-profi-test","title":"SALIFERT Carbonate Hardness Profi Test kit for saltwater (Alkalinity, KH)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium is not the only substance needed to form the skeletal material of corals and allow calcareous algae to grow. Carbonate and bicarbonate are also needed and these two substances can have a major effect on stabilizing or buffering pH levels in the aquarium in the correct range of 8.1 to 8.4.\\\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total carbonate and bicarbonate concentration is also called alkalinity or carbonate hardness and for a stable system the alkalinity should not fluctuate by more than 5% from the optimum level of approx. 2.8 meq\/L i.e. a maximum fluctuation of 0.14 meq\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Salifert test is sensitive enough to detect small changes in levels of alkalinity, measuring in steps of 0.1 meq\/L and demonstrating a very sharp color change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSufficient for 100 to 200 tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Salifert KH + pH buffer additive makes correction of the alkalinity or carbonate hardness simple and does not upset the pH of the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be used for marine water, frewshwater and garden pond water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd with the 5 ml syringe 4 ml of water in the test vial. For a lower resolution and more tests per kit add 2 instead of 4 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShake the KH-Ind dropping bottle a few times and add 2 drops in the test vial (1 drop for the low resolution mode).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePut the plastic tip firmly on the 1 ml syringe. And draw into the syringe the KH reagent (ensure that the end of the plastic tip is constantly submersed in the KH reagent) till the lower end of the black part of the piston is exactly at the 1.00 ml mark. There will be some air present just below the piston. This is the air which was present between the end of the plastic tip and the piston. This will not influence the test result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd dropwise with the 1 ml syringe the KH reagent to the water in the test tube. Swirl after each drop a second or two. Continue with this until the color changes from blue\/green to orange-red or pink color (whichever color is observed first).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHold the syringe with the tip facing upward and read the position of the, now the upper end, of the black part of the piston. The syringe has graduations of 0.01 ml. Read the KH or alkalinity value from the table or calculate as follows.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e KH in dKH = (1 - reading in step 5) x 16\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Alk in meq\/L = (1 - reading in step 5) x 5.71\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If you have chosen for the lower resolution multiply the calculated result by 2.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Natural sea water has a KH of 8 dKH or alkalinity of 2.9 meq\/L\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e KH and alkalinity are increased safely with Salifert`s KH + pH Buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep out of the reach of children! Only for aquarium hobby use. The use of protective gloves and eye protection is recommended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Please read the instructions carefully before using the product. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe KH\/Alkalinity reageant contains a dye. Avoid spilling the dye on fabric and other materials since they may become stained. Keep out of reach of children. Not for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalifert:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Salifert is a Netherlands base company that produces top of the line test kits as well as tank additives and foods for marine and reef aquariums.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Salifert is well established and popular with hobbyist for their accurate and affordable test kits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65951834734941,"sku":"SALKHPT","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/0256\/4701\/files\/SALIFERTCarbonateHardnessAlkalinity_KH_ProfiTest_Saltwater_-main.jpg?v=1789716709","url":"https:\/\/nuvowear.org\/products\/salifert-kh-alkalinity-profi-test","provider":"JA'LANDRA RENEA MCDOLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}