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AquaHomeTest KH
AquaHomeTest KH
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The Fauna Marin KH/Alkalinity test enables the carbonate hardness of aquarium water to be determined very precisely with an accuracy of 0.1 °dH by titration. The easily recognizable color change occurs from turquoise blue to pink.
The details:
- Measuring range: 0.1 – 20 °dH
- Resolution (accuracy): 0.1 °dH
- for highly precise determination of carbonate hardness/alkalinity in the aquarium
- Measurement in °dH (conversion table for other units included in the instructions for use)
- sufficient for approx. 100 applications at 0.2 °dH resolution or 50 tests at 0.1 °dH resolution (and at a KH of 10 °dH)
Carbonate hardness/alkalinity test PRECISION for saltwater aquariums
Measuring range: 0.1 - 20 °dKH
About carbonate hardness:
The carbonate hardness (KH)* or alkalinity* of a water sample characterizes the buffering capacity, i.e. the ability to maintain the pH value of the water. It is largely determined by the proportion of hydrogen carbonate ions in the water. As the pH value increases, other basic ions such as hydroxide ions also contribute to the alkalinity. The carbonate hardness should be checked very regularly in all aquariums. If the alkalinity in the aquarium is too low, the pH value can drop (acid drop) which is life-threatening for many fish and invertebrates. In reef aquariums, sufficient carbonate hardness is essential for strong coral growth. On the other hand, too high a carbonate hardness in saltwater tanks can lead to limescale precipitation and also have a negative effect on coral growth.
*In water chemistry, there are several terms to describe buffering capacity with different definitions. In aquariums, the term "carbonate hardness" is commonly used; however, it is the alkalinity that is measured. In this test, both terms are used interchangeably.
The carbonate hardness is usually given in degrees of German hardness (°dKH). A table for converting to other common units (such as the equivalent unit milllival per litre (mval/l) or the amount of substance in mmol/l) can be found on the cover page.
In the oceans, the carbonate hardness is 6.5 °dKH. In saltwater aquariums, the carbonate hardness should be between 6 and 9 °dKH.
Measures in case of unfavourable values:
To increase the carbonate hardness if the values are too low, we recommend using Fauna Marine Carbonate MIX or Easy dKH or ELEMENTALS KH. Let us advise you.
Package contents :
- 10 ml Reagent A
- 50 ml Reagent B
- 1 glass cuvette 10 ml
- 1 dosing syringe 5 ml
- 1 dosing syringe 1 ml with attachment
- 1 User manual
To protect the environment, the reagents for the KH / Alkalinity test PRECISION are also available as an inexpensive refill pack!
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
Do not smoke. Keep out of reach of children
delivery and shipping
delivery and shipping
- Shipping via UPS Express
- Next working day delivery
- Safely packed in a styrofoam box
Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:
- Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
- They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
- Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
- Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
- The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
- To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
- Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
- Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
- The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
- In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
