Full control over parameters in aquarium water

Aquatest – tests for measuring water parameters

Aquatest pHx2

pH measurement
in the range of 4,5 – 9,0

Aquatest pHx2 is used for pH measurement in the general range of 4,5 – 9,0 with an accuracy of 0,5 and in the precise range of 6,0 – 8,0 with an accuracy of 0,2. A simple pH measurement method involves adding a few drops of indicator to the water sample, and then matching the obtained colour with a corresponding colour scale and reading the result.

Proper and relatively stable water pH-value is one of the most important parameters in determining the conditions necessary for healthy fish life in aquariums and garden ponds.
pH value in the range of 6.0-8.0 is suitable for the majority of fish; however some species require more acidic water (e.g. Characidae and Ciprinidae – pH 5,0-6,0), while others may require more alkaline water (e.g. Cichlids from the African lake of Malawi – pH of 7,8-8,3). Too high water pH may cause alkalosis, and too low may contribute to acidosis. No violent water pH value changes should be made in an aquarium with fish.

Two Zoolek conditioners are used for correcting water reaction in aquariums: Aquacid for lowering water pH (acidification), and Aqualkal for raising pH. pH correction should be carried out gradually to avoid violent water pH value changes in an aquarium with fish at a conditioner dilution of 1 in 100 (20 ml in 2 l of water). After several hours, one must check the pH of the aquarium water. The consumption of conditioners is influenced by many factors, however it is largely dependent on the carbonate hardness of water (KH).

– 2 bottles with indicator solvents
– double colour scale
– test tube
– syringe
– directions for use

Product code 1020

Check water parameters in your aquarium

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