Features
- pH High & Low, Ammonia, Nitrite, GH, KH, Chlorine, Iron, Carbon Dioxide
- The all inclusive test kit for the serious hobbyist
Description
Correct water conditions are essential for the health and development of
both fish and plants. Performing the tests included in the Deluxe Fresh-Lab
will assist in establishing and maintaining a successful aquarium.
A stable pH, maintained at the natural level for specific aquarium inhabitants
is essential for their well-being and therefore should be checked regularly.
Ammonia, which is toxic for fish, is regularly introduced into the aquarium
by fish waste. A functioning Biological Filter, which house living colonies
of nitrifying bacteria, will convert the ammonia to nitrite and thereafter
to nitrate, which are less harmful. Regular testing for ammonia will provide
a positive indication that your Biological Filter is functioning correctly
and that it is in balance with the stocking level.
Iron is an essential element regularly taken up by plants. In order to dose
iron supplements such as FloraFe, it is important to monitor the level of
iron present in the water.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is taken up regularly by aquarium plants. Over stocking
of plants in the aquarium can deplete the carbon dioxide adversely effecting
their growth. The solubility of CO2 in water is affected by the Carbonate
hardness (KH) of the water. All plants and many fish species are dependant
on a specific General Hardness (GH) for their well being. Therefore both GH
and KH should be monitored regularly.
Chlorine is often used to ensure that tap water is safe for human consumption,
it is however harmful to fish, plants and nitrifying bacteria. Use the chlorine
kit to ensure that only chlorine free water is added to your aquarium.
Contains the following individual Fresh tests:
pH High - 100 tests,
pH Low - 100 tests,
Ammonia - 60 tests,
Nitrite - 80 tests,
GH - 25 tests,
KH - 25 tests,
Chlorine - 60 tests,
Iron - 60 tests,
CO2 - 35 tests.
The kit also contains 25 ml bottles for each of the Plant Success range -
FloraFe, FloraVit & FloraPure
