{"product_id":"salifert-kh-alk-profi-test-100-200-tests","title":"Salifert KH\/ALK Profi test (100-200 tests)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalifert KH\/Alkalinity Profi Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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.\u003cbr\u003eSufficient for 100 to 200 tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert KH + pH buffer additive makes correction of the alkalinity or carbonate hardness simple and does not upset the pH of the system\u003cbr\u003eCan be used for marine water, freshwater and garden pond water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Variations of this product can be found in many online stores. The version we carry is of the highest quality. Although this item is eligible for price matching under our Low Price Guarantee, please be certain the product you want to price match is the same make and model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\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\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\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\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\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKH in dKH = (1 - reading in step 5) x 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlk in meq\/L = (1 - reading in step 5) x 5.71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have chosen for the lower resolution multiply the calculated result by 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural sea water has a KH of 8 dKH or alkalinity of 2.9 meq\/L. KH and alkalinity are increased safely with KH + pH Buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Salifert KH\/ALK Profi test (100-200 tests)\" src=\"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/SF-20logo.jpg\" align=\"baseline\" hspace=\"0\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.marine-aquatics.eu\/inshop\/Files\/SALIFERT-KHPT_EN\/SF%20logo.jpg\" data-files=\"SF-20logo.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47357164585283,"sku":"SALIFERT-KHPT","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/salifert-kh-alk-profi-test-100-200-tests-139.webp?v=1734576764","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/sv\/products\/salifert-kh-alk-profi-test-100-200-tests","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}