{"product_id":"salifert-alkalinity-marine-test-kit","title":"Salifert Alkalinity Marine Test Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSalifert Alkalinity Marine Test Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalifert Alkalinity Marine Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine water test kit for measuring alkalinity, also known as carbonate hardness or KH, in small increments. It is designed for reef and marine aquarium keepers who want to monitor this important water parameter to help maintain stable pH conditions for corals and calcareous algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium alone cannot form the skeletal material of corals or support calcareous algae growth. Carbonate and bicarbonate are additional important constituents, and both play a major role in stabilising pH within the proper range of 8.1–8.4. This pH-stabilising effect is also known as buffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures marine-water alkalinity or carbonate hardness (KH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps identify small but important changes in alkalinity before they become larger fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures in small steps of 0.1 meq\/L or 0.3 dKH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a sharp colour change to make the test result easier to detect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides approximately 100–200 measurements per kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports regular monitoring of the carbonate and bicarbonate buffer components used by corals and calcareous algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Salifert KH\/Alk test to check the alkalinity or carbonate hardness of marine aquarium water regularly. The test is straightforward to use and provides a sharp colour change while measuring in increments of 0.1 meq\/L or 0.3 dKH, allowing important small changes to be detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse test results to monitor whether alkalinity remains stable. Where alkalinity or carbonate hardness decreases, carbonate and bicarbonate are the major buffer components that should be added for correction. A properly formulated buffer should provide a long-lasting corrective effect without upsetting the system pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef systems containing corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine tanks with calcareous algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepers monitoring KH, carbonate hardness or alkalinity as part of routine marine water testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParameter tested: alkalinity \/ carbonate hardness (KH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement resolution: 0.1 meq\/L or 0.3 dKH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour endpoint: sharp colour change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate number of measurements: 100–200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSW alkalinity: approximately 2.7 meq\/L, or approximately 7.5 dKH when expressed as carbonate hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a stable system, alkalinity or carbonate hardness should be similar to NSW or slightly higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred maximum fluctuation: no more than 5%, equivalent to a maximum fluctuation of 0.14 meq\/L or 0.4 dKH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Salifert Alkalinity Marine Test Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Salifert Alkalinity Marine Test Kit measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt measures alkalinity, also called carbonate alkalinity, carbonate hardness or KH, in marine aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is alkalinity important in a reef aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCarbonate and bicarbonate are major buffer components that help stabilise pH in the proper range of 8.1–8.4 and are important constituents for coral skeletal material and calcareous algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate are the test increments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Salifert KH\/Alk test measures in steps of 0.1 meq\/L or 0.3 dKH, which are smaller than the stated preferred maximum fluctuation of 0.14 meq\/L or 0.4 dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat alkalinity level is stated for NSW?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNSW has an alkalinity of approximately 2.7 meq\/L, or approximately 7.5 dKH when expressed as carbonate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tests can this kit perform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kit can perform approximately 100–200 measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39279315550262,"sku":"8714079130354","price":298.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/salifert-alkalinity-marine-test-kit-carbonate-hardness-water-test-100-200-tests.jpg?v=1743713433","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/salifert-alkalinity-marine-test-kit","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}