Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit

Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit

Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit is a marine aquarium water test kit for measuring calcium concentration in saltwater aquariums. It is intended for reef keepers monitoring calcium used by corals, calcareous algae and other aquarium organisms.

Calcium is a major constituent of calcareous algae, hard coral skeletal material, and the skeletal needles of soft and leather corals. It also performs many biological functions within a marine aquarium. As corals, desirable calcareous algae and other organisms grow and multiply, they can deplete available calcium from the water.

Key Benefits

• Accurately measures calcium concentration in marine aquariums.
• Helps monitor calcium levels that support the growth of corals and calcareous algae.
• Resolves calcium content in 10 mg/L steps, allowing small but significant changes to be monitored.
• Provides a sharp colour change to assist with detecting fluctuations in calcium concentration.
• Salifert describes this test as offering true accuracy and precision as claimed.
• Performs approximately 50 - 100 measurements.

How to Use

• Use the test kit to regularly measure the calcium concentration in your marine aquarium.
• Monitor results for changes in calcium content, particularly as corals, calcareous algae and other organisms consume calcium.
• Where calcium is too low, use the test results to determine when corrective measures and a suitable calcium additive may be required.

Suitable For

• Marine and reef aquariums containing hard corals, soft corals, leather corals and calcareous algae.
• Aquariums where calcium depletion may occur through the growth and multiplication of corals, desired calcareous algae and other organisms.
• Marine aquarists seeking to monitor calcium fluctuations in 10 mg/L increments.

Specifications

• Measures calcium concentration in marine aquarium water.
• Calcium resolution: 10 mg/L steps.
• Approximate number of measurements: 50 - 100.
• NSW calcium concentration: 400 – 450 mg/L.
• For a stable aquarium environment, calcium fluctuation should preferably not exceed approximately 15 mg/L.

What's Included

• Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit measure?
It measures calcium concentration in marine aquarium water.

Why should calcium be monitored in a reef aquarium?
Calcium is used by hard corals, soft and leather corals, calcareous algae and other organisms. Their growth and multiplication can result in calcium depletion.

What calcium level does the source recommend aiming for?
NSW contains 400 – 450 mg/L calcium, which is the value stated as the target range.

How precise is this calcium test?
The kit is capable of resolving calcium content in 10 mg/L steps and uses a sharp colour change to make small fluctuations easier to detect.

How much should calcium levels fluctuate in a stable marine aquarium?
For a stable aquarium environment, fluctuations should preferably not be more than approximately 15 mg/L.

How many tests can this kit perform?
The Salifert Calcium Marine Test Kit can perform approximately 50 - 100 measurements.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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