{"product_id":"salifert-magnesium-marine-test-kit","title":"Salifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSalifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine aquarium water test kit for reef keepers who want to measure magnesium levels and support the correct balance between calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness. It is designed for marine aquariums containing corals, calcareous algae and other photosynthetic aquarium life where magnesium management forms part of a balanced reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures magnesium concentration in marine aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps aquarists monitor a key factor involved in maintaining suitable calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides measurement steps of 30 mg\/L with a sharp colour change for straightforward result reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not suffer from calcium and strontium interference when these are within certain bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms approximately 50 magnesium measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Salifert test kit to check the magnesium level in your marine aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the measured result with the magnesium concentration you are aiming to maintain in your reef aquarium, then take corrective measures where required for a balanced system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen magnesium supplementation is necessary, magnesium additives should be selected and used in a way that does not create an ionic imbalance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-grade magnesium salts are important, as many magnesium salts can contain sufficient ammonia to upset biological balances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums with corals and calcareous algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine systems where calcium, alkalinity, carbonate hardness and pH are being monitored and managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists using kalkwasser, particularly where excessive use may contribute to magnesium depletion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems using marine salt with low magnesium content, which may contribute to ongoing calcium and carbonate hardness difficulties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sea water (NSW) contains magnesium at a fairly high concentration of 1300 - 1400 mg\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement resolution: 30 mg\/L steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate testing capacity: 50 measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult indication: sharp colour change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy magnesium matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium is an essential part of chlorophyll, which is necessary for photosynthesis. Without photosynthesis, plants, including algae and the corals commonly kept in aquariums, would not be able to live. Magnesium also has an important role in making it possible to maintain the correct combination of calcium concentration and alkalinity or carbonate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium and alkalinity balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium can combine with carbonates and bicarbonates to form insoluble calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is an important building material for corals and calcareous algae when it is formed through biological processes and deposited in the right place. Chemical formation of calcium carbonate, however, should be avoided. It can form even without biological interference, depleting calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness without fulfilling a useful function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace element considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemically formed calcium carbonate can also scavenge many important trace elements, lowering their concentration in the aquarium. Magnesium slows this negative process. When magnesium concentration is lower, the process can occur faster and at much lower calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring depletion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium is depleted by algae. It can also be depleted through excessive kalkwasser use and by maintaining calcium, alkalinity and pH far beyond natural values. Magnesium has been neglected for a long time, and testing has shown that the magnesium content of some aquariums can be rather low. Regular measurement and appropriate corrective action are therefore justified when working towards a balanced reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50 magnesium measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Salifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt measures magnesium levels in marine aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I test magnesium in a reef aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMagnesium helps make it possible to maintain the correct combination of calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness, while slowing unwanted chemical calcium carbonate formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat magnesium concentration is present in natural sea water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMagnesium is present in NSW at a fairly high concentration of 1300 - 1400 mg\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow precise are the test results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kit measures magnesium in sufficiently accurate steps of 30 mg\/L and uses a sharp colour change to indicate the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan calcium or strontium affect this magnesium test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Salifert magnesium test does not suffer from calcium and strontium interferences when they are within certain bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tests can this kit perform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Salifert Magnesium Marine Test Kit can perform approximately 50 measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39279324921910,"sku":"8714079130422","price":474.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/salifert-magnesium-marine-test-kit-aquarium-water-quality-50-tests-profi-test.jpg?v=1743713421","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/salifert-magnesium-marine-test-kit","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}