API Calcium Test Kit

SKU: 11467
Stock: Limited Stock
$36.30  Inc. GST
Description

Monitoring calcium levels is essential for keeping a successful reef aquarium.

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Calcium is the cornerstone of a healthy reef aquarium. Corals, crustaceans, mollusks, and even some algae rely on calcium to build strong skeletons and shells, and to thrive overall. The API Calcium Test Kit empowers you to monitor calcium levels effectively, ensuring the optimal environment for your precious reef inhabitants.

Understanding the Importance of Calcium:

  • Essential for Growth and Health: Calcium serves as the building block for the exoskeletons and shells of many reef invertebrates. Maintaining proper calcium levels is crucial for their healthy development and survival.
  • Combatting Depletion: Over time, calcium levels naturally decrease as they are consumed by your reef inhabitants or react with excess phosphate. Regular testing with the API Calcium Test Kit allows you to identify potential deficiencies before they harm your corals and other calcium-dependent organisms.
  • Actionable Insights: By measuring calcium levels as low as 20 mg/L, the API Calcium Test Kit provides the information you need to take corrective action and maintain the ideal calcium range for your specific reef setup.

Simple and Effective Testing:
The API Calcium Test Kit offers a user-friendly and reliable way to monitor calcium levels in your reef aquarium. Here's a quick overview of the testing process:

  1. Fill and Cap: Fill the provided test tube to the indicated line with your aquarium water. 
  2. Add Solution 1: Hold the bottle vertically and add 10 drops of Solution 1 to the test tube. Cap the lid and shake well for 10 seconds.
  3. Titrate with Solution 2: Shake bottle 2 for 10 seconds. Add drops of Solution 2 one at a time, swirling the test tube after each drop. Observe the colour change from pink to blue.
  4. Interpreting Results: As you near the endpoint, the colour will typically transition from pink to purple before turning blue. Ideally, only 1-2 additional drops should be needed to reach the blue endpoint after the purple colour appears. Refer to the included instructions for a detailed chart that translates the number of drops used to your aquarium's calcium level (mg/L).

Taking Action for a Thriving Reef:
By regularly monitoring calcium levels with the API Calcium Test Kit, you can take proactive steps to maintain a healthy reef environment. If your test results indicate a calcium deficiency, consider using a calcium supplement specifically formulated for reef aquariums to boost calcium levels back to the optimal range.

Additional Tips:

  • Test your aquarium's calcium levels regularly, following the recommended frequency based on your specific stocking and water parameters.
  • Maintain a consistent testing routine to identify trends and adjust your reef care practices as needed.
  • When supplementing calcium, do so gradually to avoid rapid fluctuations in water chemistry, which can stress your reef inhabitants.
  • For a complete water quality monitoring solution, explore other API test kits designed for reef aquariums, such as alkalinity and magnesium tests.

Test kit includes:
2x calcium test solution
1x glass test tubes
1x easy-to-ready instructions

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