Sera Test Fe Iron

Iron (Fe) is a crucial nutrient for healthy plant growth in your aquarium or pond. The Sera Fe-Test provides a quick and convenient way to monitor iron levels in your water, allowing you to identify and address potential deficiencies before they impact your prized aquatic flora.

Unveiling the Benefits of the Sera Fe-Test:

• Early Detection of Iron Deficiency: Fading leaves on your aquatic plants can be a sign of insufficient iron. The Sera Fe-Test offers a simple and reliable method to diagnose iron deficiencies at an early stage, enabling you to take corrective action and maintain healthy plant growth.
• Accurate Measurement: The test detects both free and chelated (stabilized) iron, providing a comprehensive understanding of the available iron in your water.
• Easy-to-Use: With clear instructions and all necessary components included, the Sera Fe-Test is user-friendly for hobbyists of all experience levels. The kit provides enough reagents for approximately 75 measurements.
• Safe for Fish and Plants: Excessive iron levels can be detrimental to both fish and plants. By monitoring iron with the Sera Fe-Test, you can ensure a healthy balance for all your aquatic inhabitants.
• Colour Chart Interpretation: The included colour chart simplifies the testing process. Simply compare the resulting solution colour after 10 minutes to the chart to determine the iron concentration in your water.

Maintaining Optimal Iron Levels:

• Iron deficiency can manifest as yellowing of aquatic plant leaves.
• The ideal iron concentration after fertilization is between 0.25 mg/l and 0.5 mg/l.
• Iron levels exceeding 0.5 mg/l can be harmful to fish and plants.
• Tap water may not contain usable forms of iron for your plants.

How to Use the Sera Fe-Test:

1. Preparation: Shake the reagent bottle well before use. Rinse the measurement vial thoroughly with the water to be tested. Fill the vial to the 5ml mark.
2. Adding Reagents: Add 2 heaped measurement spoons (included in the kit) reagent 1, then shake lightly. The reagent must not dissolve completely.
3. Adding Reagents:
   • Add 2 heaped measurement spoons (included in the kit), and shake the vial gently. The reagent must not dissolve completely.
   • Add 5 drops of reagent 2 and shake the vial gently.
4. Evaluation: Wait 10 minutes, then compare the colour of the water in the vial to the chart provided. Use natural daylight from above for accurate colour matching. Avoid direct sunlight.
5. Interpretation: The colour chart will indicate the corresponding ammonia and ammonium levels based on the resulting water colour.
6. Cleaning and Storage: Rinse the vial thoroughly after each use. Close reagent bottles tightly and store them away from light and heat. Keep the kit out of reach of children.