{"title":"Salifert","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"salifert-ammonia-test","title":"Salifert Ammonia Test","description":"Ammonia and ammonium are substances which should be converted rapidly into nitrite followed by nitrate and nitrogen gas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this does not happen then the aquarium is not fully cycled or biological processes are not proceeding as they should. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Salifert Ammonia test is very straightforward and measures the sum of toxic ammonia and ammonium in just a few minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit can perform approx. 50 measurements and can detect 0.5 ppm of total ammonia easily.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799638573352,"sku":"SFAM","price":14.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/sf_ammonia.jpg?v=1790887824"},{"product_id":"salifert-calcium-test","title":"Salifert Calcium Test","description":"Calcium is a major constituent of calcareous algae, skeletal material of hard corals and the skeletal needles of soft\/leather corals. Calcium also fulfills many biological functions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite often a too low calcium concentration retards coral and calcareous algae growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNSW contains 400 ? 450 mg\/L calcium. Which is also the value we should strive for. For a stable aquarium environment the fluctuation in calcium content should preferably not more than approx. 15 mg\/L. This automatically means that the calcium test should be able to monitor comparable fluctuations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a healthy aquarium growth and multiplication of corals, desired calcareous algae and other organisms results in calcium depletion. Because of the importance of calcium timely corrective measures would have to be taken. For that purpose a proper calcium additive together with an accurate test kit are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur calcium test is capable in resolving the calcium content in 10 mg\/L steps. The color change is sharp and facilitates the detection of small but highly significant fluctuations in the calcium concentration. Salifert is the only one in offering a true accuracy and precision as claimed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit can perform approx. 50 - 100 measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799638606120,"sku":"SFCA","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/sf_calcium.jpg?v=1790887825"},{"product_id":"salifert-copper-test","title":"Salifert Copper Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeadly in a reef tank, copper in even the most trace amount can reek havoc on reef specimens. Use for testing copper levels when using copper based medications.  50-100 tests\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799646798120,"sku":"SFCOP","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/copper.jpg?v=1790887827"},{"product_id":"salifert-flatworm-exit","title":"Salifert Flatworm Exit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe! Treats up to 300 gallons! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlatworm eXit itself is quite safe for fish and invertebrates. However, the body fluids of flatworms can be toxic to some reef inhabitants when present in a too high concentration. This body fluid is sometimes excreted when flatworms die. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when you use this product it is important to do the following items first:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiphon out as many flatworms as possible\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eKeep sufficient fresh activated carbon in a canister ready. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eturn off UV, ozone and remove activated carbon. Keep the skimmer turned on. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant remarks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow given remarks are a.o. meant to reduce the amount of the flatworm's toxic body fluids in the water. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people have treated their reef tank(s) successfully using Flatworm eXit without any problems. The most important factors are reducing the flatworms before commencing with the treatment and reducing the amount of the flatworm's body fluids released when they die as fast as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not underestimate the number of flatworms in your system. In a few cases a significant number of flatworms can be hiding in for crevices. Blow water, with a powerhead or a turkey baster, in any crevice or hiding spot to flush out the flatworms. Siphon out those flatworms as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, do not underestimate the amount of toxic body fluids these flatworms can excrete. This can be reduced significantly by really siphoning out as many dead flatworms as you can. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny body fluids released by the dead flatworms in the water has to be reduced further by using about 1 pound of fresh high quality carbon for every 50 gallons. The carbon has to be used in a canister with sufficient forced water flow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake sufficient time for treating the tank. That is, do not treat your tank in a hurry. Also, take time to monitor your tank for at least 6 hours after treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also wise to have at least  25% water ready for a water change if required. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDosage: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead all the above text before commencing with the treatment!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour drops for every 5 gallons. The dropper contains approx. 250 drops (10ml). The dropper cap holds approx. 50 drops. So 1 cap full is good for approx 65 gallons. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdd it in a high flow area of the tank. If you want to treat a refugium only and if  it's volume is too small for using a powerhead then mixing should be done manually. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIt should work within 30 minutes. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIf within 45 minutes no visible death of flatworms occur, add 50% more. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flatworms start to die, commence with activated carbon to take out any toxic body fluids. Al;so see the above important remarks. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAfter an hour or so you can turn any UV or ozone on again. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799646830888,"sku":"SFFWE","price":16.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/flatworm_exit.jpg?v=1790887829"},{"product_id":"salifert-iodine-test","title":"Salifert Iodine Test","description":"Iodine is present in NSW (Natural seawater) in a very low concentration (0.06 mg\/L or 0.06 ppm).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIodine occurs as different species. Some of them are iodide, iodate and hypoiodite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally when we say iodine then we mean one or more iodine species without a clear distinction being made. NSW contains predominantly iodate and to a slight extent iodide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is however a misconception among many hobbyists that iodide predominates in NSW. This is however false.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTest kits which are not capable in detecting iodate might not really be suitable for aquarium use. Since in an aquarium iodide can be transferred to iodate. This means that if a test kit is used not capable in detecting iodate, a false low total iodine concentration (sum of iodate and iodide) will be obtained and the iodate concentration can climb far too high and possibly upsetting the aquarium environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Salifert Iodine Profi Test measures all naturally occurring iodine species such as iodate, iodide, molecular iodine and hypoiodite. No other test kit offers this possibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. a total of 40 tests per kit. Measures iodide and iodate (together with hypoiodite and molecular iodine) in separate steps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799646863656,"sku":"SFI","price":30.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/sf_iodine.jpg?v=1790887830"},{"product_id":"salifert-alkalinity-kh-test","title":"Salifert KH\/Alkalinity Test","description":"Calcium alone cannot form the skeletal material of corals and allow calcareous algae to grow. Some other substances are needed as well. A few other constituents are carbonate and bicarbonate. These two substances also have a major impact on the stabilization of the pH in the proper range of 8.1 ? 8.4. Such stabilization is also called buffering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe total carbonate and bicarbonate concentration is also called carbonate alkalinity or carbonate hardness. The only difference between alkalinity and carbonate hardness is a conversion factor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNSW has an alkalinity of approx. 2.7 meq\/L or approx. 7.5 dKH when expressed as carbonate hardness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a stable system the alkalinity or carbonate hardness should have a value similar to NSW or slightly higher and should preferably not fluctuate by more than 5%. This means a maximum fluctuation of 0.14 meq\/L or 0.4 dKH.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTherefore an alkalinity test kit should be capable in measuring in steps smaller than 0.14 meq\/L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the major buffer components used for coral and calcareous algae growth are bicarbonate and carbonate, they should be added to correct any decrease in alkalinity or carbonate hardness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA proper formulated buffer should function in such a way that the corrective measures results in a long lasting effect and should not upset the pH of the system. 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Therefore formation of calcium carbonate by chemical processes should be avoided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven without biological interference calcium carbonate would be formed and would deplete calcium and alkalinity or carbonate hardness without fulfilling any function. In fact it will scavenge many important trace elements as well lowering the trace element concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium slows down this negative process. The lower the magnesium concentration the faster this negative process will take place and also at a much lower calcium and alkalinity\/carbonate hardness value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintaining a correct magnesium concentration is therefore very important and is indirectly responsible for fast coral and calcareous algae growth by virtue of making the maintenance of correct calcium and alkalinity figures possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium is depleted by algae and is also depleted by the use of excessive kalkwasser and by going far beyond natural calcium and alkalinity and pH values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are also certain brands of salt, which have or had a dramatically low magnesium content. Use of such a salt will result in permanent problems with calcium and carbonate hardness values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe measurement of magnesium and taking corrective measures are justified. Magnesium additives should be such that no ionic imbalance is created. Furthermore many magnesium salts contain sufficient amounts of ammonia to upset biological balances. Very high-grade magnesium salts are therefore required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium is an element which was neglected for a long time. The magnesium content of some aquariums appears to be rather low when tested. Corrective measures have to taken for a balanced reef system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Salifert magnesium test is very straightforward and does not suffer from calcium and strontium interferences when within certain bounds. It measures in sufficient accurate steps of 30 mg\/L with a sharp color change. 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Fish-only aquariums would usually show much higher nitrate concentrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost test kits use a procedure in which a certain part of nitrate is converted chemically into nitrite and is measured as such.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, just as with nitrite testing, amine interference has a major impact on the measured value. If such an interference occurs concentrations much lower than actual will be measured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany nitrate test kits are prone to amine interference. This can give results much lower than actual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Salifert nitrate test does not suffer from such an amine interference. The very special ingredients allow a very fast and precise measurement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe range spans from very low to a very high nitrate concentration (approx. 0.05 ? 20 mg\/L as Nitrate-Nitrogen or 0.2 ? 100 mg\/L as nitrate ion).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit can perform approx. 60 measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799646961960,"sku":"SFNA","price":17.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/sf_nitrate.jpg?v=1790887834"},{"product_id":"salifert-nitrite-test","title":"Salifert Nitrite Test","description":"Nitrite is a substance that is toxic to fish and invertebrates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a misconception that once a tank is through its cycle (first 3 or 4 weeks) that nitrite has vanished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany nitrite test kits suffer from interference by amines (such as naturally occurring and essential amino acids) resulting in a too low measured value especially if the nitrite concentration is relatively low.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNitrite is converted to nitrate in properly cycled aquariums. The thus formed nitrate is transformed into harmless nitrogen gas (denitrification). This happens in areas deprived of oxygen within live rock and miscellaneous filter materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore it can be transformed to nitrogen gas the nitrate is first converted back to nitrite. When for whatever reason this particular cycle can not be completed, toxic nitrite can be present in significant concentration and readily be detected by test kits that do not suffer from amine interference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany nitrite test kits have the potency to suffer from amine interference resulting in toxic nitrite not being detected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalifert?s Nitrite test kit does not suffer from such an amine interference because very special ingredients are used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese same ingredients also result in a full color development within minutes. 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