Salifert Test Kit KH/Alkalinity

Product details

Salifert Test Kit KH/Alkalinity is a water test kit used to measure alkalinity (carbonate/bicarbonate) in aquariums and other aquatic setups. Alkalinity helps support the carbonate chemistry corals and calcareous organisms rely on, and it also plays a role in stabilizing pH in the typical marine range (often discussed as about 8.1 to 8.4). Practically, this kit helps you check whether your KH/carbonate hardness is stable and within your target, so you can make adjustments before pH swings become noticeable.

Features:

• Measures total carbonate and bicarbonate, commonly referred to as alkalinity or carbonate hardness
• Sensitive detection of small alkalinity changes, with readings in 0.1 meq/L steps
• Designed to show a sharp color change when alkalinity levels change
• Provides enough reagents for approximately 100 to 200 tests
• Includes a KH/pH buffer approach for simpler alkalinity correction without upsetting pH
• Suitable for use in marine water, freshwater, and garden pond water
• Reagent contains a dye; avoid spills on fabrics and keep out of reach of children; not for consumption

Specifications:

• Test range resolution: 0.1 meq/L steps (sensitive enough to detect small changes)
• Estimated test count: 100–200 tests
• What it measures: Alkalinity / carbonate hardness (total carbonate and bicarbonate)
• Recommended stability target (guidance): Avoid fluctuations greater than about 5% from the optimum; approx. 0.14 meq/L maximum fluctuation is cited for a typical target near 2.8 meq/L
• Reagent safety note: Contains dye; avoid staining and keep out of reach of children; not for consumption