{"product_id":"freshwater-ph-test-kit-304859","title":"API - Freshwater pH Test Kit - 250 Tests","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003epH is the measure of acidity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral. A pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic. Maintaining the aquarium at the proper pH ensures optimal water quality. The pH should be tested weekly, since natural materials in the aquarium (such as fish waste and uneaten food) can cause pH shifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e ..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFACTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a liquid dropper bottle, easy to read instructions on how to test and correct water conditions, color chart, and glass test tube. 250 tests per kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhy Test pH? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003epH is the measure of acidity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral. A pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic. Maintaining the aquarium at the proper pH ensures optimal water quality. The pH should be tested weekly, since natural materials in the aquarium (such as fish waste and uneaten food) can cause pH changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTesting Tips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe minimum pH reading for this kit is 6.0 and the maximum is 7.6. Under extreme water conditions, readings below the minimum will read 6.0 and above the maximum will read 7.6. pH adjustments outside the range of this kit will not show any changes until the pH of the aquarium water is within the range of this kit. When keeping livebearers, goldfish, African Cichlids or marine fish and invertebrates use the API HIGH RANGE pH TEST KIT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDirections \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2. Add 3 drops of pH Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e3. Cap the test tube and invert tube several times to mix solution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e4. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the pH Color Card. The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card. The closest match indicates the pH of the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRecommended pH Levels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA pH of 7.0 is ideal when keeping a community aquarium containing a variety of tropical fish. Goldfish and livebearers prefer a pH of 7.5. Many Amazonian fish, like angelfish and neon tetras, prefer a pH of 6.5 to 6.8. Mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5. To raise or lower the pH of a freshwater aquarium, use API pH UP or pH DOWN. To automatically adjust pH to a preset level, use API PROPER pH 6.5, 7.0, or 7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eReads pH from 6.0 to 7.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFor freshwater use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31027225067578,"sku":"304859","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1971\/0887\/products\/304859_4ee8af11-bed1-453a-b1ea-1153eebc4e0f.jpg?v=1752331704","url":"https:\/\/vitamingrocer.com\/products\/freshwater-ph-test-kit-304859","provider":"Vitamin Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}