{"product_id":"kh-carbonate-hardness-test-kit-304870","title":"API - KH Carbonate Hardness Test Kit - 1 Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAPI KH Carbonate Hardness Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e tests fresh or saltwater aquariums for carbonate hardness (KH), and helps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and plants. Carbonate hardness stabilizes aquarium pH, and can be used to determine the proper dose of pH buffers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend that you take a few minutes each week to monitor your aquarium conditions and create a better underwater world for your fish. Testing your aquarium water has never been so easy or accurate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Kit\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 style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIncludes 1 test bottle, easy-to-ready instructions, glass test tube and color chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTEST KIT INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhat is Carbonate Hardness?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCarbonate hardness (also known as alkalinity) is the measure of carbonate and bicarbonate ion concentrations dissolved in water. These minerals are present in municipal, well, and bottled spring water. The level of carbonate hardness in tap and bottled water depends on the source of the water and the treatment processes it has undergone. Carbonate hardness helps stabilize pH in the aquarium. An aquarium with a low kH level (50 ppm or less) will tend to be acidic. Aquariums with very low kH are subject to rapid pH shifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDirections for Testing Carbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRead thoroughly before testing. Do not allow test solution to get into aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTo remove childproof safety cap: With one hand, push red tab left with thumb while unscrewing cap with free hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003col style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRinse a clean test tube with water to be tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFill the test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water (to the line on the test tube).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAdd carbonate hardness test solution, one drop at a time, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops. After first drop is added, solution will turn blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCap the test tube and invert several times after each drop. Keep count of the drops being added. Do not hold finger over open end of the tube as this may affect the test result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe test is completed when the water in the test tube, after having been shaken, turns from blue to yellow. If you have difficulty discerning the color after the first drop of test solution is added, remove the cap from the test tube and while holding it over a white background, look down through the tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe carbonate hardness value is determined by the number of drops of the reagent that must be added to turn the water in the test tube to bright yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eKeep Out Of Reach Of Children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31028106952762,"sku":"304870","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1971\/0887\/products\/304870.jpg?v=1752420053","url":"https:\/\/vitamingrocer.com\/products\/kh-carbonate-hardness-test-kit-304870","provider":"Vitamin Grocer UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}