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Tetratest® 5in1 Dip Tests~Test strips that allow the testing of 5 water quality parameters in 60 seconds. Test five important water values in just one step: general and carbonate hardness (GH + KH), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3) and the pH value~With the Tetra test 5 in 1 Test Strips, you can determine 5 of the most important parameters of aquarium water in one quick and easy step.

- No complicated instructions
- Ideal for novice fishkeepers, or where frequent water testing is needed
- No special equipment necessary
- Simply dip and see 5 results at 60 seconds; other brands keep developing which can cause higher readings
- To ensure optimum water quality, weekly testing of your aquarium water is recommended

Measures:
pH ( 6.4 to 8.4)
GH (General Hardness)
KH (Carbonate Hardness)
Nitrite (NO2)
Nitrate (NO3)

Contents : 25 Test Strips
(and Instruction leaflet with important information and helpful tips about maintaining water quality)

For Freshwater Only

Good water quality is the key to healthy fish and trouble free fishkeeping. Traditional methods of testing the water can take time, and are not ideal for situations where time is limited, or when frequent testing is necessary (for example in newly established aquariums). The TetraTest 5 in 1 dip test offers a perfect solution, by testing for 5 essential water quality parameters in less than 60 seconds. Simply dip one strip into the water, and within a minute you will have readings for nitrite, pH, carbonate and total hardness, and nitrate.

How it Works
The test works by changing colour when dipped into the aquarium. The colours indicate the level of each parameter being tested, corresponding to values that are clearly printed on the pack.

How to Use
Simply dip the test strip in the water for a few seconds, and then wait a minute for it to change colour. Then just compare the colours to the chart on the pack to get your readings. Always read the instructions before use.~5 In 1 Strip Test|5469|~10552~5557~~

Tetratest® Oxygen Test Kit~Individual liquid tests for the reliable and precise determination of water values in tropical, marine, and coldwater aquaria. Includes testing agents, vials, colour scales and instructions.~Features:
Individual liquid tests for the reliable and precise determination of water values in tropical, marine, and coldwater aquaria. Includes testing agents, vials, colour scales and instructions.

• highly accurate
• easy to use
• excellent long-term stability

Oxygen is vital for all organisms living in your aquarium or pond. Fish, plants, and microorganisms all require oxygen for respiration. Low oxygen concentrations can cause fish to be increasingly susceptible to disease and cause biological filtration bacteria to work inefficiently.

The oxygen concentration in the water of your aquarium or pond is dependent on a number of factors including; temperature (oxygen concentration decreases as temperature increases especially above 80°F), overstocking, heavy amounts of decaying organic matter, and poor circulation or surface films that interfere with natural gas exchange. Additionally, live plants which use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis during light hours change over to oxygen respiration at night and actually add to oxygen demand.

The Tetratest® O2 Test Kit was professionally developed to accurately determine the oxygen level of your aquarium water. The kit contains enough material for 30 tests, including two 9-ml test reagents (#1 and #2), one 10-ml test reagent, a test vial, color scale, instructions and recommendations.

This kit is suitable for Freshwater (including outdoor ponds), Brackish and Saltwater systems.

Test the water in your aquarium weekly to ensure optimum water quality.~Oxygen Test|6913|~10552~10581~~

Tetratest® Freshwater PH Kit~It’s important to monitor the pH value of your freshwater aquarium. That’s because a pH value of 6.5 to 8.0 will suit most species of freshwater aquarium fish, but a sudden or significant pH change can occur when tap water is added.~It’s important to monitor the pH value of your freshwater aquarium. That’s because a pH value of 6.5 to 8.0 will suit most species of freshwater aquarium fish, but a sudden or significant pH change can occur when tap water is added. That’s why you should always check both aquarium and tap water pH before adding water to your aquarium. The Tetratest® pH Kit was professionally developed to accurately and quickly determine the pH level in your freshwater aquarium. The kit contains one 10-ml test reagent (enough for 50 tests), a test vial, color scale, instructions and recommendations.

Test the water in your aquarium weekly to ensure optimum water quality.

pH is a measure of how acidic aquarium water is. Fish do not like fluctuating pH levels, and some need to be kept at specific pH levels. The only way to determine the pH of the water is with a TetraTest pH kit.

How it Works
The TetraTest pH kit is a liquid kit, which works by changing the colour of a water sample in relation to the pH level. You simply need to compare the colour of the sample to the enclosed colour chart, to determine the pH.

How to Use
In order to check the pH level, thoroughly rinse the test vial out under the tap, and allow it to dry. Then;
1. fill the vial to the 5ml mark;
2. hold the pH reagent bottle upside down and add 7 drops to the vial;
3. close the cover and shake the vial gently;
4. compare the colour of the liquid to the colour chart to obtain pH value.

Always read the instructions carefully prior to testing.~Freshwater PH Kit|5464|~10552~29562~~

Tetratest® Nitrate and Nitrite Kit (Sold Separate)~Nitrate is the end product of biological filtration and the result of decomposition of nitrite. It can also be present in tap water supplies, especially in areas of high fertilizer run-off.

Select below either your choice of Nitrate or Nitrite test kit.~Nitrate is the end product of biological filtration and the result of decomposition of nitrite. It can also be present in tap water supplies, especially in areas of high fertilizer run-off. Although virtually non-toxic to fish, nitrate is a key algae nutrient and high concentrations can harm your fish.

Nitrate testing is also an indicator of general water quality and filter function; as biological filtration converts ammonia to nitrite and finally to nitrate, other important chemical changes take place in the aquarium. These changes can include the loss of alkalinity (buffering capacity) or the accumulation of phosphate - thus nitrate testing can indicate possible imbalances in other areas without directly testing each one.

This kit is suitable for Freshwater (including outdoor ponds), Brackish and Saltwater systems.

Nitrite is produced from the breakdown of ammonia in the filter. Nitrite is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter. However, in new tanks, or if the filter bacteria are damaged, the nitrite level may become toxic. The only way to know what the nitrite level is, is by testing it with a TetraTest Nitrite kit. Regular testing, especially in new aquariums, will prevent damage caused by nitrite poisoning.

Select below either your choice of Nitrate or Nitrite test kit.~Tropical Nitrite Kit (No2)|23090|Tropical Nitrate Kit (No3)|27108|~10552~29565~~

Tetratest® General and Carbonate Hardness Test Kit (GH)~The General Hardness (GH) of water has a direct influence on the regulatory functions of fish (fish skin, gills, and eggs), plants and microorganisms.~General Hardness:

The General Hardness (GH) of water has a direct influence on the regulatory functions of fish (fish skin, gills, and eggs), plants and microorganisms. A favorable GH value for most ornamental fish between 6° and 16° dH (degrees of German hardness). Often forgotten or lost in significance to testing pH, ammonia, and nitrite, General Hardness is vital to selecting fish suitable to local water supplies or testing the performance of advanced filtration methods including reverse osmosis or deionization. This kit contains one 10-ml test reagent, a test vial and instructions and recommendations.

This kit is for Freshwater aquariums only.

Carbonate Hardness (aka - Alkalinity, Buffering Capacity):
Alkalinity or Carbonate Hardness (KH) is a measure of the buffering capacity of water, or its ability to resist change in pH. Aquariums where alkalinity is allowed to drop too long or too low can often suffer a situation where the pH then “crashes” to levels below 5.0 - leading to very inefficient or total loss of biological filtration and direct irritation or stress on some fish species.

Although commercial chemical buffers are available, natural water relies primarily on a carbonate-bicarbonate buffer system, hence the name hobby use of “carbonate hardness”. Favorable levels of carbonate hardness are between 3° and 10° dH. This kit contains one 10-ml test reagent, a test vial and instructions and recommendations.

This kit is for Freshwater (including outdoor ponds), Brackish and Saltwater. ~General Hardness Kit (GH)|23091|~10552~29564~~

Tetratest® Total Ammonia Kit (NH)~Ammonia (NH3) is a natural, toxic by-product of animal metabolism and the decomposition of animal and plant waste materials.~Ammonia (NH3) is a natural, toxic by-product of animal metabolism and the decomposition of animal and plant waste materials. Without regular testing, the ammonia level in your aquarium could rise to a level that is fatal to your fish.

The Tetratest® Total Ammonia kit was professionally developed to accurately determine the ammonia level in your aquarium water. The kit contains enough material for 25 tests, including one 6-ml test reagent #1, one 10-ml test reagent #2, one 17-ml test reagent #3, a test vial, color scale, instructions and recommendations.

Tetratest® Total Ammonia kit is safe and accurate to use with other chemical products that remove, reduce or detoxify ammonia from the aquarium and which can cause interference with less-expensive single reagent test methods. This kit is suitable for Freshwater (including outdoor ponds), Brackish and Saltwater systems.

Test the water in your aquarium weekly (and even more frequently when you first set up your aquarium) to ensure optimum water quality.~Ammonia Kit (NH)|23093|~10552~29563~~

Tetratest® pH Saltwater Kit~In natural marine conditions the buffering action of bicarbonates and carbonates maintains the pH at a very constant value of 8.2 - 8.4.~In natural marine conditions the buffering action of bicarbonates and carbonates maintains the pH at a very constant value of 8.2 - 8.4. This value should be replicated in your marine aquarium because all forms of life, from fish and plants to algae and filter bacteria can show adverse reactions if kept outside their preferred pH range, or if subject to sudden changes in the pH value.

The pH value of water is a measure of the degree of acidity or basicity, with values ranging from 1 (acidic) through 7 (neutral) to 14 (basic). The Tetratest® pH kit was professionally developed to accurately determine the pH level in your aquarium water. The kit contains one 10-ml test reagent (enough for 50 tests), a test vial, color scale, instructions and recommendations.

Test the water in your aquarium weekly to ensure optimum water quality.~pH Saltwater Kit|27079|~10552~29566~~

Tetratest Laborett®~Simple to use kit containing tests for pH, KH, GH, nitrite, and carbon dioxide.~• contains tests for nitrite, pH, general hardness (GH), carbonate hardness (KH), and carbon dioxide.
• in addition to the test reagents, the set contains four testing vials, colour charts, instruction booklet, and a dosing syringe.
• after measuring the pH and carbonate hardness values, the CO2 content of the water can be read from the CO2 calculation table.
• contains information on correct water quality values and how to rectify problems

Reliable and accurate, the Laborett Testing Kit for freshwater and marine aquariums provides professional measurement of the most important aquarium water parameters: pH freshwater and pH saltwater, carbonate and general hardness, nitrite, ammonia and carbon dioxide. The Tetra Laborett Kit includes reagents, two test vials, a water withdrawal syringe, color scales and instruction booklets with recommendations and helpful hints.

Test the water in your aquarium weekly to ensure optimum water quality.

How it Works
The Laborett consists of liquid test reagents, which alter the colour of the sample water to reflect the concentration of the various parameters. The carbon dioxide content is worked out from the levels of KH and pH.

How to Use
For all: 1. fill the vial to the 5ml mark.
for pH: 2. hold the pH bottle upside down and add 7 drops to the vial; 3. close and shake the vial; 4. compare the colour to the chart.
for GH and KH: 2. hold the reagent upside down and add 1 drop to the vial, and shake; 3. Continue to add drops until the liquid changes colour (for GH, from red to green, for KH from blue to yellow); 4. The number of drops it takes to change the colour of the liquid equals the GH or KH in °dH.

for nitrite: 2. hold nitrite reagent bottle number 1 upside down and add 7 drops, close vial and shake gently; 3. After 10 seconds add 7 drops of nitrite reagent number 2, close vial and shake gently; 4. Leave vial to stand for 2 to 5 minutes for full colour.

for CO2: read value from chart of pH/KH.~Laborett®|PS1291|~10552~29567~~

TetraPond® Test Products~Products for precisely and reliably determinig water quality values. All TetraPond Test products are produced to the highest quality standards, and subjected to rigorous calibration and quality control checking before sale.~~~10552~29560~~

Hagen Test Kit Nitrite~Nitrite Test for Fresh and Saltwater. Weekly testing of nitrite levels will indicate if the biological filter is working effectively or if the nitrite is reaching dangerous levels.~Nitrite Test for Fresh and Saltwater. Weekly testing of nitrite levels will indicate if the biological filter is working effectively or if the nitrite is reaching dangerous levels.

- Nutrafin Test Kit
- Nitrite for Fresh and Salt water
- 0.0 - 3.3 mg/l
- 75 tests~Hagen Test Kit Nitrite|36037|~10552~39088~~

TetraPond® Water Test Set~Water test set for accurately determining three key water quality parameters – ammonia (NH3/4), nitrite (NO2), and pH.~• set contains test vials, instruction booklet, and dosing syringe.
• liquid kits give accurate and easy-to-read results
• instructions contain good general advice on water quality

Reliable and accurate, the Laborett Testing Kit provides professional measurement of the most important aquarium water parameters: pH freshwater and pH saltwater, carbonate and general hardness, nitrite, ammonia and carbon dioxide. The Tetra Laborett Kit includes reagents, two test vials, a water withdrawal syringe, color scales and instruction booklets with recommendations and helpful hints.

The TetraPond Water Test Set offers an easy way to check the health of your pond. Ammonia and nitrite are natural waste products formed within the pond, that are toxic to fish, plants and other aquatic life. The only way to determine their concentration is to test the water, which is why the Water Test Set is an essential piece of kit for every pond owner. In addition, the kit measures the pH, or acidity, of the water, which is also important for maintaining health and condition in fish.

How it Works
The TetraPond Water Test Set consists of liquid tests, which alter the colour of a pond water sample to reflect the ammonia, nitrite or pH level. The sample is then compared to an easy-to-read colour chart in order to obtain a result.

How to Use
For All:
1.Fill the Vial to the 5ml mark.
pH: 2. hold the pH reagent bottle upside down and add 7 drops to the vial; 3. close the cover and shake gently; 4. compare the colour of the liquid to the colour chart.
Nitrite: 2. hold nitrite reagent bottle number 1 upside down and add 7 drops, close vial and shake gently; 3. After 10 seconds add 7 drops of nitrite reagent number 2, close vial and shake gently; 4. Leave vial to stand for 2 to 5 minutes for full colour.
Ammonia:2. hold bottle 1 upside down and add 14 drops to the vial, close it and shake gently; 3. hold bottle number 2 upside down, add 7 drops to the vial, close and shake gently; 4. hold bottle number 3 upside down and add 7 drops to the vial, close and shake gently. Leave for twenty minutes to allow the colour to develop.~Water Test Set|23089|~10552~25940~~

TetraPond® QuickTest 5in1~Test strips that allow the testing of 5 water quality parameters in 60 seconds.~Tetra's goal is to help you succeed. Now, Tetra provides easy-to-use test strips to assist you in keeping a healthy, vibrant pond.

- Test five important water values in just one step: general and carbonate hardness (GH + KH), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3) and the pH value
- Ideal for novice pond owners, or where frequent water testing is needed
- More accurate hardness measurement; 3 pads vs. 1 pad in other test strips
- Reactions stop at 60 seconds; other brands keep developing which can cause higher readings

Good water quality is the key to healthy fish and trouble free pond keeping. Traditional methods of testing the water can take time, and are not ideal for situations where time is limited, or when frequent testing is necessary (for example in newly established ponds). The TetraTest 5 in 1 dip test gets around this, by testing for 5 essential water quality parameters in less than 60 seconds. Simply dip one strip into the pond, and within a minute you will have readings for nitrite, pH, carbonate and total hardness, and nitrate.

How it Works
The test works by changing colour when dipped into the pond. The colours indicate the level of each parameter being tested, corresponding to values that are clearly printed on the pack.

How to Use
Simply dip the test strip in the water for a few seconds, and then wait a minute for it to change colour. Then just compare the colours to the chart on the pack to get your readings. Always read the instructions before use.~QuickTest 5in1|23087|~10552~29568~~

TetraPond® QuickTest PH Kit~Tetra’s goal is to help you succeed. Now, Tetra provides easy-to-use test strips to assist you in keeping a healthy, vibrant pond.~Tetra’s goal is to help you succeed. Now, Tetra provides easy-to-use test strips to assist you in keeping a healthy, vibrant pond.

- 3 test pads for optimal accuracy
- Broad range, reads pH levels from 4.5 to 10.0
- Reactions stop at 60 seconds, other brands keep developing which can cause higher readings

pH is a measure of how acidic pond water is. Fish do not like fluctuating pH levels, and need to be kept within a specific pH range. The only way to determine the pH of the water is with a TetraPond pH kit.

How it Works
The TetraPond pH kit is a liquid kit, which works by changing the colour of a water sample in relation to the pH level. You simply need to compare the colour of the sample to the enclosed colour chart, to determine the pH.

How to Use
In order to check the pH level, thoroughly rinse the test vial out under the tap, and allow it to dry. Then; 1. fill the vial to the 5ml mark; 2. hold the pH reagent bottle upside down and add 7 drops to the vial; 3. close the cover and shake the vial gently; 4. compare the colour of the liquid to the colour chart to obtain pH value. Always read the instructions carefully prior to testing.~QuickTest PH Kit|5462|~10552~29570~~

TetraPond® QuickTest Nitrite~Nitrite is produced from the breakdown of ammonia in the filter. Nitrite is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter.~Nitrite is produced from the breakdown of ammonia in the filter. Nitrite is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter.

However, in new ponds, or if the filter bacteria are damaged, the nitrite level may become toxic.

The only way to know what the nitrite level is, is by testing the water with a TetraPond Nitrite kit. Regular testing, especially in new ponds, will prevent damage caused by nitrite poisoning.

Nitrite is produced from the breakdown of ammonia in the filter. Nitrite is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter. However, in new ponds, or if the filter bacteria are damaged, the nitrite level may become toxic. The only way to know what the nitrite level is, is by testing the water with a TetraPond Nitrite kit. Regular testing, especially in new ponds, will prevent damage caused by nitrite poisoning.

How it Works
The TetraPond Nitrite kit is a liquid kit, which works by changing the colour of a water sample in relation to the nitrite concentration. You simply need to compare the colour of the sample to the easy-to-read colour chart in order to determine the nitrite level.

How to Use
In order to test the nitrite level, simply take a sample of pond water in a jug, and then use some of this to wash out the test vial. Then: 1. fill the vial to the 5ml mark; 2. hold nitrite reagent bottle number 1 upside down and add 7 drops, close vial and shake gently; 3. After 10 seconds add 7 drops of nitrite reagent number 2, close vial and shake gently; 4. Leave vial to stand for 2 to 5 minutes for full colour development. Compare the colour of the liquid to the nitrite colour chart to obtain the concentration. Always read the instructions carefully before use. If nitrite levels are high then you should seek advice as to the underlying cause.~QuickTest Nitrite|23088|~10552~29569~~

TetraPond® QuickTest Ammonia~- Just dip & read, does not require a separate vial
- Most popular selling test kit in our liquid Tetratest® line
- Reactions stop at 60 seconds, other brands keep developing which can cause higher readings~- Just dip & read, does not require a separate vial
- Most popular selling test kit in our liquid Tetratest® line
- Reactions stop at 60 seconds, other brands keep developing which can cause higher readings

Ammonia is excreted by fish directly into the water, and is also released from the breakdown of solid waste and uneaten food. Ammonia is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter. However, in new ponds, or if the filter bacteria are damaged, the ammonia level may become toxic. The only way to know what the ammonia level is, is by testing the water with a TetraPond Ammonia kit. Regular testing, especially in new ponds, will prevent damage caused by ammonia poisoning.

How it Works
The TetraPond Ammonia kit is a liquid kit, which works by changing the colour of a water sample in relation to the ammonia concentration. You simply need to compare the colour of the sample to the easy-to-read colour chart in order to determine the ammonia level.

How to Use
In order to test the ammonia level, simply take a sample of pond water in a jug, and then use some of this to wash out the test vial. Then:
1. fill the vial to the 5ml mark with the water to be tested;
2. hold bottle 1 upside down and add 14 drops to the vial, close it and shake gently;
3. hold bottle number 2 upside down, add 7 drops to the vial, close and shake gently;
4. hold bottle number 3 upside down and add 7 drops to the vial, close and shake gently. Leave the vial for twenty minutes to allow the colour to develop;
5. Match the colour of the sample to the colour chart in order to obtain the ammonia concentration. Always read the instructions carefully before use. If ammonia levels are high then you should seek advice as to the underlying cause.~QuickTest Ammonia|27082|~10552~29571~~