Directions: pH TestClean a test tube by rinsing it with water to be tested.Fill the test tube to the six ml mark with water to be tested.Add three drops of pH (7.4 - 8.6) indicator, close the test tube with the stopper and shake gently for ten seconds.Compare the color with the color scale by holding the test tube in a vertical position, eight inches above a white background.Read off the pH value of the color that is most similar to the sample in the test tube.Clean the test tube and stopper with tapwater.Directions: Alkalinity TestClean a test tube by rinsing it with the water to be tested.Fill the test tube to the ten ml mark with water to be tested.Add five drops of alkalinity indicator.Close the test tube. Look down through the open top of the test tube while holding eight inches above a white background and compare the color with the scale on the enclosed color chart.Read off the milli-equivalents value of the color that is most similar to the sample in the test tube.Clean the test tube and stopper with tapwater.Recommendations:A low pH should be corrected by a 10% water change every day until the right pH is reached.A low buffer capacity should be corrected by first making a 10% water change. Re-check the alkalinity and if still low, add Reef Supplement Buffer until a level of 2.2 can be measured. Note: 3.38 fl. oz. will raise the alkalinity of 40 gallons from 1.7 to 2.2 milli equivalents.Maintaining a stable pH and a high buffer capacity of your aquarium can be achieved in several ways:Change 10% of your aquarium water every week. Red Sea Fish pHarm's Coral Reef Red Sea Salt is particularly suitable as it is rich in natural buffers, enabling you to keep the buffer capacity at the optimum level.Weekly water changes should be accompanied by regular addition of a buffering solution such as Red Sea's Reef Supplement Buffer which contains carbonates and bicarbonates of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and boron in a balanced formula.Directions: Reef Supplement BufferShake well before using.Dosage: add 20 drops for each 15 gallons of aquarium water per week.Treats 75 gallon aquarium for five weeks. Available in 3.38 fl. oz. bottles for prolonged use.Safety Warnings pH Indicator: contains bromothymol blue. Irritating to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Alkalinity Indicator: contains bromocresol green. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label.Reef Supplement Buffer: contains sodium bicarbonate. Irritating to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Keep out of reach of children.
Red Sea Fish pHarm pH & Alkalinity Mini-Lab Test
