{"product_id":"salifert-freshwater-ph-test-kit","title":"Salifert Freshwater PH Test Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert Freshwater pH Profi Test Kit measures pH in freshwater tanks so you can catch drift before livestock is stressed, nutrients lock out at the roots, or plant growth stalls. Dissolved CO₂, buffer capacity, and organic breakdown all move acidity; without a precise test, those shifts are easy to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquid reagents are made for freshwater chemistry and read across a wide, clearly graduated colour scale. Testing is done in a vial, not in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-contrast liquid indicator with sharp steps for an unambiguous reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 pH units, so small drifts show up early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.6 pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests per kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 80.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast colour-match test without extra lab steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sequence runs in a dedicated vial, so reagents do not enter the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilised reagents to hold accuracy when stored correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater only. Not for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquascapes, community tanks, shrimp breeding, and African cichlid systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the results to set CO₂ injection or mineral buffering instead of guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting and instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow dosage \u0026amp; directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the target to the livestock: typically 6.5–7.2 for planted community tanks, or 8.0+ for African cichlids. How often to test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tank cycling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2 days with ammonia, to see how biological acid production moves the baseline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-tech (CO₂ injection):\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week — once just before lights\/CO₂ turn on, and once just before they turn off — to check daily gas stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test before and after so incoming water matches the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp and invertebrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test often; sudden pH shifts can cause failed or early moults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal bottles as soon as you finish. Evaporation or moisture in the reagents skews the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry cupboard out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze or overheat the reagents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse with RO\/DI water and dry with a clean tissue so leftover reagent does not contaminate the next test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salifert\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.6 pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56330326901041,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/salifert_freshph_test.png?v=1789713024","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/salifert-freshwater-ph-test-kit","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}