Water Testing Kits and Nitrifying Bacteria
Fish perform all their bodily functions in water. Because fish are totally dependent upon water to breathe, feed and grow, excrete wastes, maintain a salt balance, and reproduce, understanding the physical and chemical qualities of water is critical to successful aquaculture. To a great extent water determines the success or failure of a Koi Pond.
After oxygen, water temperature may be the single most important factor affecting the welfare of fish. Fish are cold-blooded organisms and assume approximately the same temperature as their surroundings. The temperature of the water affects the activity, behavior, feeding, growth, and reproduction of all fishes. Metabolic rates in fish double for each 18ºF rise in temperature.
Temperature also determines the amount of dissolved gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, etc.) in the water. The cooler the water the more soluble the gas. Temperature plays a major role in the physical process called thermal stratification.
After oxygen, water temperature may be the single most important factor affecting the welfare of fish. Fish are cold-blooded organisms and assume approximately the same temperature as their surroundings. The temperature of the water affects the activity, behavior, feeding, growth, and reproduction of all fishes. Metabolic rates in fish double for each 18ºF rise in temperature.
Temperature also determines the amount of dissolved gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, etc.) in the water. The cooler the water the more soluble the gas. Temperature plays a major role in the physical process called thermal stratification.
Master Lab Test Kit  $ 22.99  Pond Care Master Test Kit is a complete kit for testing tap water and pond water. Tests for pH (5.0-9.0)(160 tests), ammonia (0ppm-7ppm)(130 tests), nitrite (0ppm-5ppm)(180 tests), and phosphate levels. Kit contains instruction book, laminated color cards, four test tubes, and holding tray. Package Information
The Pond Care Master Liquid Test Kit provides information on how to perform each test, how often to perform the tests, what the test results mean, and how to correct any unsafe water conditions that may be detected. This Kit Contains
Nitrite, a major cause of fish death, is produced in the pond by fish waste and overfeeding. Even low levels affect the red blood cells of fish, reducing their ability to carry oxygen, thus causing suffocation and even death. Ammonia, the number one killer of both saltwater and freshwater fish, is constantly being produced in the pond from fish waste and urine, decomposing plants, and uneaten fish food. Ammonia Test Solution: Harmful Xn, Corrosive C. Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity. This product cannot be shipped to RI or CT. | Nitrite Test Kit  $ 5.99 A liquid test kit for accurately determining the concentration of nitrite, a toxic chemical produced when nitrifying bacteria break down the ammonia in pond water. * * Reads nitrite levels from 0ppm to 5ppm. * * Includes test solution, test tube with cap, instructions, and color chart. * * Performs 180 tests. Label Information for Nitrite (NO2) Test Kit This kit contains: * Dropper bottle for accurate dispensing of test solution. * Easy-to-read instructions and color chart. * Non-staning glass test tube with snap-tight cap. Nitrite is a toxic by-product of pond life and overfeeding. Even low levels of nitrite affect the blood cells' ability to carry oxygen. Excess levels of nitrite will lead to fish death. The amount of nitrite in pond water is an indicator of the biological filter's efficiency and overall water quality. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc P.O. Box 218 Chalfont, PA 18914 Technical Service: 1-800-847-0659 Information provided by Pond Care Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., maker of this Nitrite Test Kit Ammonia Test Kit  $ 7.90 * Reads ammonia levels from 0 ppm to 8 ppm. * Includes test solution, test tube with cap, instructions, and color chart. * Performs 130 tests. Label Information from Ammonia (NH3/NH4) Test Kit Package This kit contains: * 2 Dropper bottles for accurate dispensing of test solution. * Easy-to-read instructions and color chart. * Non-staning glass test tube with snap-tight cap. Ammonia, the number one killer of ornamental fish, is constantly being produced in the aquarium and pond from fish waste and urine, decomposing plants, and uneaten fish food. By accurately measuring the ammonia level, this kit gives an indication of the efficiency of the biological filter, which helps eliminate ammonia from the aquarium or pond. Information provided by Pond Care Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., maker of this Ammonia Test Kit Please Note: This item ships only by UPS Ground. Expedited shipping is not available. |
Phosphate Test Kit  $ 8.99 Phosphates can enter the pond through tap water, fish waste, and decaying organics. As phosphate increases so does the chance of algae blooms. Kit contains: * * 2 dropper bottles for accurate dispensing of test solutions. * * Easy to read instructions and color chart * * Non-staining glass test tube with snap-tight cap Please Note: This item ships only by UPS Ground. Expedited shipping is not available. | GH & KH Test Kit  $ 5.99 Tests General Hardness & Carbonate Hardness of Water This kit measaures both general hardness (GH), the measure of calcium and magnesium in water, and carbonate hardness (KH), the measure of carbonate and biocarbonate concentrations. Kit contains: * * 2 dropper bottles for accurate dispensing of test solutions. * * Easy-to-read instructions. * * Non-staining glass test tube with snap-tight cap. |
