JBL SiO2 Silikat Test

SKU: 0713

Category: Jbl

Available immediately
Delivery time: 1 - 3 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

14,95 €

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Quick test to determine the silicate content in freshwater and marine water aquariums

Simple and reliable monitoring of the water values. Determines the optimum silicic acid content in fresh and saltwater to monitor the diatoms in the aquarium
Laboratory comparator system to compensate any inherent water colouring: fill glass cuvettes with sample water, add reagents to another vial, place vials in holder, read values on colour chart
When to use: when setting up a new aquarium, for the monitoring of tap water and with diatom problems
Online Laboratory: free analysis and recommendations for the water values you have measured
Package contents: 1 quick test, Silicate Test SiO2. Contents for approx. 50 measurements. Incl. 3 reagents, 2 glass cuvettes with screw cap, dosing spoon, syringe, comparator block and colour scale. Refill reagents available separately

Healthy aquariums with conditions close to nature
The right water values are dependent on the fish stock and the plants in the aquarium. Even if the water looks clear it can be contaminated. With bad values diseases or algae can appear in the aquarium. To maintain a healthy aquarium with conditions close to nature it is important to check and adapt the water values regularly.

For each water analysis JBL provides water tests in the form of quick tests or colour change tests. These determine a certain value or several values in one go. With these water tests you can recognise algae problems and negative nitrate, nitrite, potassium, magnesium values etc.

Why test?
Silicon is one of the most common elements in the world. As a result of the weathering of silicate rocks, silicon is washed into surface and ground water in the form of silicate. Depending on the composition of the rocks in a particular area, the mains water will contain varying amounts of dissolved silicate. The significance of silicon for aquariums and garden ponds is as a nutrient for diatoms, some aquatic plants, siliceous sponges and many other invertebrates.

JBL Online Laboratory
Regular control for a healthy aquarium/pond with conditions close to nature. Enter your water values into the JBL Online Laboratory and get an in-depth analysis of your values within seconds.

Recommended silicate values:
Freshwater aquarium (community aquarium): 0-2.0 mg/l
Lake Malawi/Lake Tanganyika aquarium: the silicate content is not relevant here because grazing fish species like eating diatoms.
Plant aquarium with few fish (aquascaping): 0-2.0 mg/l
Marine water Aquarium: 0-1.0 mg/l
Pond: 0-2.0 mg/l