API High Range pH Test Kit

Test kit for monitoring high pH ranges usual in african cichlid, marine and goldfish aquariums.
Reads pH from 7.5 to 8.8

pH is the measure of acidity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral. A pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic. Maintaining the aquarium at the proper pH ensures optimal water quality. The pH should be tested weekly, since natural materials in the aquarium (such as fish waste and uneaten food) can cause pH changes.

Testing Tips:
The minimum pH reading for this kit is 7.4 and the maximum is 8.8. Under extreme water conditions, readings below the minimum will read 7.4 and above the maximum will read 8.8. pH adjustments outside the range of this kit will not show any changes until the pH of the aquarium water is within the range of this kit.

Directions
1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
2. Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.
3. Cap the test tube and invert tube several times to mix solution.
4. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the appropriate High Range pH Color Card (choose either Freshwater or Saltwater). The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card. The closest match
indicates the pH of the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use.

Recommended pH Levels
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live-bearing fish, such as mollies and swordtails. Goldfish will also thrive at a pH of 7.5. African
cichlids prefer a pH of 8.2. Marine fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 – 8.4. To raise or lower the pH of a freshwater
aquarium, use API pH UP® or pH DOWN®. API PROPER pH® 7.5 may be used to automatically adjust and hold pH at 7.5.  PROPER pH 8.2 may be used in African cichlid and saltwater aquariums.