API Calcium Saltwater Aquarium Test Kit, 1 count

Product Overview

Measure calcium in saltwater aquarium water with the API calcium test kit.

Key Benefits and Product Details

• API Calcium Test Kit
• API aquarium and pond care product; use only for its manufacturer-specified application.

Directions and Precautions

Monitoring calcium levels is essential for keeping a successful reef aquarium. Corals and reef invertebrates, such as shrimp, crabs, mollusks, and encrusting algae require calcium to grow and remain healthy. The calcium level drops as it is used by invertebrates or as it reacts with excess phosphate. Having an adequate calcium level is not enough to achieve healthy coral growth, because the growth of corals is linked to carbonate hardness (often referred to as KH or alkalinity). All reef organisms rely on the combination of calcium and carbonate to build their skeleton structure by extracting these substances from saltwater. These two building blocks are essential for the growth of corals, crustaceans, mollusks, and coralline algae, so testing for both calcium and carbonate hardness is necessary for successful reef keeping. Note: reef aquariums should have a calcium concentration between 400 to 500 mg/L (ppm).

Read the package label before use. See the official API product information for manufacturer instructions and available safety documents.

Size and Packaging

• 1 kit — Each; quantity 1 purchases one retail package.