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5 in 1 Water Testing Strips 25 Pack by Tetra

5 in 1 Water Testing Strips 20 Pack by Tetra is the fast and effective 5 in 1 way to test the water quality of your aquarium. Each strip contains a coloured pad for each of the five areas, which react with the water in your aquarium, and can be matched against the reading chart contained on the bottle. 5 in 1 Water Testing Strips test your water's pH, nitrites, nitrates, carbonate and water hardness levels, to ensure they are kept at correct levels for your aquarium's overall health.

£10.99 (£0.55/ unit)

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5 in 1 Water Testing Strips 25 Pack by Tetra

Product Dimensions:

Approximate product dimensions: 3.2 x 11 x 3.2cm

Product Description:

In order for your fish and aquarium to remain healthy and thrive, the water conditions in your aquarium need to be as close to that of the natural environment as possible.

5 in 1 Water Testing Strips test for the five most important areas:-

o pH level - measures the acidity or alkalinity of the water in your tank;
o Nitrites - caused by the bacterial conversion of ammonia from dead plants, uneaten food and fish waste within the tank;
o Nitrates - a by-product of Nitrites in the Nitrogen Cycle of your tank;
o Carbonate - adds to the hardness of the water, and is found in tap water;
o General Hardness - water hardness is caused by the concentration of metal ions in the water, such as calcium, magnesium and iron.

If levels for any of the above are incorrect it can result in stress, illness and even death for the fish in your tank.

Each strip contains several coloured tabs, for each of the five testing areas, with a results interpreter contained on the bottle.

You should test the water in your aquarium on a weekly basis.

Customer Reviews

5/4/2008 - Fintan from Weymouth

Rating: 1

This product is very hard to understand and it is very hard to find out what to do/use afterwards. I would recommend bringing in a smaple of your water, twice a month, to your nearest Pets at Home or aquatics shop and have have them test it and tell you what to do.