Test Kits




A Few Words About Test Kits

	Kit Testing Knowing how and when to test is the secret behind successful testing. Again, keeping records of test results is the key to understanding your pond and its special needs. No two ponds are alike so your records indicate the appropriate measures suited to your particular pond. We would like to familiarize you with some important information about testing and test kits too extensive for this newsletter, so we have the following informational articles available for your perusal in our Library. For details and more information on the importance of testing; what to test; as well as when and how to test please click the following link “Testing: What You Need To Know” in our Library. Article will discuss the following: Chlorine/Chloramines pH Dissolved Oxygen Ammonia NH4 Nitrites NO2 Nitrates NO3 Alkalinity or KH Salt Temperature These tips apply to pH regulation and Dissolved Oxygen levels needed for a healthy pond. Keep your pump running 24 hours a day Be sure your pond volume turns over the water no less than twice hourly. Create turbulence with streams, or waterfalls, spitters and fountains. Minimize algae blooms and many submerged plants Below is a list of the kits we offer but first please read “Testing: What You Need To Know”



			The following pond kits are available by clicking on the links

		Aquarium Pharmaceutical – Pond Care Liquid Test Kits Pond Care® Liquid Wide Range pH Test Kit Quickly and accurately measures the pH of pond water, reading pH levels from 5.0 to 9.0. Makes 160 tests. Prevents the harmful effects of too alkaline/too acidic pond water resulting from minerals found in tap water, high ammonia levels in the pond, rain runoff or overstocking of pond fish. Includes test solution, glass test tube w/ cap, color chart & instructions. Pond Care® Liquid Salt Level Test Kit Quickly & accurately measures the level of salt in pond water, an essential step before salt is added to the pond. Helps the pond keeper to determine the proper amount of pond salt to add to the pond. In proper amounts, salt will reduce fish stress, improve gill function & protect fish against nitrite toxicity, without harming aquatic plants that may be sensitive to pond salt. Pond Care® Liquid Nitrite Test Kit Quickly & accurately measures the level of nitrite in pond water, reading levels from 0 ppm to 5 ppm. Makes 180 tests. Determines the level of nitrite, a toxic chemical produced when nitrifying bacteria break down ammonia in pond water. High nitrite levels may cause pond fish to suffocate & die. Includes test solution, glass test tube with cap, color chart & easy-to-follow instructions. Pond Care® Liquid Ammonia Test Kit Quickly & accurately measures the level of ammonia in pond water, reading levels from 0 ppm to 7 ppm. Makes 75 tests. Determines the level of toxic ammonia in both new & established ponds. Ammonia is continuously produced from fish waste & urine, uneaten fish food & decaying plants & dead insects. Includes test solution, glass test tube w/ cap, color chart & instructions. Pond Care® Master Test Kit is a complete kit for testing tap water & pond water. Tests water 4 different ways to protect pond fish from dangerous water conditions. Tests include: pH, ammonia, nitrite, and salt. Kit contains instruction book, improved color cards for easier reading, 4 test tubes and holding tray. Pond Care® Dry-Tab® Master Pond Test Kit The quickest, easiest and most accurate way to test pond water for pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Kit includes 20 tests for pH, ammonia, nitrite & nitrate, as well as test tubes with caps & computer-analyzed color charts. Instructions tell how to conduct the tests; how to adjust the pH; and how to reduce the levels of ammonia, nitrite or nitrate in the pond. Tetra Test Kits Tetra Laborett Test Kit Performs water tests for: Ammonia (NH3), pH, Nitrites (NO2), General Hardness (GH), Carbonate Hardness or Alkalinity (KH) Recommendations are provided after completion of each analysis. Perform water quality tests on a regular basis to ensure optimal water quality Koi Analyset Water Test Kit- For the pond enthusiast to keep their water gardens in optimum condition. Six different test kits: pH, Ammonia (NH3), Nitrite (NO2), Nitrate (NO3), Oxygen, and Carbonate Testing (KH). Many of these kits are available as refills. Informative booklet enclosed. Weatherproof durable hard cover case keeps kits organized & protected. Tetratest Kits are both reliable and accurate, using professionally designed methods to determine if your water is safe for Koi Fish. Each kit contains all the equipment necessary to perform definitive tests. Includes testing agents, vials, color scales and instructions. Ammonia Test Kit, Carbonate Hardness Test Kit, Nitrate Test Kit, Nitrite Test Kit, Oxygen Test Kit, pH Test Kit Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit Fast, Accurate, Easy. Five tests in one strip for testing pH, alkalinity, hardness, nitrate and nitrite. It's designed from the same technology used in medical and science laboratories, giving fast and accurate results. They are simple to use. Just dip and read results in seconds. Details: Use one strip to measure levels of pH/alkalinity/hardness/nitrate/nitrite. Easy to read charts help you identify safe and unsafe water quality levels. Includes product recommendations for identified water conditions. AquaChek Aquacheck Four-Way Pond Test Strips Tests for pH, Buffering Capacity, Nitrite and Nitrate. Looking for an accurate and easy way to test your pond water without having to be a chemist? Now you can! With one easy dip, test the levels of: pH: A proper pH level will prevent the harmful effects of water that is either too acidic or too alkaline. Buffering Capacity: An adequate Buffering Capacity level prevents sudden pH changes that can harm fish and plants. Nitrite: High levels of Nitrite can be dangerous to fish and cause rapid algae growth. Nitrate: A proper Nitrate level will promote plant growth, while a higher level may lead to increased algae growth. To keep your pond clean and healthy, test the water before introducing fish, and monitor it regularly throughout the year. Test every week from mid-spring until early autumn and periodically during the winter. It is also a good idea to write down your results every time you test. Comes with complete instructions. 25 strips per bottle. Aquacheck Pond Test Strips for Ammonia AquaChek Pond Ammonia.Tests for Total Ammonia. High levels of Total Ammonia can be poisonous to fish and plants. Protect your investment with regular testing. To keep your pond clean and healthy, test the water before introducing fish, and monitor it regularly throughout the year. Test every week from late spring until early autumn and periodically during the winter. It is also a good idea to write down your results every time you test. Comes with complete instructions. 25 strips per bottle. Crystal Clear Crystal Clear Test Strips A clear, healthy pond begins with water quality. However, it is difficult to know the quality of pond water without testing it for different parameters. Since every pond is unique, each pond will have an entirely different makeup. All of which can be very harmful to your pond if not maintained properly. CrystalClear Test Strips provide the pond with a quick and easy method of checking pH, buffering capacity and nitrite without having to wheel an entire lab to the water's edge. CrystalClear Test Strips will safely and accurately measure your pond's most important parameters by simply dipping the strip into the water and comparing the resulting colors to the color chart on the label. CrystalClear Test Strips contain 25 strips per bottle.

			Reagent vs. Test Strips Most manufacturers provide quick dip test kits and having wont hurt however, we prefer the liquid test kits because the vials can be attached to a pole and samples can be taken from inner areas where the readings will be more accurate. . Note Liquid test kits use regent, a chemical that produces the measurements. Reagents in test kits normally have a short shelf life (about 1 year) after which they can produce misleading results. Test your water at an even temperature above 65 Degrees F. even if you have to bring the water indoors to let the test vial warm up. Failure to do so will skew your test results. Take the sample a few feet from the edge of the pond and a few inches below the surface. All vials should be cleaned after every use and recapped to prevent contaminants from skewing your results. Always use the cap to close and mix the contents. Remember to use the cap -- you are testing the pond water-- not your fingertip chemistry. Finally, keep a diary of the results. Like all other testing, you will have a benchmark and be able to keep tract of how your pond is doing. Accurate records are essential to spotting potential problems before it is too late. Again, follow these tips for a healthy pond!* Keep your pump running 24 hours a day Be sure your pond volume turns over the water no less than twice hourly. Create turbulence with streams, or waterfalls, spitters and fountains. Minimize algae blooms and many submerged plants.