Information For Use - Sera aqua-test Gebrauchsinformation

Silikat fördert das Wachstum von Kieselalgen im Meer- und Süßwasser-
aquarium. Mit dem sera Silikat-Test kann der Silikatgehalt sicher bestimmt
werden. Silikatgehalte über 1 mg/l sollten mit sera phosvec Granulat gebun-
den werden.
Gebrauchsinformation: Reagenzien vor Gebrauch gut schütteln!
1. Küvette mehrmals mit dem zu testenden Wasser spülen, dann bis zur
10-ml-Marke füllen. Küvette von außen abtrocknen.
2. 6 Tropfen Reagenz 1 zugeben. Küvette mit Deckel verschließen und
schütteln. Danach 5 Minuten warten.
3. Küvette öffnen und 6 Tropfen Reagenz 2 zugeben. Küvette verschließen
US Information for use
sera aqua-test box and sera aqua-test box marin
The practical sera aqua-test box – available in fresh and saltwater configu-
rations with the appropriate water tests for each supplied in a handy stor-
age case – is the ideal professional set for aquarists and pond keepers. It
contains everything you need for the quick and reliable monitoring of:
sera aqua-test box
freshwater
sera KOI AQUA-TEST BOX
pond
• pH value (pH)
• total hardness (GH)
• carbonate hardness (KH)
• ammonium/ammonia (NH /NH
4
• nitrite (NO )
2
• nitrate (NO )
3
• phosphate (PO )
4
• iron (Fe)
• copper (Cu) or chlorine (Cl)
The sera aqua-test box guarantees reliable monitoring of all important
water parameters. A 250 ml (8.45 fl.oz.) bottle of sera aqua-dest has been
enclosed with the set for cleaning the measurement vials and for the dilu-
tion of samples (phosphate- and copper-Test), when necessary.
Distilled water for domestic use (e.g., for steam-irons, car batteries) almost
always contains preserving agents. As these substances cause measure-
ment errors, we suggest that you use sera aqua-dest only. If the enclosed
bottle is used up, you can purchase sera aqua-dest separately from your
specialty retailer.
Please follow directions for use closely! Use test reagents for the intended
purpose only! Do not allow tested water to contact aquarium or pond
water! Close reagent bottles immediately after use and do not exchange
caps. Keep locked up and out of reach of children! Store at room tempera-
ture (15 – 25°C / 59 – 77°F) and away from light. For testing ornamental fish
aquariums and pond water only.
Manufacturer: sera GmbH • P.O. Box 1466 • D 52518 Heinsberg
phone + 49 / 24 52 / 9 12 60
Made in Germany
pH-Test (fresh and saltwater)
pH
To achieve a stable pH value, ensure to maintain the carbonate
hardness of at least 5°dKH. Otherwise, it may cause the danger
of varying pH value (acid drop!). Therefore, always check the
carbonate hardness by means of the sera kH-Test, before adjusting the pH
value. If necessary, use the sera water conditioners sera KH/pH-plus for
aquariums and sera pond bio balance for garden ponds, to increase the car-
bonate hardness to a minimum of 5°dKH.
Then, achieve the desired pH value by either using sera KH/pH-plus for rais-
ing the pH value or sera pH-minus to lower the pH value. Also, using sera
super peat (for freshwater aquariums) can lower the pH value.
Your specialized retailer would be pleased to advise you about the correct
pH value for your fish and plants in your aquarium or garden pond.
Directions for use: Shake reagent bottle well before using!
1. Rinse the measurement vial several times with the water to be tested,
then fill to the 5 ml mark. Dry the vial on the outside.
2. Add 4 drops of the reagent and shake until the liquid is evenly distrib-
uted.
3. Compare the colors immediately. Place the vial on the chart and compare
from a position above under natural daylight. Avoid direct sunlight.
4. Match the resulting color on the color chart and read off the pH value.
5. Cleaning: Clean the vial thoroughly with tap water before and after each
test.
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sera aqua-test box marin
saltwater
• pH value (pH)
• carbonate hardness (KH)
• ammonium/ammonia (NH
• nitrite (NO )
2
• nitrate (NO )
3
) • phosphate (PO )
3 4
• copper (Cu)
• calcium (Ca)
und schütteln. Kurz warten.
4. Küvette öffnen, 6 Tropfen Reagenz 3 zugeben. Küvette wieder ver-
schließen und kurz schütteln.
5. 10 Minuten Reaktionszeit abwarten. Dabei Küvette nicht öffnen, da rei-
zende Gase entstehen.
6. Danach Farben vergleichen: Dazu Küvette öffnen, auf die Skala stellen
und bei Tageslicht, ohne direkten Einfall des Sonnenlichtes, von oben
hineinsehen. Entstehende Gase nicht einatmen.
7. Reinigung: Vor und nach jedem Test sind Küvette und Deckel gründlich
mit Leitungswasser zu reinigen.
gH-Test (freshwater)
gH
Most ornamental fish originate from countries where the soil
is poor in minerals. However, it is exactly the opposite in many
other areas around the world. Rain water dissolves calcium
and magnesium from the soil and consequently creates hard water. With the
sera gH-Test, you can quickly determine the exact total hardness. Looking at
the natural conditions helps selecting the optimal fish stock for a commu-
nity aquarium, and is a precondition for successful breeding. High total
hardness levels can be lowered by mixing in R/O water. A combination of
sera aqutan and sera morena or filtering through sera super peat will cre-
ate soft water, as required for most South American fishes (e.g. from the
Amazon basin).
/NH )
Directions for use: Shake reagent bottle well before using!
4 3
1. Rinse the measurement vial several times with the water to be tested,
then fill to the 5 ml mark. Dry the vial on the outside.
2. Add reagent drop by drop. Shake vial gently after every drop, until the
color changes from red via brown to green.
3. The number of drops used from the reagent represents the existing total
hardness (in °dGH). E.g., 5 drops = 5°dGH.
4. Cleaning: Clean the vial thoroughly with tap water before and after each
test.
kH-Test (fresh and saltwater)
kH
Carbonate hardness (KH) stabilizes the pH value. It buffers vari-
ations as caused by biological breakdown processes in aquar-
iums and garden ponds, and by plants taking up carbon diox-
ide. A low carbonate hardness (below 5°dKH) causes strong pH fluctuations
(acid drop!). In community aquariums, KH values between 5 and 10°dKH
ensure a stable pH and vigorous plant growth. Cichlids from Lake Malawi and
Tanganyika prefer higher KH values. Ideal KH for saltwater aquariums is
between 8 and 12°dKH. You can easily achieve the desired KH level by using
sera KH/pH-plus (for fresh and saltwater aquariums) or sera pond bio bal-
ance (for garden ponds). If you want to lower the pH value of the water, you
can lower high carbonate hardness (e.g. more than 21°dKH in a community
aquarium) with sera super peat (for freshwater aquariums).
Directions for use: Shake reagent bottle well before using!
1. Rinse the measurement vial several times with the water to be tested,
then fill to the 5 ml mark. Dry the vial on the outside.
2. Add reagent drop by drop. Shake vial gently after every drop, until the
color changes from blue via green to yellow.
3. The number of drops used from the reagent corresponds to the existing
carbonate hardness (in °dKH). E.g., 5 drops = 5°dKH.
4. Cleaning: Clean the vial thoroughly with tap water before and after each
test.
ammonium/ammonia-Test (fresh and saltwater)
NH
4
NH
3
C Corrosive
High ammonium levels indicate a disturbed or not fully developed bacterial
activity in the filter. Ammonia (NH
pH values above 7 is especially dangerous. Even ammonia values of 0.02 mg/l
lead to gill damages in the long term. Therefore you should always check the
pH value in addition to the NH
ured values is effected using the chart below.
sera toxivec immediately lowers the ammonia value in acute cases.
Additionally, the biological filter activity should be improved by using sera
nitrivec (freshwater), sera KOI BIOCLEAR (garden ponds) or sera ammovec
(saltwater), respectively. Regular partial water changes prevent too high
water pollution.
Directions for use: Shake reagent bottles well before using!
1. Rinse the measurement vial several times with the water to be tested,
then fill to the 10 ml mark (freshwater) or the 5 ml mark (saltwater). Dry
Reagent 3 contains sodium hydroxide. Causes severe
burns. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible). Keep
locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
) formed from ammonium (NH
3
level. Evaluation and judgment of the meas-
4
) in case of
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