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Salifert Test Kits

Salifert Test Kits

$24.99 CAD
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Salifert Reef Test Kits

Keeping a successful reef aquarium starts with understanding what is happening in your water. Salifert test kits make it easy to monitor the important parameters that keep your fish, corals, and invertebrates healthy. Known throughout the hobby for their accuracy, reliability, and ease of use, Salifert tests are a great choice for both new reef keepers and experienced hobbyists.

From checking alkalinity and calcium for coral growth to monitoring nitrate and phosphate levels, Salifert gives you the information you need to make smart decisions about your aquarium. Regular testing helps you catch changes early, maintain stability, and provide the best possible environment for your livestock.

Why use Salifert Test Kits?

  • Easy-to-follow testing process

  • Accurate and dependable results

  • Great for both beginner and advanced reef keepers

  • Helps maintain stable water conditions

  • Allows you to make adjustments with confidence

  • Excellent choice for reef, fish-only, and marine aquariums

How to use

Using Salifert tests is simple. Collect a small water sample from your aquarium, follow the instructions included with the specific test kit, add the provided reagents, and compare your results using the included colour guide or measurement system. Testing regularly will help you understand your aquarium and keep your parameters where they need to be.

Why we love them

Salifert test kits are a reef keeper favourite because they are straightforward, accurate, and dependable. Whether you're growing your first corals or maintaining an established reef, having reliable test results is one of the best tools you can have to keep your aquarium healthy and thriving.

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LIGHT

LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.

MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height. 

HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.

FLOW

LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.

MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.

HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.

SKILL

ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.

While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.

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