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Effects Of Water Chemistry Change To Fresh Water Aquarium
Water chemistry and its changes must be properly noted in an aquarium set up. This is important because each variable have direct effects on how the whole Freshwater Aquarium behaves. It can affect the fish, and plants regardless of type and classification. Water Ph must be clearly defined and determined from time to time. Not only ph levels but also ammonia, nitrites and nitrates level have to be timely accounted for. When these chemicals left unnoticed for a long time a more fatal effect will be seen on the fish and animals inside your aquarium. These are some helpful information for a better understanding on water chemistry change.
Change in PH levels
PH means potentiality to hydrogen or the measure of the water’s acidity or alkalinity. Water pH is measured as the amount of extra hydrogen ions (H+) or hydroxide ions (H-) present in a water solution. Water is considered to be acidic when it has a pH of less than 7.0, more than 7.0 levels the water is determined to be alkaline. Search for more information of fish ph tolerance since each fish has distinct characteristic from each other. Do not put fish in a too acidic nor too alkaline type of water because they can’t live longer. Water ph level greatly affects fish life span so it must be monitored closely.
Fish Tank Ph Test
Water Ph test are now readily available in any local hobby stores for a more practical way of measuring water change of your aquarium. Test kits must be used properly and applied accordingly. The most common types used nowadays are the ph solutions, litmus paper, rocks, gravels and other substrates can also be used to test ph. For those who planned to use Tap Water for your aquarium, before placing those water to the fish tank it is a must to check the tap water’ acidity first. To test you tap water you can dip some stones and gravel for 2 to 7 days. If there are noted changes on the water then you can add some standard substrates unto it.
Maintain constant PH level
To keep fish and other plants healthy and alive a constant ph level must be met. Sudden change of water ph levels over a period of time may cause fatal stress to fish that can lead to their untimely death. Though it is hard to keep and maintain a constant water ph level a tolerable change of 0.1 to 0.2 is acceptable.
How to control water ph level
Water ph Level Control can be done manually. When you add water to your fish tank be sure it is safe for all the aquatic life inside the aquarium. Tap water can be tested by adding some pebbles, rocks, crushed gravel and other specific substrate materials to significantly raise the ph level. If water ph is found to be too high now then you can lower it by adding some driftwood and or pumping a required amount of carbon dioxide to the water.
There are still other ways of testing your water ph change through using ph solutions and litmus paper and can be used easily. Using the ph solution you can drop 2 to 3 times of the solution to the water when it turns out to be yellow or orange it can be acidic while it turns into blue or green then it is said to be alkaline. Litmus paper can work the same way too as ph solution does.
Water change in your freshwater aquarium can greatly affect the life of all the marine creatures living on it. It is not advised to have a too high nor too low water ph level because it can kill or damage your fish and other aquatic plants. Therefore it must be watched out for closely and in a regular manner.
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API PondCare pH Liquid Test Kit $6.99 Aquarium Pharmaceuticals PondCare 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. pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, a reading above 7.0 is alkaline, and a reading lower than 7.0 is acidic. Many factors can significantly alter the pH of pond water. Acid rain will lower the pH to 6.5 or less. If the carbonate hardness (KH) level is low the pH level will swing up and down over a 24-hour period. Water with a high KH will usually have a high pH. Aquatic plants and algae remove carbon dioxide from the water during the day. This causes the pH to rise above pH 8.0 in the day then fall at night. These fluctuations are normal and will not harm pond life. Extremes in pH, however can stress fish and plants. A pH of 7.0 is considered ideal for plants and fish. Many species of aquatic plants thrive at a slightly acid pH while koi and goldfish prefer a slightly alkaline pH. Therefore, an acceptable pH range is 6.8 to 7.6. Product Features: . Performs about 160 tests . Quickly and accurately tests for pH levels from 5. 0 to 9. 0 Item Specifications: Size: Performs 160 tests Directions for use: Read thoroughly before testing. Do not allow Test Solutions to get into aquarium. To remove childproof safety cap: With one hand, push red tab left with thumb while unscrewing cap with free hand. 1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube). 2. Add five drops of Indicator Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. 3. Cap the test tube and invert tube several times to mix solution. Do not hold finger over open end of tube, as this may affect the test results. 4. Determine the pH reading by matching the color of the solution against those on the pH Color Chart. The tube should be viewed against the white area beside the color chart. Color comparisons are best made in a well-lit area. The closest match indicates the pH of the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after each use. Compatability: The Pond Care(R) Wide Range pH Test Kit can be used to test the pH in ponds and water gardens and tap water. |
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Microbe-Lift Salt Water Check (50 test strips) $19.9 Salt Water Check Test Strips Check the SALT levels in your WATER Salt Water Use Reef & Marine Water MUST be tested regularly to maintain GOOD WATER QUALITY It is important to monitor your saltwater aquarium regularly. Abnormal salt concentrations can harm your aquatic life. This dip and read strip quickly gives you answers to salt water or brackish water concentrations and is ideal for monitoring your salt water aquarium. With all reagents precisely impregnated on the strip pad, there is no need to purchase expensive meters or instrumentation. Just dip and read; it’s that simple! TEST PROCEDURE 1) Dip one test strip into water sample (with a pH between 5.5 and 9.5) for 2 seconds 2) Remove the strip and shake once, briskly, to remove excess water. Wait 20 seconds 3) Match with the closest color within the next 30 seconds. Read salt concentration |
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RC Hagen A7830 Carbonate and Total Hardness Test for Fresh Saltwater $31.06 The Carbonate and General Hardness Test Kit is an easy at home test to ensure that the general and carbonate hardness levels in your aquarium are at a safe level for your fish. Carbonate Hardness (KH) levels need to be tested on a regular basis because they fluctuate over time and can negatively impact the pH balance of the aquarium water. Low Carbonate Hardness will result in poor plant growth. Testing for General Hardness (GH) should be done to determine if the levels of Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) are optimal for specific species of fish. The Carbonate and General Hardness Test Kit Features and Benefits:. Use in fresh or saltwater aquariums. Determines if proper levels of magnesium and calcium are present. Proper Carbonate levels ensure maximum plant growth. Provides a healthy living environment for your fish. |
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Mardel Virbac AMD21163 Mardel Water Quality Ammonia Test Kit 4 Piece $20.88 Mardel Water Quality Check Freshwater Aquarium Ammonia Test KitMardel makes testing easy. Mardel test strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easytouse. The easy read color chart makes matching the color in the test vial easy. Simply place the test vial over the chart and align the vial in the center of the color blocks. Match the color of the vial to the closest color area. The wider color block around the vial gives a better visual comparison for the eye to correctly match the color. Test kit includes test strips color chart and test tube. 4 Pieces. |
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Place-A-Lite Aquarium Lighting $30.8 The Place-A-Lite is a 20In aquarium Light. Place On top of Aquarium. Place Aquarium Light On top of Glass Canopy. The Place-A-Lite is For Use with the 37-Gallon Column Aquarium. |
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Fish at the Joetsu Aquarium $39.99 Fish at the Joetsu Aquarium – Photographic Print |
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Turtle Swimming in Aquarium $19.99 Turtle Swimming in Aquarium – Photographic Print |
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The Aquarium, Venice, California $34.99 The Aquarium, Venice, California – Giclee Print |
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Conservatory and Aquarium Combined $49.99 Conservatory and Aquarium Combined – Giclee Print |
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Aquarium, Marineland, Florida $49.99 Aquarium, Marineland, Florida – Giclee Print |
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An Aquarium Designed by Freeman $49.99 An Aquarium Designed by Freeman – Giclee Print |
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An Aquarium of the Year 2000 $39.99 An Aquarium of the Year 2000 – Giclee Print |
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Rays – Visit the Aquarium $19.99 Rays – Visit the Aquarium – Premium Poster |
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The Florida Aquarium $17.95 Experience The Florida Aquarium and see why it’s among the top aquariums in the World! It’s not only an aquarium, but an aviary and botanical garden, with more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals, both native to Florida and all over the World. The Florida Aquarium is 200,000 square feet of air-conditioned fun! |
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Seachem Laboratories ASM978 Multitest Iodide and Iodine Test Kit $27.81 75 Tests per kit Test reference included High sensitivity levels ensure precise results An economical solution for making sure your aquarium s chemical and mineral levels stay in balance. Each kit includes 75 tests with supplementary test references. High sensitivity levels for each procedure ensure precise results. You can even run up to 6 tests simultaneously for ideal efficiency. Using these kits ensure that all inhabitants remain healthy and continue to thrive in their environment. includes all vials and equipment necessary to perform and interpret tests. for freshwater and marine aquariums. |
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Mardel Virbac AMD21171 5 In 1 Test Strips 4Pc $20.09 Mardel 5 in 1 Freshwater Aquarium Water Test StripsMardel makes testing easy. Mardel test strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories. The accurately measure pH hardness alkalinity nitrite and nitrate levels. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easytouse. The easy read color chart makes matching the color on the strip pad easy. Simply place the strip behind the chart and align the pads to the corresponding holes. Match the color of the pad to the closest color area. The wider color block around the hold gives a better visual comparison for the eye to correctly match the pad color. 4 pc. |
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Tourists at Aquarium, New England Aquarium, Boston, USA $129.99 Panoramic Images Tourists at Aquarium, New England Aquarium, Boston, USA – Wall Decal |
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Aquarium at the Waterfront, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois, USA $29.99 Panoramic Images Aquarium at the Waterfront, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois, USA – Photographic Print |
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Test Item $27.99 Test Item |
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Shopzeus USA zeusd1EPST2816329 Saltwater Nitrate/nitrite Test Kit $46.54 TROPIC MARIN NitriteNitrateTest FreshwaterSaltwaterFor the determination of the nitrite and nitrate concentration in freshwater and saltwater Nitrite NO2; is the intermediate stage of the aerobic nitrification and is highly toxic for fish and invertebrates A too high concentration of nitrite for example caused by new filter material impedes the oxygen transport in the blood and severely restricts cellular respiration With this test the nitrite content can be accurately determined from 001 to 2 mgl with the finely tuned colour chartNitrate NO3; is the final stage of the aerobic nitrification and impairs the well being of fish and invertebrates to a lesser degree But high nitrate concentrations can accelerate algae growth and impede the growth of certain corals Oxygen shortage in the aquarium may cause the reduction of nitrate to poisonous nitrite With this test the nitrate concentration can be measured from 1 to 100 mgl with the finely tuned colour chart The reagents of this combined test are sufficient for a total of approx 40 tests |
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Aquarium Fish $12.99 Aquarium Fish is edited for beginning and experienced fresh and saltwater aquarium, pond and fish owners. Its features and departments deal with both general topics on aquariums and fish-keeping and specific topics relating to the use of the equipment and the care of specific fish. It also provides information on building and maintaining garden and fish ponds. |
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Georgia Aquarium Tickets $50 Buy Georgia Aquarium tickets. TicketNetwork.com gets you in! |
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Visit the Aquarium, Tidepool Scene $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Tidepool Scene – Premium Poster |
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Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois $49.99 Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois – Giclee Print |
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Aquarium, Key West, Florida $49.99 Aquarium, Key West, Florida – Giclee Print |
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Jellyfish (Jelly) in an Aquarium $39.99 Tim Laman Jellyfish (Jelly) in an Aquarium – Photographic Print |
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Stream Fish in an Aquarium $39.99 Joel Sartore Stream Fish in an Aquarium – Photographic Print |
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Visit the Aquarium, Jellyfish Scene $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Jellyfish Scene – Premium Poster |
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Visit the Aquarium, Octopus Scene $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Octopus Scene – Premium Poster |
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Visit the Aquarium, Orca Fins $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Orca Fins – Premium Poster |
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Frog Jumping Into an Aquarium $269.99 Gjon Mili Frog Jumping Into an Aquarium – Wall Mural |
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Visit the Aquarium, Orca Jumping $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Orca Jumping – Premium Poster |
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Visit the Aquarium, Orca and Calf $19.99 Visit the Aquarium, Orca and Calf – Premium Poster |
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Seaside, Oregon – Aquarium View $49.99 Seaside, Oregon – Aquarium View – Framed Art Print |
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Boy Watching Fish in Aquarium $14.99 Boy Watching Fish in Aquarium – Premium Poster |
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Visit the Aquarium, Cuttlefish Scene $49.99 Visit the Aquarium, Cuttlefish Scene – Framed Art Print |
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Visit the Aquarium, Dolphins Scene $49.99 Visit the Aquarium, Dolphins Scene – Framed Art Print |
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Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu, Hawaii $49.99 Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu, Hawaii – Giclee Print |
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Fish Swimming in an Aquarium $39.99 Joel Sartore Fish Swimming in an Aquarium – Photographic Print |
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Girl with Aquarium, c.1914 $64.99 Auguste Macke Girl with Aquarium, c.1914 – Art Print |
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The Aquarium at the Crystal Palace Sydenham $49.99 The Aquarium at the Crystal Palace Sydenham – Giclee Print |
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An Elegant Woman and Her Aquarium $49.99 An Elegant Woman and Her Aquarium – Giclee Print |
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32 Test Tubes W/Caps 24/Pk 12 $20.4 Replacement box of 24 test tubes and caps. For use in all Aquarium Pharmaceuticals water testing kits where the original tube has been lost or damaged. |
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5 In 1 Aquarium Test Strips $12.55 Measures pH, Nitrite, Nitrate, Carbonate & General Hardness. Just dip & read! |
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5 In 1 Freshwater-salterwater 25 Test $12.07 Virbac Mardel 5 in 1 Test Strips for pH, hardness, alkalinity, nitrite, & nitrate, for saltwater and freshwater aquariums. 5 in 1 Indicator: pH indicates if your water is acidic or basic. A stable pH is critical to a healthy aquarium. Alkalinity is a measure of the compounds that stabilizes pH. Hardness is principally a measure of the calcium and magnesium in your water. If water conditions are not within the desired range, your fish may become stressed and susceptible to disease. Note: When fish species from different locations are kept, a tank is referred to as a community tank and a general range of conditions are recommended. Nitrite & Nitrate are byproducts of the nitrogen cycle, a natural process that breaks down waste in aquariums. Nitrite is more toxic than Nitrate, and should be held below 1 ppm. Mardel test strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories and replace other potentially toxic and time consuming kits. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easy-to-use. Contents: 25 strips and water quality guide. |
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8.2 Ph Buffer Stabilizer 8.8oz Aquarium $6.31 MICROBE-LIFT pH BUFFER/STABILIZER and KH Alkalinity Supplement Sets Saltwater at a pH of 8.2 Directions 1. Test your pH to determine need for adjustment because fish waste products continually tend to acidify tank water. If pH-adjustment upward is indicated then. 2. Pre-dissolve the measured pH buffer to use for your gallonage in 1-2 cups (250-500 mL) of freshwater (either bottled or dechlorinated tap water). This solution may be hazy. Add it to your tank water by flowing it over the surface area. Any resulting cloudiness should disappear quickly. 3. This blend of buffering salts is purposely gentle, so that raising the pH to a target within 8.0-8.3 should be accomplished in 1 or more consecutive applications, 48 hours apart, without overshooting safe limits. The number of applications depends on the starting pH, the gap to reach your target, and existing alkalinity (the equilibrium between bicarbonate, carbonate and hydroxide ions). Since it an take 48 hours +/- for buffering adjustments to stabilize, retest pH after 8 hours, before making another application. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully Avoid inhaling powder-dust This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish but may not be used with fish intended for human consumption. |
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Ammonia Aquarium Test Strips $13.32 Measures ammonia levels from 0 to 6 ppm in fresh or saltwater in one easy step. Just dip & read! |
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Ammonia Remover 8oz Aquarium $5.74 Removes ammonia, chlorine and chlorines rapidly and completely when used as directed. MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover is buffered to help prevent a drop in both alkalinity (acid-neutralizing capacity) and pH when used to remove very high levels of total ammonia. Removes Ammonia Removes chlorine Removes chloramines Works immediately and will not delay or interrupt biological filtration. Directions: To remove and detoxify ammonia, chlorine and chloramines for water in aquariums or ponds add 1 teaspoonful of MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover per 10 gallons (38 L) of water. To remove ammonia in existing aquariums or ponds add 1 teaspoonful of MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover per 10 gallons (38 L) for each 1.0 mg/L, or fraction thereof, of measured total ammonia (= 0.85 mg/L total ammonia-nitrogen). To control ammonia in shipping fishes or invertebrates use MICROBE-LIFT/ Ammonia Remover at the standard dosage rate or increase (up to 10 times) if total ammonia levels are expected to be higher than 1.0 mg/L. It is recommended for routine shipping of fishes and invertebrates that trial, static, shipping tests are preformed to determine the typical levels of total ammonia that will occur in untreated water. For complete water conditioning we recommend the use of MICROBE-LIFT/XTreme. Contraindications Do not use with permanganate- or chlorite-based treatments. Nessler’s total ammonia test kits will give false, high (or off-scale) readings. Winkler dissolved oxygen tests will give false, low or zero readings; use indigo-carmine dissolved oxygen tests or DO meters. For total ammonia testing use only salicylate-based (indole-phenol) tests. MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Test Strips will function properly. The MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Test Strips are salicylate based and work well with this product. Non-toxic to humans, pets and aquatic life. This product may be used for all aquarium fish including those intended for human consumption. This is not a medication or economic poison and is not inten |
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Ammonia Safe Tabs – 8 pack $2.69 Tetra AmmoniaSafe Fizz TabsTetra Fizz Tabs are fast-dissolving premeasured tablets that make caring for your aquarium faster, easier, and more convenient. AmmoniaSafe is a one-step water conditioner that provides superior relief to fish suffering from high ammonia conditions. Fish release ammonia as a natural by-product of protein metabolism – eating. Various situations can result in high ammonia levels — overstocking, feeding too heavily, or inadequate filtration. AmmoniaSafe can be used to help alleviate these conditions, in addition to a partial water change. Tetra Test Strips can be used to determine ammonia levels. |
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Aquarium Pharm #160 PH Test Kit $6.78 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 to alkaline, to 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 with cap. Color chart and Instructions |
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Aquarium Pharm #164M Master Liquid Test Kit $26.24 Test pond water – don t guess. Early detection means early correction. A complete kit for testing pond and tap water. Tests for pH ammonia nitrite and salt levels. The kit contains instruction book color cards four test tubes and holding tray. All pond life is dependent on the quality of the water. Pond Care test kits quickly and accurately evaluate pond water quality so that minor problems can be detected and major problems can be avoided. |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Ammo-Chips 26 oz $5.34 Ammo Chips Ammonia Removing ResinDid you know that ammonia is continually produced from fish waste, uneaten food and organic debris in the aquarium. A high ammonia level is a common water quality problem in new or unbalanced aquariums. It is toxic to fish and can result in gill damage, loss of appetite and eventually death. Ammonia also creates stress and lowers resistance to infections.Ammo-Chipscan be used in any freshwater aquarium to remove deadly ammonia and enhance the filtration system. Test water weekly with anAquarium Pharmaceuticals AMMONIA TEST KITand useAmmo-Chipswhen ammonia levels are detected.Ammo-Chipscan be used in ornamental ponds. |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Deluxe pH Test Kit $7.79 Fast, accurate and easy-to-use kit contains dropper bottle, test solution, easy-to-read instructions, color chart and glass tube with lid for 250 tests for pH level from 6.0 to 7.6 ppm.What is pH?pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, a pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic.Testing TipsBThis kit reads the pH of water within the range shown on the pH color chart. Anything outside this range, either more acidic or more alkaline, will read as the lowest or highest reading on the pH color chart. If chemicals are added to change extreme pH levels and no change in the pH reading is seen, the pH is above or below the range of this kit. Chemicals should be added slowly until a change in the pH reading is detected.. |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Master Test Kits Freshwater, Master Test Kit $25.95 Maintaining good water quality is the key to successful fishkeeping. With the API Freshwater Master Test Kit you can test the most important levels in your freshwater aquarium. Plus, this kit includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform each test, how to interpret the results, and how to correct unsafe water conditions.Includes Freshwater pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate. Kit features computer-analyzed laminated color cards, instruction booklet, 4 test tubes, a holding tray and test tube rack. |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater/Saltwater Ammonia Test Kit $7.29 Fast, accurate and easy-to-use kit contains two dropper bottles, test solutions, easy-to-read instructions, color chart and glass tube with lid for 130 tests for ammonia level from 0 to 8 ppm.Why test for Ammonia?Tropical fish continuously release ammonia (NH3) directly into the aquarium through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and other decaying organic material also add ammonia to the water. A natural mechanism exists that controls ammonia in the aquarium–the biological filter, made up of nitrifying bacteria which grow in the gravel bed. As with any natural process, however, imbalances can occur. Testing for the presence of toxic ammonia is essential, so that once detected, steps can be taken to remove it. Otherwise, ammonia in the aquarium will damage delicate gill membranes, and prevent fish from carrying on normal respiration. High levels of ammonia quickly lead to fish death. Even trace amounts can stress fish, suppressing their immune systems and thereby increasing the likelihood of disease and subsequent fish loss.Testing TipsThis kit measures ammonia levels in parts per million (ppm), and can detect concentrations of ammonia from 0 ppm to 8.0 ppm in either freshwater or saltwater aquariums. Thus, there are two ammonia test color charts, one for freshwater aquariums, and one for saltwater aquariums, so be sure to use the correct chart for your type of aquarium when interpreting test results. The freshwater ammonia test color chart is the appropriate chart to use for testing freshwater aquariums to which aquarium salt has been added.. |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Pondcare 5 In 1 Dip Strips Multi – 164F $12.46 5-in-1 dip strips provide distinct variations between colors on the color charts for easy-to-read results. The desiccant liner on the container keeps the strips dry maintaining product stability and extending shelf life. Part of a complete testing lineup from PondCare. Highly precise color charts. No separate test vial required. Dip strip directly into pond. Easy to read directions and product recommendations. |
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Aquarium Systems Instant Ocean Hydrometer $8.27 Instant Ocean Hydrometer is accurate, reliable water test equipment is absolutely vital to creating and sustaining a healthy, successful marine environment. Easy to read and simple to operate, the Instant Ocean Hydrometer delivers precise full-range salinity and specific gravity readings – accurate to 0.001 – and does it each time, every time. Product Features Accurate to 0-001 Durable, Permanent Needle Mount Easy-Read, 2-Color Scale with Safe Zone Extra-Wide Stabilizer Base Easy Fill convenience — NO WET HANDS! |
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Aquarium pharmaceuticals Freshwater /Saltwater calcium test kit $8.49 API Aquarium Calcium Test KitReef invertebrates such as corals, crustaceans, mollusks and even some types of encrusting algae need calcium to grow and remain healthy. Over time, calcium levels drop as invertebrates use calcium in aquarium water. This kit allows you to easily and accurately measure calcium levels and maintain a healthy reef aquarium. Measures calcium levels as low as 20 mg/L. Uses titration method, with easy to see color change for precise measurement.Kit Includes:2 liquid dropper bottles with capsEasy to read instructionsGlass test tube with cap |
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Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby $2.21 New – An indispensable primer for families considering a saltwater aquarium This book gives families a great way to test the waters before taking the plunge and getting a saltwater aquarium. It covers everything from set-up and equipment (including a filtration system and lighting) to monitoring the water and temperature, from selecting the fish to feeding and caring for them. John Tullock (Knoxville, TN) holds a master’ s degree in zoology and is the author of eight previous aquarium books |
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Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby $14.99 THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM! This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you’ll know what to expect. You’ll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include: WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It’s a reference you’ll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby. |
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Fresh-salt Professional Liquid Test Kit $72.66 A liquid test kit including seven tests for professionals to test tap water, aquarium (both fresh and saltwater) and pond water for Low Range pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, GH and KH levels. |
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Fresh-saltwater Copper Test Kit $8.49 API Copper Aquarium Test KitThis kit allows you to easily and accurately monitor copper levels to maintain copper-based fish treatments at therapeutic levels. Kit tests copper levels from 0 to 4 ppm and measures both free and chelated copper. For use in freshwater or saltwater aquariums.Kit Includes:Liquid dropper bottleEasy to read instructionsColor chartGlass test tube with cap |
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Freshwater Ph Mini Test Kit $4.97 Easily and accurately measure the pH level in your freshwater aquarium from 6.0 to 7.6 ppm. Kit contains dropper bottle for accurate dispensing of liquid test solution, easy to read instructions and color chart, glass tube and lid.What is pH?pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, a pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower then 7.0 is acidic.. |
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Games on the Go! – 15 Game Variety Pack $13.95 Time Is Of The Essence! So Don T Miss A Second Of The Fun In This Collection Of 15 Top-Ranked Games Including: + Farm Frenzy 2: Your Favorite Farm Friends Face Off In This Fast-Paced Agricultural Adventure, That Will Test Your Skills And Savvy Til The Cows Come Home! + Fiona Finch And The Finest Flowers: Flex Your Green-Thumb, Plant Seedlings, Breed Gorgeous Geraniums, Terrific Tulips, Vibrant Violets And Garden Your Way To The Ultimate Prize As You Compete To Be The Queen Of The Finest F Lower And Garden Contest! + Hotel Mogul: Use Your Savvy To Buy, Sell And Develop A Hotel Empire As You Laugh Your Way All The Way To The Bank! + Vacation Mogul: Step Into The Tourist Business In This Exciting Simulation Game! You Ll Become One Of The Rich And Powerful As You Buy And Sell Land, Turn Bungalows Into Ritzy Hotels And Build Specialty Shops And Other Attractions. + Island Realms: Create Your Own Island Paradise, Engage In Trade And Defend From Dangerous Invaders In This Fantastic Time Management Game! + Oriental Dreams: Step Into A Story Where A Challenge As Old As The Orient Rises Up Before You! In This Addicting Game, Each New Level Will Bring Challenging Puzzles And Surprises! + Four Corners Of The World: Step Into A Culinary Adventure That Will Challenge You To Take A Simple Caf And Transform It Into A 5-Star Delight! + Supermarket Mania: Get Into The Action And Take Control Of A Supermarket Empire In This Fast Paced Stock And Shop Game. + Fashion Craze: It S Your Job To Help The Fashion-Challenged Women Of The World Look Their Best. Take Charge Of Your Own Chic Boutique And Dress Your Customers In The Coolest Clothes And More! + Jenny S Fish Shop: Will Jenny Ever Run Her Own Aquarium? Help Her Go From A Humble Beginning To Managing The Most Spectacular Aquatic Attraction In The World! + And Much More! |
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Hdscape Sampler $3.01 HDScape discs transform your television and home theater system into breathtaking High Definition environments – capturing the world’s most beautiful scenery by award-winning cinematographers with musical accompaniments and natural sounds. Each two-sided HDScape disc includes one HD-DVD side and one standard definition DVD side that plays on all existing DVD players. Planning to upgrade to an HD-DVD player in the future? Dual-sided HDScape discs are ready when you are!Titles include Exotic Saltwater Aquarium HD, Fireplace HD, Visions of the Sea: Explorations, Antarctica Dreaming, Serenity: Southern Seas, HD Window: Hawaii, HD Window: The Great Southwest, and Stargaze II HD.Also includes Digital Video Essentials HD Test Materials, and a sample of Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet Op. 57 presented in True HD. |
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IO REAGENT AMMONIA REFILL $6.65 Use Instant Ocean Ammonia test to monitor the conditioning period during start up cycle and to regularly monitor conditioned aquariums, testing is also recommended when adding new fish or when doing medications. igh ammonia levels affect how well your fish can breathe and absorb oxygen from the aquarium water. Keep monitoring these levels by refilling your Aquarium Systems Test Kit regularly. Ammonia is the primary waste product of aquatic organisms. In a new unconditioned aquariums ammonia levels will rise until bacteria which change ammonia to less toxic compounds are established in the filter. |
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IO REAGENT PH REFILL $3.81 Aquarium Systems Saltwater PH Test (Refill) Test Kit makes saltwater testing easier than ever before for the beginning hobbyist as well as the experienced aquarist. Aquarium Systems Saltwater PH Test Kit’s one piece color chip comparator is easier to use than any other saltwater test kit available. The durable wide-mouth holder has more room for adding the test chemicals and is more stable to prevent spilling. Foil packets protect the granular test chemicals from light and moisture and keep them fresh indefinitely |
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IO REAGENT PHOSPHATE REFILL $5.58 High phosphate levels can cause ‘green water’ and excess algae or cyanobacteria in aquariums. Keep monitoring these levels by refilling your Aquarium Systems test kit often. |
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Instant Ocean Calcium Test Kit $14.59 Instant Ocean aquarium test kits make saltwater testing easier than ever before for the beginning hobbyist as well as the experienced aquarist. The one piece color chip comparator is easier to use than any other saltwater test kit available. The durable wide-mouth holder has more room for adding the test chemicals and is more stable to prevent spilling. Foil packets protect the granular test chemicals from light and moisture and keep them fresh indefinitely. Product Features Ideal for use with all marine, reef and freshwater aquariums. Durable Measuring Vial for accurate, easy loading. Dropper-Top Reagent for easier water testing at all levels. Foil-Sealed Granular Test Chemicals for lasting freshness and easy-pour, quick-dissolve effectiveness. Step-by-Step Test Guide for quick, easy, mistake-proof testing. Calcium Test Range: 0-500mg/L Calcium (Ca2+) For use in monitoring calcium levels in reef and invertebrate aquariums or to determine the need for water changes and/or supplements. Suggested level for optimal growth: 350mg/L ro 500mg/L. |
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Instant Ocean Ocean – master Test Kit $40.81 Instant Ocean aquarium test kits make saltwater testing easier than ever before for the beginning hobbyist as well as the experienced aquarist. The Instant Ocean, Ocean Master Test kits one piece color chip comparator is easier to use than any other saltwater test kit available. The Instant Ocean Ocean Salt Water Master Test kitsdurable wide-mouth holder has more room for adding the test chemicals and is more stable to prevent spilling. Foil packets protect the granular test chemicals from light and moisture and keep them fresh indefinitely. Product Features pH Test – Range: 7.8 to 8.6 Alkalinity Test (Routine or Precision test) – Range: 0 to 5.0 mEq/L Ammonia Test – Range: 0 to 0.8 milligrams/liter Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3-N) Nitrite Test – Dual Range (high and low level readings): 0 to 1.0 and 0 to 10 milligrams/liter Nitrite-Nitrogen (NO-2-N) Nitrate Test – Range: 0 to 100 milligrams/liter Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO-3-N |
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Instant Ocean Reef Master Test Kit $60.59 Instant Ocean aquarium test kits make saltwater testing easier than ever before for the beginning hobbyist as well as the experienced aquarist. The one piece color chip comparator is easier to use than any other saltwater test kit available. The durable wide-mouth holder has more room for adding the test chemicals and is more stable to prevent spilling. Foil packets protect the granular test chemicals from light and moisture and keep them fresh indefinitely. |
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Jungle Easy Startup and Maintenance Aquarium Kit Featuring Tank Buddies $3.41 Tank Buddies Aquarium Kit Easy Startup and Maintenance Features Tank Buddies Fizz Tabs and Quick Dip Test Strips, The most important part of a successful aquarium is making sure water conditions are safe and healthy for fish. That’s why this kit provide |
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Jungle pH Level Quick Dip Aquarium Test Strips $6.89 Just dip and read. Take a quick dip and test your aquarium water for pH levels with results in just 15 seconds. Easy-to-use test strips are accurate, safe and non-toxic. Measures 6.2 to 8.8. For fresh and saltwater aquariums. Instructions for Using Quick Dip pH Test Strips Remove one test strip from bottle and replace cap tightly. Dip pad into water for one second and remove. Do not shake excess water from strip. Hold strip level for 15 seconds. Compare pH pad to color chart on bottle. Record results and dispose of test strip. |
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Kent phcontrol plus 100g $6.69 Description: Safely raises pH of tap or aquarium water when used as directed. The use of a good pH test kit is absolutely necessary while using this product, and the use of an alkalinity test kit is strongly recommended! CAUTION! Many electronic pH pens a |
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Mardel 5-in-1 Test Strips 1 mth $3.95 Mardel 5 in 1 Freshwater Aquarium Water Test StripsMardel makes testing easy. Mardel test strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories. The accurately measure pH, hardness, alkalinity, nitrite and nitrate levels. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easy-to-use. The easy read color chart makes matching the color on the strip pad easy. Simply place the strip behind the chart and align the pads to the corresponding holes. Match the color of the pad to the closest color area. The wider color block around the hold gives a better visual comparison for the eye to correctly match the pad color. |
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Mardel LIVEPH REFILL PK 1PC $11.23 LivepH Refill Cartridges are for use with LivepH or LiveMeter Master Test Kits. Benefit: The easy-to-change refill cartridges for LiveMeter devices ensure that monitoring of aquarium water never stops. |
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Mardel Master Test Kit $24.18 Test your aquarium water for pH, hardness, alkalinity, nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia the quick, easy, accurate, and safe way with the Mardel Master Test Kit. These easy to use strips deliver results in just one minute or less.Kit includes 50 total test strips (25 ammonia and 25 Five in One), test tube, results color chart, and Water Quality Guide.pH indicates if your water is acidic or basic. A stable pH is critical to a healthy aquarium.Alkalinity is a measure of the compounds that stabilize pH.Hardness is principally a measure of the calcium and magnesium in your water. If water conditions are not within the desired range, your fish may become stressed and susceptible to disease. Note: When fish species from different locations are kept, a tank is referred to a community tank and a general range of conditions are recommended.Ammonia is produced by fish as waste and as a result of the breakdown of uneaten food and is toxic to fish even at low levels.Nitrite and Nitrate are byproducts of the nitrogen cycle, a natural process that breaks down waste in aquariums. Nitrite is more toxic than nitrate, and should be held below 1 ppm.Mardel Test Strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories and replace other potentially toxic and time-consuming kits. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easy-to-use. |
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Mardel Water Quality Test Strips 1 mth $6.67 Mardel Water Quality Check Freshwater Aquarium Ammonia Test KitMardel makes testing easy. Mardel test strips use the same technology found in medical laboratories. They are designed to be accurate and dependable while being safe and easy-to-use. The easy read color chart makes matching the color in the test vial easy. Simply place the test vial over the chart and align the vial in the center of the color blocks. Match the color of the vial to the closest color area. The wider color block around the vial gives a better visual comparison for the eye to correctly match the color. Test kit includes test strips, color chart and test tube. |
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Microbe-Lift Ammonia Remover $5.94 Removes ammonia, chlorine and chlorines rapidly and completely when used as directed. MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover is buffered to help prevent a drop in both alkalinity (acid-neutralizing capacity) and pH when used to remove very high levels of total ammonia. Removes Ammonia Removes chlorine Removes chloramines Works immediately and will not delay or interrupt biological filtration. Directions: To remove and detoxify ammonia, chlorine and chloramines for water in aquariums or ponds add 1 teaspoonful of MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover per 10 gallons (38 L) of water. To remove ammonia in existing aquariums or ponds add 1 teaspoonful of MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Remover per 10 gallons (38 L) for each 1.0 mg/L, or fraction thereof, of measured total ammonia (= 0.85 mg/L total ammonia-nitrogen). To control ammonia in shipping fishes or invertebrates use MICROBE-LIFT/ Ammonia Remover at the standard dosage rate or increase (up to 10 times) if total ammonia levels are expected to be higher than 1.0 mg/L. It is recommended for routine shipping of fishes and invertebrates that trial, static, shipping tests are preformed to determine the typical levels of total ammonia that will occur in untreated water. For complete water conditioning we recommend the use of MICROBE-LIFT/XTreme. Contraindications Do not use with permanganate- or chlorite-based treatments. Nessler’s total ammonia test kits will give false, high (or off-scale) readings. Winkler dissolved oxygen tests will give false, low or zero readings; use indigo-carmine dissolved oxygen tests or DO meters. For total ammonia testing use only salicylate-based (indole-phenol) tests. MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Test Strips will function properly. The MICROBE-LIFT/Ammonia Test Strips are salicylate based and work well with this product. Non-toxic to humans, pets and aquatic life. This product may be used for all aquarium fish including those intended for human consumption. This is not a medication or economic poison and is not inten |
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Microbe-Lift Coralline Algae Accelerator (16 oz) $13.03 MICROBE-LIFT CORALLINE ALGAE ACCELERATOR Will Not Promote the Growth of Nuisance AlgaeCONTAINS: Fine powdered aragonite Over 100,000 mg/L calcium Added magnesium & iodide Shake Well Before Using MICROBE-LIFT/Coralline Algae Accelerator uses a single bottle, multipart approach to stimulating the growth of Coralline algae without promoting nuisance algae growth. Contains fine powdered aragonite, liquid calcium, strontium, magnesium and iodide. Red to purple algae that forms on live rock is encouraged by many reef hobbyists. It is very colorful and competes with nuisance algae. This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. Directions: Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to check the phosphate level of your tank water. A high phosphate level will inhibit Coralline algae. Other factors to consider in propagating Coralline algae growth are: Carbonate Hardness, light intensity, and reef inhabitants, such as, urchins that feed on it. Dosage Rates This bottle contains aragonite powder. Shake well before using. Add 1 capful (5 mL) per 50 gal. (189 L). Add the product near any area of high water flow or directly into your sump. The tank’s water will temporarily cloud. This will clear up in time. If you test for calcium levels wait at least 1.5- 2 hours for product dispersal. The natural concentration of calcium in sea water is 420 ppm and you should maintain your aquarium’s saltwater at no more than 420 ppm on a consistent basis. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully |
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Microbe-Lift Coralline Algae Accelerator (4 oz) $5.28 MICROBE-LIFT CORALLINE ALGAE ACCELERATOR Will Not Promote the Growth of Nuisance AlgaeCONTAINS: Fine powdered aragonite Over 100,000 mg/L calcium Added magnesium & iodide Shake Well Before Using MICROBE-LIFT/Coralline Algae Accelerator uses a single bottle, multipart approach to stimulating the growth of Coralline algae without promoting nuisance algae growth. Contains fine powdered aragonite, liquid calcium, strontium, magnesium and iodide. Red to purple algae that forms on live rock is encouraged by many reef hobbyists. It is very colorful and competes with nuisance algae. This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. Directions: Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to check the phosphate level of your tank water. A high phosphate level will inhibit Coralline algae. Other factors to consider in propagating Coralline algae growth are: Carbonate Hardness, light intensity, and reef inhabitants, such as, urchins that feed on it. Dosage Rates This bottle contains aragonite powder. Shake well before using. Add 1 capful (5 mL) per 50 gal. (189 L). Add the product near any area of high water flow or directly into your sump. The tank’s water will temporarily cloud. This will clear up in time. If you test for calcium levels wait at least 1.5- 2 hours for product dispersal. The natural concentration of calcium in sea water is 420 ppm and you should maintain your aquarium’s saltwater at no more than 420 ppm on a consistent basis. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully |
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Microbe-Lift Coralline Algae Accelerator (8 oz) $7.23 MICROBE-LIFT CORALLINE ALGAE ACCELERATOR Will Not Promote the Growth of Nuisance AlgaeCONTAINS: Fine powdered aragonite Over 100,000 mg/L calcium Added magnesium & iodide Shake Well Before Using MICROBE-LIFT/Coralline Algae Accelerator uses a single bottle, multipart approach to stimulating the growth of Coralline algae without promoting nuisance algae growth. Contains fine powdered aragonite, liquid calcium, strontium, magnesium and iodide. Red to purple algae that forms on live rock is encouraged by many reef hobbyists. It is very colorful and competes with nuisance algae. This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. Directions: Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to check the phosphate level of your tank water. A high phosphate level will inhibit Coralline algae. Other factors to consider in propagating Coralline algae growth are: Carbonate Hardness, light intensity, and reef inhabitants, such as, urchins that feed on it. Dosage Rates This bottle contains aragonite powder. Shake well before using. Add 1 capful (5 mL) per 50 gal. (189 L). Add the product near any area of high water flow or directly into your sump. The tank’s water will temporarily cloud. This will clear up in time. If you test for calcium levels wait at least 1.5- 2 hours for product dispersal. The natural concentration of calcium in sea water is 420 ppm and you should maintain your aquarium’s saltwater at no more than 420 ppm on a consistent basis. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully |
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Microbe-Lift Nitrate/Nitrite Test Salt & Fresh Water (50 test strips) $20.69 Nitrate/ Nitrite test strips give you the ability to know when a water change is needed in your aquarium or pond. Nitrite/ Nitrate test strips are fast and easy to use, with no wet or hazardous chemicals. NITRATE/NITRITE test strips give you an indication of your nitrate/nitrite concentrations which can build up in your aquarium or pond due to uneaten food, waste, bacteria, and oxidation. Nitrate/Nitrite test strips also inform you when the levels have become potentially harmful and a water change is needed. Helps easily MONITOR fluctuating levels of: NITRATE which can stimulate unwanted algae growth NITRITE which can be harmful to fishHelps to determine if POND is CYCLING Salt & Fresh Water Use Water MUST be tested regularly to maintain GOOD WATER QUALITY |
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Microbe-Lift Phosphate Remover Salt & Fresh Water (16 oz) $14.94 Safely and quickly removes phosphate from fresh, salt and reef aquariums, by binding the phosphate. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover significantly reduces phosphate and improves turbidity. When dosed correctly it will not affect pH or alkalinity. Quickly removes phosphate Improves turbidity Harmless to all fish and invertebrates Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to manage your phosphate levels. Shake Well Before Using Directions: Test water for phosphate before use. Only use if levels are 0.2 ppm or greater. Add to high flow area. In aquariums with sumps, add MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover just before the overflow. Do not remove more than 1.5 ppm of phosphate per day. Treat every other day until desired level of phosphate is reached. Shake well before using. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover will create a temporary cloud in the aquarium. This will clear rapidly. Overdosing may result in a cloud that will last for several hours. Does not affect pH. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact occurs, flush area thoroughly with cold water This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. |
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Microbe-Lift Phosphate Remover Salt & Fresh Water (4 oz) $5.39 Safely and quickly removes phosphate from fresh, salt and reef aquariums, by binding the phosphate. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover significantly reduces phosphate and improves turbidity. When dosed correctly it will not affect pH or alkalinity. Quickly removes phosphate Improves turbidity Harmless to all fish and invertebrates Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to manage your phosphate levels. Shake Well Before Using Directions: Test water for phosphate before use. Only use if levels are 0.2 ppm or greater. Add to high flow area. In aquariums with sumps, add MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover just before the overflow. Do not remove more than 1.5 ppm of phosphate per day. Treat every other day until desired level of phosphate is reached. Shake well before using. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover will create a temporary cloud in the aquarium. This will clear rapidly. Overdosing may result in a cloud that will last for several hours. Does not affect pH. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact occurs, flush area thoroughly with cold water This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. |
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Microbe-Lift Phosphate Remover Salt & Fresh Water (8 oz) $9.19 Safely and quickly removes phosphate from fresh, salt and reef aquariums, by binding the phosphate. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover significantly reduces phosphate and improves turbidity. When dosed correctly it will not affect pH or alkalinity. Quickly removes phosphate Improves turbidity Harmless to all fish and invertebrates Use MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Test Strips to manage your phosphate levels. Shake Well Before Using Directions: Test water for phosphate before use. Only use if levels are 0.2 ppm or greater. Add to high flow area. In aquariums with sumps, add MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover just before the overflow. Do not remove more than 1.5 ppm of phosphate per day. Treat every other day until desired level of phosphate is reached. Shake well before using. MICROBE-LIFT/Phosphate Remover will create a temporary cloud in the aquarium. This will clear rapidly. Overdosing may result in a cloud that will last for several hours. Does not affect pH. Cautions Keep out of the reach of children Follow directions carefully Avoid skin or eye contact. If contact occurs, flush area thoroughly with cold water This product is intended for use with all ornamental and aquarium fish only, and may not be used for fish intended for human consumption. |
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Microbe-Lift Salt Water Check (50 test strips) $16.89 Salt Water Check Test Strips Check the SALT levels in your WATER Salt Water Use Reef & Marine Water MUST be tested regularly to maintain GOOD WATER QUALITY It is important to monitor your saltwater aquarium regularly. Abnormal salt concentrations can harm your aquatic life. This dip and read strip quickly gives you answers to salt water or brackish water concentrations and is ideal for monitoring your salt water aquarium. With all reagents precisely impregnated on the strip pad, there is no need to purchase expensive meters or instrumentation. Just dip and read; it’s that simple! TEST PROCEDURE 1) Dip one test strip into water sample (with a pH between 5.5 and 9.5) for 2 seconds 2) Remove the strip and shake once, briskly, to remove excess water. Wait 20 seconds 3) Match with the closest color within the next 30 seconds. Read salt concentration |
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Mishmash and Substitute Teacher $94.25 New – To Pete, the end of the world is beginning to look like a very good thing. And all the better if it comes before Monday — before the test and before the substitute teacher blames him for that incident with the aquarium or for stealing back his big, black, overly-friendly dog, Mishmash. How Pete solves his problems with Mishmash and the substitute teacher is a story that will tickle any young reader who has ever had difficulties with tests, teachers, or dogs. |
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Mishmash and Substitute Teacher $94.25 New – To Pete, the end of the world is beginning to look like a very good thing. And all the better if it comes before Monday — before the test and before the substitute teacher blames him for that incident with the aquarium or for stealing back his big, black, overly-friendly dog, Mishmash. How Pete solves his problems with Mishmash and the substitute teacher is a story that will tickle any young reader who has ever had difficulties with tests, teachers, or dogs. |
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Mishmash and Substitute Teacher $34.25 New – To Pete, the end of the world is beginning to look like a very good thing. And all the better if it comes before Monday — before the test and before the substitute teacher blames him for that incident with the aquarium or for stealing back his big, black, overly-friendly dog, Mishmash. How Pete solves his problems with Mishmash and the substitute teacher is a story that will tickle any young reader who has ever had difficulties with tests, teachers, or dogs. |
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NutraFin Master Aquarium Test Kit $93.49 NutraFin Master Aquarium Test KitComprehensive fresh and saltwater test kit lab with convenient carrying case. Includes 10 tests: Ammonia (NH3/4); Nitrite (NO2); Nitrate (NO3); pH (low range & high range kits); Carbonate Hardness (KH); General Hardness (GH); Iron (Fe); Calcium (Ca); Phosphate (PO4). Test kit includes test pipettes, spoon, glass test tubes & caps, foam lab base, instruction booklet for each test and test use chart.Kit Includes:1 bottle of phosphate reagent #1 (10 mL), 1 bottle of phosphate reagent #2 (10 mL), 1 bottle of phosphate reagent #3 (10 mL), 1 phosphate booklet.1 bottle of calcium reagent #1 (15 mL), 1 bottle of calcium reagent #2 (6 mL), 1 bottle of calcium reagent #3 (18 mL), 1 calcium booklet.1 bottle of nitrate reagent #1 (17 mL), 1 bottle of nitrate reagent #2 (10 mL), 1 bottle of nitrate reagent #3 (10 mL), 1 nitrate booklet.1 bottle of nitrite reagent #1 (16 mL), 1 bottle of nitrite reagent #2 (10 mL), 1 nitrite booklet.1 bottle of pH (7.4-8.6) reagent (15 mL), 1 pH high range booklet, 1 bottle of pH (6.0-7.6) reagent (18 mL), 1 pH low range booklet.1 bottle of ammonia reagent #1 (15 mL), 1 bottle of ammonia reagent #2 (15 mL), 1 bottle of ammoina reagent #3 (10 mL), 1 ammonia booklet.1 bottle of carbonate hardness reagent (15 mL), 1 bottle of general hardness reagent (10 mL), 1 KH/GH booklet.1 bottle of iron reagent #1 (7.5 mL), 1 vial of iron reagent #2 (5 g), 1 iron booklet.1 spoon, 2 pipettes, 5 glass test tubes with caps. |
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People From Cottbus: Sylvia Gerasch, Gabriele Reinsch, Dirk Richter, Trixi Worrack, Gustav Fritsch, Ehrhardt Post, Ulrike Bruns, Robert Harting $9.53 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Sylvia Gerasch, Gabriele Reinsch, Dirk Richter, Trixi Worrack, Gustav Fritsch, Ehrhardt Post, Ulrike Bruns, Robert Harting, Karin Roßley, Carl Blechen, Michael Bresagk, Reinhold Platz, Rudi Fink. Excerpt: Sylvia Gerasch (born 16 March 1969) is a German former swimmer who competed for East Germany and Germany. She was born in Cottbus, East Germany in 1969. Gerasch was sixteen years of age when she participated in the 1983 European Championships, and placed second behind Ute Geweniger in the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke. In the subsequent European Championships she achieved her first international title in the 100 m breaststroke. At the 1986 World Aquatics Championships, she achieved the World Championship titles in the 100 m breaststroke, and the 4×100 m medley relay with teammates Kristin Otto, Kathrin Zimmermann and Kornelia Greßler. Her first and only Olympic appearance was at the 2000 Sydney Olympics competing for a unified Germany and finishing 8th in the 100 m breaststroke and was part of the fourth-place German 4×100 m medley relay team. She also competed for SC Dynamo Berlin, part of the Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. Dieter Lindemann was accused of giving Gerasch anabolics when she was thirteen years old. Gerasch claimed that Lindemann gave her pink tablets which she did not take. She claimed that some competitors put the tablets in the aquarium, and that the female fish became more colourful like the male ones. Following a test at the 1993 European Sprint Championships in Gateshead in November 1993, Gerasch was suspended in January 1994 for two years for having 16 mg of caffeine, equivalent to six cups of coffee, in her blood compared to the permitted limit of 12 mg. The German Swimming Association shortened the suspension for nati… |
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Ph Aquarium Test Strips $9.81 Tests wide range of pH levels from 6.0 To 9 in fresh or saltwater Just dip & read! |
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Ph Quick Dip Test -100pc $17.82 pH Level Quick Dip Test Strips,Test for pH level when: setting up aquarium or making water changes making pH adjustments fish’s skin or gills appear cloudy fish shake or appear hyperactive STORE USE SIZE, Results in 15 second. Test for pH when s |
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REEF MASTER TEST KIT $32.31 API’s REEF Master Test Kit measures the most important aquarium levels in a Reef Aquarium. 4 different tests calibrated specifically for Reef aquariums are designed to protect reef-dwellers from dangerous water conditions. Tests include Calcium, Carbonat |
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Red Sea Fish pHarm pH and Alkalinity Mini-Lab Test $12.59 60 easy to use tests for accurate measurement of high range pH (7.4 – 8.6) and alkalinity (buffer capacity). Includes liquid testing agents, easy to read color charts, test tube, instructions, and buffer supplement.pH Indicator, 0.51 fl. oz.Alkalinity Indicator, 0.51 fl. oz.Buffer Supplement, 0.85 fl. oz.test tube with ml markings clearly marked and stoppercolor scaleseasy to follow instructionsIntroduction To pH And AlkalinityThe pH is a very important parameter in the biology of aquatic organisms. It is a measure of the acidity or basicity of the water. The scale runs from zero to 14. Zero is the most acidic. Seven is neutral and 14 is the most basic. The pH scale is not linear, but logarithmic. A change of one pH unit, for example from seven to six, means that the water gets ten times more acidic.Due to its chemistry, salt water is able to absorb a certain amount of acidic matter without a resulting change in pH. The substances in the water that do this are called buffers. The ability to withstand changes in pH is called buffer capacity. Based on a method of measuring buffer capacity, it is referred to as the alkalinity of seawater. In some of the literature alkalinity is termed carbonate hardness or kh carbonate buffer . This is exactly the same measurement as is measured in the Alkalinity Mini-Lab test.pH And AlkalinityThe pH of natural sea water varies geographically in the world’s oceans between 8.1 and 8.4. On a local scale the pH is however remarkably stable. This is due to the dissolved buffers (mainly bicarbonates), which prevent pH changes. Because of the enormous volume of the ocean, a nearly inexhaustible stock of buffers are present. The sea can take up large amounts of acids without a noticeable change in pH.Compared to the sea the volume of a marine aquarium is very limited and therefore the alkalinity is also limited. As fish produce acid waste products and as the buffering substances are used up by calcareous algae and invertebrates, the buffer |
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Red Sea saltwater copper mini lab $12.49 Copper is the most popular treatment method on the marine hobby to control parasites. In order for copper treatments to be effective a test kit is required to ensure that therapeutic levels are maintained in the aquarium., Red Sea Test kits offer easy to |
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Saltwater Aquariums (Quamut) $5.95 Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are:Authoritative: Written by experts in their field so you have the most reliable information available. Clear: Our explanations take you step-by-step through everything from performing CPR to threading a needle. Concise: You’ll learn just what you need to know—no more, no less. Precise: Quamut charts include detailed text, photos, and illustrations to show you exactly how to do just about anything. Portable: Your know-how goes with you wherever your projects lead. Build an underwater paradise in your own living room.Want to add an exotic element to your surroundings? Set up a saltwater aquarium and treat yourself to a beautiful view every day of the year. Teach yourself how to: Stock up on the appropriate tank equipment and decorationsMake, test, and maintain seawater that will help your fish thrive Choose and care for a compatible mix of fish and invertebrates |
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Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby $14.99 An indispensable primer for families considering a saltwater aquarium This book gives families a great way to test the waters before taking the plunge and getting a saltwater aquarium. It covers everything from set-up and equipment (including a filtration system and lighting) to monitoring the water and temperature, from selecting the fish to feeding and caring for them. John Tullock (Knoxville, TN) holds a master s degree in zoology and is the author of eight previous aquarium books, including Natural Reef Aquariums and Your First Marine Aquarium. |
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Saltwater Labs Dissolved Oxygen Mini Lab -60 Tests $15.37 Dissolved Oxygen is a vital element to test in any pond undergoing an algae bloom or treatment. Maintaining natural oxygen levels is essential to every biological function happening in an aquarium or pond., Red Sea Test kits offer easy to use color chart |
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Saltwater Labs Master Marine Lab Test Kit $40.99 User friendly tests for monitoring the water condition in your marine aquarium.Includes testing reagents, indicators, color scales, test tubes, and instructions for 45 ammonia, 80 nitrite, 60 nitrate, 100 pH, and 60 alkalinity tests. |
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Saltwater Labs Silica Mini Lab -50 Tests $15.37 Silica is present in tap water and many supplements. Excess silica promotes brown algae, or diatoms, within the aquarium., Red Sea Test kits offer easy to use color charts for proper interpretation. You do not have to look at slightly varried shades of |
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Saltwater Master Liquid Test Kit $25.93 Maintaining good water quality is the key to successful fishkeeping. With the API Saltwater Master Test Kit you can test the most important conditions in your marine aquarium. Plus, this kit includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform each test, how to interpret the results, and how to correct unsafe water conditions.Includes High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate. Kit features computer-analyzed laminated color cards, instruction booklet, 4 test tubes, a waterproof holding tray and test tube rack. |
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Tetra EasyStrips 6-in-1 Aquarium Test Strips, Pack of 25 test strips $10.6 Tetra EasyStrips 6-in-1 Aquarium Test StripsTetra EasyStrips 6-in-1 Aquarium Test Strips measure six important water quality levels — nitrate, nitrite, hardness, chlorine, alkalinity, and pH. The test strips are designed from the same technology used in medical and scientific laboratories, giving you fast and accurate results. Tetra EasyStrips are safe, non-toxic, and simple to use. Just dip directly into your aquarium, and read the results in seconds! It is recommended to check water daily with new aquariums and weekly for established aquariums. |
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Tetra EasyStrips Ammonia Aquarium Test Strips, Pack of 25 test strips $10.78 Tetra EasyStrips Ammonia Aquarium Test StripsTetra EasyStrips Ammonia Aquarium Test Strips are designed from the same technology used in medical and scientific laboratories, giving you fast and accurate results. Tetra EasyStrips are safe, nontoxic, and simple to use. Just dip directly into your aquarium, and read the results in seconds! Testing your aquarium water has never been easier. |
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Tetra Second Nature #16617 Ammonia Test Kit $6.51 Tetratest Ammonia Kit (30 pack)The Tetratest Total Ammonia Kit was professionally developed to accurately determine the ammonia level in your aquarium water. The kit contains enough material for 30 tests, including one 6-ml test reagent #1, one 10-ml test reagent #2, one 17-ml test reagent #3, a test vial, color scale, instructions, and recommendations. |
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Tetra Second Nature #16628 Laborette Testing Kit $14.94 Tetratest Laborett Kit Reliable and accurate, the Laborett Testing Kit for freshwater and marine aquariums provides professional measurement of the most important aquarium water parameters: pH freshwater and pH saltwater, carbonate and general hardness, nitrite, ammonia and carbon dioxide. The Tetra Laborett Kit includes reagents, two test vials, a water withdrawal syringe, color scales, and instruction booklets with recommendations and helpful hints. |
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Tetra ph saltwater test kit contains one 10 ml test reagent a test vial color scale instructions and $3.78 Tetratest pH Saltwater Kit (50 pack)The pH value of water is a measure of the degree of acidity or basicity, with values ranging from 1 (acidic) through 7 (neutral) to 14 (basic). The Tetratest pH Kit was professionally developed to accurately determine the pH level in your aquarium water. The kit contains one 10-ml test reagent (enough for 50 tests), a test vial, color scale, instructions, and recommendations. Test the water in your aquarium weekly to ensure optimum water quality. |
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Tropic Marin Marin Test Kit Saltwater Kh $10.99 For the determination of the carbonate hardness or the alkalinity in seawater., The carbonate hardness or alkalinity corresponds to the buffer capacity of the aquarium water and therefore determines the stability of the pH-value in the water. With these t |
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USED: Lifeboat $9.99 Jimmy Herring has long been the lead guitar go-to guy on the jam band scene, and his credentials read like a veritable who’s who within that niche: he’s been heard with Widespread Panic, Phil Lesh & Friends, the Allman Brothers Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, even the Dead (post-Jerry Garcia, of course). It may come as a surprise to aficionados of those bands, then (or maybe not, given Herring’s chops and proven versatility), that Lifeboat — Herring’s first solo album — sports ten tightly arranged instrumental tunes (six of them written by Herring) and leans toward jazz-fusion-esque showpieces (that course set definitively on the funky opener, “Scapegoat Blues,” with its shifts in time signature), tastefully constructed blues, and displays of ethereal atmospherics and not the endurance-test rock of the above-named bands. Working with the basic lineup of Oteil Burbridge on bass and Jeff Sipe on drums, with Kofi Burbridge of the Derek Trucks Band on piano for all but the first track (he also plays flute on several tracks), Herring also opens up the proceedings to an A-list of guest players who include soprano saxophonist Greg Osby, slide guitar whiz Derek Trucks, Matt Slocum on various keyboards, and others. The two tracks that feature Trucks, the back to back “New Moon” and “Lifeboat Serenade,” are, not surprisingly, guitar feasts to be savored — hearing Herring and Trucks in tandem is always a treat and they’re in their element on these midtempo ballads that leave plenty of space for personal expression. Herring shows restraint where other guitarists would show off, and that economical approach — which isn’t to say he doesn’t dazzle when it’s called for — serves the music well. Although the set flirts with genre jumping, the closer Herring and friends get to true jazz, the more gleeful they seem. Osby livens up both the old Disney favorite “Jungle Book Overture” and Wayne Shorter’s “Lost,” and the remake of Aquarium Rescue Unit’s “Splash,” which clos… |
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium $9.99 Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts. |
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium $9.99 Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts. |
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Worth $16 In Worth Robyn Schiff inquires about making, buying, selling, and stealing in the material world, the natural landscape, and the human soul. Opening with the renowned couture house of Charles Frederick Worth, the father of high fashion– The dress was so big, / one’s hand is useless to take glass from table; / the skirt approaches while the hand is yet distanced –and ending with the House of De Beers and a diamond thief named Adam Worth– You’ll know me by my approach / I’m coming on foot with a diamond in my mouth –Schiff moves from Cartier and Tiffany to the Shedd Aquarium, from Marie Antoinette to the Civil War, from Mary Pickford to Marilyn Monroe. These strong, multi-layered poems test the transformative powers of dressmakers, jewelers, actors, and Darwin’s darkest finches as they adapt to a changing world where the same train hurtles past them toward marketplace and death camp both. Throughout, many of the poems use inherited forms to tell their stories, but the inheritance here comes down damaged and threadbare–yet full of power. |
July 12, 2011 10:53 pm 
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