Seachem MultiTest Silicate Test Kit,75 Tests

• Measures silicates to less than 0.5 mg/L
• Multi-cavity plate for simultaneous testing of up to 6 tests at the same time
• Includes reference for test validation
• Marine and freshwater

Product Description Natural sea water Contains about 10 mg/L as silicate. In reef or other marine aquaria, silicate should be 1 mg/L or less. Silicate is non-toxic to fish and invertebrates, but is ideally kept below 1 mg/L to minimize diatomaceous algae. In freshwater, silicate is not critical. Usually, freshwater silicate concentrations will range in the area of 4–20 mg/L. multitest silicate measures silicates to less than 0.5 mg/L in marine or freshwater. This kit measures soluble silicate and reports it as silicate concentration. To convert to silicon, multiply by 0.3. It performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Directions To measure silicates in your aquarium, fill the multi-cavity plate with the appropriate water sample, add the required reagents, follow the color chart for comparison, and clean the plate after each use.