{"product_id":"freshwater-hardness-gh-kh-test-kit-304869","title":"API - Freshwater Hardness GH \u0026 KH Test Kit - 1 Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhen keeping freshwater fish and plants, the general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) of aquarium water should match their natural habitat. The \u003cstrong\u003eAPI GH \u0026amp; KH Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you duplicate the natural habitat of your fish to prevent stress, keeping them healthy! The kit includes 2 bottles of liquid reagent, 2 glass test tubes with snap-tight caps, and step-by-step instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWe recommend that you take a few minutes each week to monitor your aquarium conditions and create a better underwater world for your fish. Testing your aquarium water has never been so easy or accurate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e ..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFACTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/span\u003eTesting solution test tubes with caps computer analyzed laminated color card to read results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes 2 test bottles, easy-to-ready instructions, and glass test tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH \u0026amp; KH TEST KIT INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1. Carbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRead thoroughly before testing. Do not allow Test Solutions to get into aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRemove childproof safety cap using one hand to push red tab while unscrewing cap with free hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRinse a clean test tube with water to be tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eFill the test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water (to the line on the test tube).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd Carbonate Hardness Test Solution, one drop at a time. Hold dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniform drops. After first drop is added, solution will turn blue (If the water sample contains only 1°dKH, the solution will turn from clear to its yellow endpoint after the first drop is added).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eCap the test tube and invert several times after each drop. Count the number of drops being added. Do not hold finger over open end of the tube, as this may affect the test results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe test is completed when the water in the test tube, after having been shaken, turns from blue to yellow. If you have difficulty discerning the color after the first drop of test solution is added, remove the cap from the test tube and while holding it over a white background, look down through the tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carbonate Hardness value is determined by the number of drops of the reagent that must be added to turn the water in the test tube bright yellow. Each drop is equal to 1 °dKH or 17.9 ppm KH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2. General Hardness (GH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRead thoroughly before testing. Do not allow Test Solutions to get into aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRemove childproof safety cap using one hand to push red tab left while unscrewing cap with free hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eRinse a clean test tube with water to be tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eFill the test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water (to the line on the test tube).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd General Hardness Test Solution, one drop at a time. Hold dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniform drops. After first drop is added, solution will turn orange (If the water sample contains only 1°dGH, the solution will turn from clear to its green endpoint after the first drop is added).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eCap the test tube and invert several times after each drop. Keep count of the drops being added. Do not hold finger over open end of the tube, as this may affect the test results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe test is completed when the water in the test tube, after having been shaken, turns from orange to green. If you have difficulty discerning the color after the first drop of test solution is added, remove the cap from the test tube and while holding it over a white background, look down through the tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe number of drops of the reagent that must be added to turn the water in the test tube green determines the General Hardness value. Each drop is equal to 1 °dGH or 17.9 ppm GH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250367447197,"sku":"304869","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2570\/2813\/files\/304869_19a1b867-8f3c-477e-a77c-99d2bc970184.jpg?v=1765312510","url":"https:\/\/au.vitamingrocer.com\/products\/freshwater-hardness-gh-kh-test-kit-304869","provider":"AU.VitaminGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}