Silicates (silicic acid) are the cause of unsightly diatoms. With this test you determine the silicate content for diatom control in freshwater and marine aquariums
Package contents: 1 silicate test for approx. 50 measurements, incl. 2 reagents, 2 glass vials with screw caps, dosing spoon, syringe, comparator block and colour scale. Reagent refill separately available
Recommended silicate values:
Freshwater aquarium (community aquarium): 0-2.0 mg/l
Lake Malawi/Lake Tanganyika aquarium: the silicate content is not relevant here because grazing fish species like eating diatoms
Plant aquarium with few fish (aquascaping): 0-2.0 mg/l
Marine water Aquarium: 0-1.0 mg/l
Pond: 0-2.0 mg/l
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