Author : Kevin J. Ruff Ph. D.
Publisher : Aquachem Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780984121625
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (216 download)
Book Synopsis Freshwater Test Kit Review 2010 by : Kevin J. Ruff Ph. D.
Download or read book Freshwater Test Kit Review 2010 written by Kevin J. Ruff Ph. D. and published by Aquachem Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of reviews of the most popular and common freshwater test kits in the areas of pH, ammonia, water hardness, and nitrite & nitrate - updated for 2010. Chapter 1 is a review of eight freshwater pH test kits. This chapter deals with the most important water quality in an aquarium. ALL other water parameters affect and/or are affected by pH. Chapter 2 is a review of eight freshwater ammonia test kits. Ammonia toxicity can destroy an entire aquarium overnight. Chapter 3 is a review of eight freshwater Hardness test kits. Water hardness can have a major impact on pH (through KH) and is important for keeping stress levels to a minimum in certain species (GH). Chapter 4 is a review of eight freshwater nitrite & nitrate test kits. While nitrite & nitrate are not usually an immediate danger to your aquarium inhabitants, they are an important indicator of the "health" of the Nitrogen Cycle. The final chapter is a review of nine "Master Test Kits" from the most popular manufacturers.