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 Ammonia is a dangerous nitrogen compound that can seriously harm pond fish. Fish respiration and the decay of organic matter such as excess food and dead leaves produce ammonia. Run off from surrounding terrain may introduce compounds that contain or disrupt biological filtration and result in toxic ammonia levels.
The presence of ammonia in a pond can be a serious problem and requires prompt attention. Generally, the amount of ammonia should not exceed 1.2 mg/L. At a concentration of 1.2 mg/L, with an alkaline pH value of 8 or more, the amount of NH3 (the toxic form of ammonia) is significantly high and can be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Weekly testing of ammonia levels is recommended and will help indicate whether the biological filter in the pond is effectively eliminating ammonia. With the Laguna Ammonia Test Kit you can easily and accurately measure the ammonia levels in your pond water.
Laguna Ammonia Test Kit includes everything you need to do 70 tests: one 18 mL bottle of ammonia reagent, a test tube with cap, apipette, a lab base, and an instruction leaflet. |
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| PT-155 | Laguna Ammonia Test Kit | Call For Price |
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 Carbonate Hardness (KH) levels need to be tested on a regular basis because they fluctuate over time and can result in unstable pH levels in pond water. Low Carbonate Hardness will result in poor plant growth and potentially contribute to water quality problems.
Testing for General Hardness (GH) should be performed to verify if total hardness is within the acceptable range required for fish and plant health. Water with high hardness values is the main factor in unsightly mineral deposits found on attractive water features.
With Laguna Hardness Test you get fast and accurate measurements to help you manage Carbonate Hardness (KH) and General Hardness (GH) levels in your pond water. The kit includes everything you need to conduct the tests: one 15 mL bottle of carbonate hardness reagent, one 10 mL bottle of general hardness reagent, a test tube with cap, a pipette, a lab base, and an instruction leaflet. |
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| PT-160 | Laguna Hardness Test Kit | Call For Price |
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 Laguna Master Test Kit for Ponds is the perfect economical, all-in-one combo-pack. The kit includes four essential test kits for measuring and analyzing levels of pH, Ammonia, Carbonate & General Hardness and Nitrite/Nitrate in pond water. All test kits are easy to use and provide results in minutes. Accompanying instruction leaflets provide color charts and appropriate recommendations for achieving the perfect chemical balance. The kit includes two test tubes with caps, a pipette, a lab base, and seven reagents.
PT-170--Laguna Master Test Kit for Ponds. Includes four test kits: pH, Ammonia, Hardness, & Nitrite/Nitrate. |
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| PT-170 | Laguna Master Test Kit | Call For Price |
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 Monitoring the amount of nitrite, a toxic nitrogen compound, on a weekly basis will help prevent the loss of fish. Regular testing will reveal problems before fish exhibit symptoms and help you take action to reduce associated stress and disease.
Testing nitrate levels will indicate the frequency with which certain maintenance activities are required and will also serve to prevent algae problems. Nitrate is a natural cumulative by-product of the nitrogen cycle and a major contributing factor in the growth of algae. Generally, the greater the bio load from sources such as fish population, decomposing plant remnants, and organic debris from pond surroundings, the faster the accumulation of nitrate.
With Laguna Nitrite/Nitrate Test Kit you get fast and accurate measurements to help you manage the levels in you pond water. The kit includes everything you need to conduct 75 tests: one 17 mL bottle of nitrite reagent #1, one 10 mL bottle of nitrite reagent #2, one 6.5 mL bottle of nitrate reagent #3, a test tube with cap, a pipette, a lab base, and an instruction leaflet. |
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| PT-165 | Laguna Nitrite/Nitrate Test Kit | Call For Price |
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 It is important to be aware of the pH level in your pond water because it greatly affects fish and plant health, ammonia toxicity, algae growth, and biological filtration.
Laguna pH Test Kit provides an accurate and easy way to measure the pH value of your pond water. Using the test kit, you can determine whether your water is acidic or alkaline, and you can make adjustments accordingly.
Many pond plants thrive at a pH range of 6.6 to 7.2, whereas at higher pH values, algae can out-compete preferred pond plants. Therefore, you may use pH as one of several factors to inhibit algae growth and stimulate preferred plant growth.
It is recommended that you test the pond water several times during the week, at several different times of the day. This will reveal any fluctuations in pH that may take place. It is important to verify the pH level before adding fish and plants to ensure that it is stable.
pH also affects the toxicity of ammonia. When pH values are high, there is a greater amount of toxic ammonia present. As pH falls below 7.0 (neutral) ammonia is non-toxic. Therefore, the ideal range is 6,6 to 7.2, which keeps ammonia toxicity low, helps plant growth and allows adequate nitrifying activity by essential bacteria.
Laguna pH Test Kit includes everything needed to do 100 tests: one 10 mL bottle of pH (5.0 - 9.5 reagent), a test tube with cap, a pipette, a lab base, and an instruction leaflet. |
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| PT-150 | Laguna pH Test Kit | Call For Price |
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| PT-162 | Laguna Phosphate Test Kit | Call For Price |
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