{"title":"Gh for aquarium - Tests \u0026amp; Solutions","description":"Gh for aquariums - Tests \u0026amp; Solutions \/ To increase the GH, you can use JBL AQUADUR. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo reduce the GH (total hardness) and KH (carbonate hardness) of your water, there are several options: You can mix your tap water with softer water, such as osmosis water or rainwater. 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Remove it from the water and drain it horizontally. After one minute, compare the scan strip with the color chart on the box. Read the CO2 in the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Determination of the following water parameters: chlorine, acidity (pH), total hardness (GH), toxic nitrogen compounds (NO2), cause of algae (NO3), pH stability (KH) and main plant nutrient (content in CO2 on table).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Other individual tests are available in the JBL range, such as the Phosphate or Ammonium\/Ammonia tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contents: 50 EasyTest 7 in 1 analysis strips with color chart and CO2 table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31339014586481,"sku":"2533900","price":18.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9221\/5099\/products\/jbl-without-descri-jbl-easytest-6-en-1-4014162253392-2533900-28502203596913.png?v=1623081190"},{"product_id":"jbl-proaquatest-easy-7in1-bandes-danalyse-pour-test-rapide-de-leau-daquarium-ou-bassin","title":"JBL Pro Aquatest Easy 7in1 - Rapid test test strips","description":"\u003cp\u003e Test strips for 7 important water parameters in 1 minute: orientation quick test for aquarium, pond, well, spring and pipe water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Test strips for 7 important water parameters in 1 minute: orientation quick test for aquarium, pond, well, spring and pipe water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to use: Shake the test strip for 2-3 seconds in water. Remove it from the water and drain it horizontally. After one minute, compare the scan strip with the color chart on the box. Read the CO2 in the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Determination of the following water parameters: chlorine, acidity (pH), total hardness (GH), toxic nitrogen compounds (NO2), cause of algae (NO3), pH stability (KH) and main plant nutrient (content in CO2 on table).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Other individual tests are available in the JBL range, such as the Phosphate or Ammonium\/Ammonia tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contents: 50 EasyTest 7 in 1 analysis strips with color chart and CO2 table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31614670340209,"sku":"2414400","price":19.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9221\/5099\/products\/jbl-jbl-proaquatest-easy-7in1-bandes-d-analyse-pour-test-rapide-de-l-eau-d-aquarium-ou-bassin-4014162241443-2414400-14451504185457.jpg?v=1612375838"},{"product_id":"jbl-pro-aquatest-gh-durete-totale-test-a-gouttes-pour-bassins-et-aquariums","title":"JBL Pro Aquatest GH - Total hardness - Drop test for ponds and aquariums","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-headline\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dont-hide\"\u003e \u003csmall\u003eQuick test for determining the total hardness of water in freshwater aquariums and ponds.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-intro\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Simple and safe control of water parameters in aquariums or ponds. Determination of the optimum total hardness for freshwater aquariums and ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Color test: fill the plastic test tube with water to be tested, pour the reagent drop by drop until the red changes to green. Number of drops = total hardness level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Use: in case of new impoundment: once a day for the first week, then once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e On the JBL\/Thèmes\/Aquarium or Bassin website, you will find detailed information on water analyzes and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContents: 1 GH rapid test, a reagent and a plastic test tube. Reagent refill available separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39491673555057,"sku":"2410800","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9221\/5099\/products\/jbl-jbl-pro-aquatest-gh-durete-totale-test-a-gouttes-pour-bassins-et-aquariums-4014162241085-2410800-28894525292657.png?v=1630430383"},{"product_id":"copy-of-tec-in300-plus-filtre-interieur","title":"Test 6 in 1 - For testing your Aquarium water - Aquarium test strips (25X)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor5 fontScalingMobile\"\u003eFor simple and quick water quality control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest strips allow you to check 6 water quality indicators in just 60 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicates pH, carbonate hardness, and total hardness (KH+GH), as well as nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3), and chlorine (Cl2) content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH – pH is an indicator of the acid-base balance of the water essential for fish health. The ideal value is between 6.5 and 8.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH – Carbonate hardness ensures pH stability. The recommended value is generally between 3° and 10° dH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tetra Test 6in1, check at a glance if your water characteristics are optimal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e_________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-check mb-4 mb-lg-5\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor{$color} fontScalingMobile\"\u003eWater analysis allowing simultaneous control of the six main values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor{$color} fontScalingMobile\"\u003eMeasures pH, total hardness, and carbonate hardness (GH + KH), as well as nitrite (NO2-), nitrate (NO3-), and chlorine (Cl2) content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor{$color} fontScalingMobile\"\u003eComplete information and advice on possible countermeasures are available in the user manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor{$color} fontScalingMobile\"\u003eTip: with the Tetra Aquatics app, you can quickly, reliably, and easily determine the water values of your pond using your smartphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productDetailSpecification specificationColor{$color} fontScalingMobile\"\u003eKH – Carbonate hardness ensures pH stability. The recommended value is generally between 3° and 10° dH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetra test strips allow you to simultaneously check the six main water values in your aquarium quickly, reliably, and easily. Simply dip and swirl a strip in the water for one to two seconds, then shake off the excess liquid to measure its key parameters in just 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color chart lets you know if these values conform to recommended levels. You measure pH, total hardness, and carbonate hardness (GH + KH), as well as nitrite (NO2-), nitrate (NO3-), and chlorine (Cl2) content in your aquarium water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aquarium fauna, including fish, is very sensitive to excessive pH fluctuations that affect their well-being. Total hardness influences the vital functions of fish, and carbonate hardness affects pH stability (pH buffer). The test strips also measure nitrite and nitrate levels in the aquarium water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly harmful even at very low concentrations, nitrites must be undetectable in the water. Nitrates, on the other hand, are nutrients that promote plant growth, but in excessive amounts, NO3- can be dangerous for fish and cause algae overgrowth. The water can also contain chlorine, which is harmful to its fauna and flora. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike nitrites, chlorine must be undetectable in the aquarium. 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A part of these important substances is not absorbed by fish through food, but directly through water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEither the starting water has a low mineral content (especially osmosis water) or the nutrients are consumed by organisms which either are present in large numbers in the aquarium or are very demanding (plants, invertebrates and microorganisms also consume nutrients), the lack of these essential substances leads to dangerous deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The highly soluble sera mineral salt provides all important trace elements in a targeted manner, as well as valuable pure calcium, magnesium and potassium without harmful additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Trick :\u003cbr\u003e Since it does not alter the KH (only the GH is slightly increased, not the KH), sera mineral salt can also be used without problems in aquariums with low hardness water (e.g. for discus ), especially as protection against hole disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-additionalInformations\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eRecommended dosage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribute, once a week, 5 g (a level teaspoon) of sera mineral salt per 100 l of water. The dose can be increased according to mineral needs. A single dose increases the total hardness (GH) by an average of 1.3° dGH (x 1.78 = TH French value). 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Optimal GH should be above KH and usually above 8. Rainwater lowers GH. A value that is too low is harmful to filtration and to the development of plants and fish. Check the GH regularly, especially after heavy rains and during dry spells. Correct if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Due to its composition, GH+ promotes filtration, mineralization of mud and clarification of water. Contains a mineral extract naturally rich in trace elements. Suitable for swimming pool and pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Based on mineral salts and trace elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Aid in the mineralization of vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Supports bacteria and improves biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Causes the precipitation of phosphates and makes the water clearer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevents deficiencies and diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An optimal GH is between 10 and 20° or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eToo low a value\u003c\/strong\u003e is harmful to the development of plants and fish. Rainwater lowers GH. Too low a value is harmful to the development of plants and fish. Check the GH regularly, especially after heavy rains and during dry spells. Correct if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Spread over the entire surface of the water (do not dilute beforehand). Proceed in small quantities, waiting at least 24 hours between 2 treatments and checking the GH and the pH each time. Dosage: A scoop\/m3 of water raises the GH by approximately 1 to 2 units (°A). (Indicative dosage to be adapted according to the circumstances).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39699176358001,"sku":"NEOGHP400B","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9221\/5099\/products\/aquatic-science-ichipond-gh-0-4kg-aquatic-science-neoghp400b-29626752827505.jpg?v=1645802588"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.foudebassin.com\/en-nl\/collections\/gh-for-aquarium-test-solutions.oembed","provider":"FOUDEBASSIN.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}