Calcium Test Ca Profi Test Salifert

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Profi Test Calcium Salifert – Ca Test for Reef Aquarium

The Profi Test Calcium Salifert allows precise monitoring of calcium concentration in a marine aquarium. Calcium is an essential parameter for the growth of hard corals and maintaining the chemical balance of the reef aquarium.

This test works with two solutions and allows for approximately 50 to 100 tests depending on the chosen precision. Salifert tests are recognized for their reliability and excellent precision/simplicity of use ratio.

Main Features

• Type of test: calcium (Ca)
• Use: marine aquarium
• Number of tests: approximately 50 to 100
• Selectable normal or low precision mode
• Reading with graduated syringe and correspondence table

Safety Information

Caution. Keep out of reach of children.

Reagent Ca-2: NaOH < 2% (sodium hydroxide < 2%). Causes skin irritation and severe eye irritation.

In case of skin contact: wash thoroughly with water and soap. If skin irritation persists: consult a doctor.

In case of eye contact: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if possible. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: consult a doctor.

Wear protective gloves and eye protection equipment.

Instructions for Use

There will be air present just below the piston of the filled 2 ml and 1 ml syringes. This air corresponds to the space between the plastic tip and the piston. Do not try to remove this air.

1. Using the 2 ml syringe, add 2 ml of water to be tested into the vial. For lower precision and more tests, add 1 ml of water instead of 2 ml.

2. Add 1 scoop of Ca-1 reagent. In low precision mode, use half a scoop.

3. Attach the plastic cone to the 1 ml syringe. Fill the syringe with Ca-2 reagent while keeping the end submerged until the lower part of the black piston reaches the 1.00 ml mark.

4. Add 0.6 ml of Ca-2 reagent at once (piston at 0.4 ml). Shake for 5 seconds. The color turns pink. In low resolution mode, add 0.3 ml (piston at 0.7 ml).

5. Then add Ca-2 reagent drop by drop, shaking for one or two seconds between each drop, until the color changes from pink to blue. When the color becomes purple, one or two additional drops are needed to achieve blue.

Hold the syringe vertically, cone up, and read the position of the upper end of the black piston. The syringe is graduated in 0.01 ml increments.

Read the calcium value using the provided table. In low precision mode, multiply the result by two. The natural concentration of seawater is about 415 ppm of calcium.