Aquasonic Iron Test Kit

IRON TEST KIT

GROWING AQUATIC PLANTS

In the natural state, some river systems plants grow particularly well. These are the ones with certain water qualities and constant supplies of nutrients. Water that comes from limestone areas or springs (usually containing high levels of carbonates and/or carbon dioxide) supports high levels of growth and plant varieties. Ponds or billabongs that contain rich sediment also support certain aquatic plants, growing in and out of water. The river systems, however, that support the type of plants most suited to aquarium application are the ones with sustained levels of inorganic nutrients, one of the most important being iron.

PLANT NUTRIENTS IN THE AQUARIUM

Iron is considered the most important nutrient for aquatic plants. Recommended levels vary between 0.25 and 1.0ppm. Total levels of 2.0ppm may be harmful to both fish and plants. Aquatic plants can only use inorganic nutrients while they exist in a non-oxidized form. This fact presents a major problem when feeding aquatic plants ordinary fertilizers because water and dissolved oxygen will oxidize certain important elements within hours. Furthermore, some of the nutrients supplied in plant foods, chiefly phosphates, and nitrates, are unwanted in an aquarium and would most likely result in an algae problem.

Aquasonic BASIC-GRO and DAILY-GRO have overcome the oxidization problem by specially formulating nutrients that only plants can use, nutrients made for aquatic applications.

For further information on growing plants, ask for the Aquasonic Information brochure on Growing Aquatic Plants.

HOW To determine iron LEVEL in water?

1.  Rinse a clean test tube in the water to be tested.
2. Fill the test tube to the 5mL mark.
3. Add 3 drops of REAGENT A
4. Add 3 drops of REAGENT B 
5. Wait 3 minutes and compare with the colour chart. View the test looking down vertically with the test tube on a white background on the colour chart. Ideally, check colours with natural daylight behind you.

WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children.

Reagents in this test kit can cause burns or are harmful if swallowed. Handle the reagents carefully.

REAGENT B:

• Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
• In case of skin contact, flush with water.
• In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
• In case of swallowing, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice.