Sera Quick test, 50 Pcs

The sera Quick Test is a strip test that quickly and safely checks the 5 most important water parameters in the freshwater aquarium and in the garden pond.

Determine water values
pH value, carbonate hardness (KH), ammonium and nitrite are among the most important water parameters. Extreme deviations from the target values can suddenly become an acute danger to life. Whenever the appearance or behaviour of the fish is conspicuous, or other peculiarities (eg sudden dying of aquatic plants) in the aquarium are noticeable, the basic water values should be checked first. For routine control, these easy-to-use test strips can be used. For more accurate results, we recommend the test of the sera aqua-test box in a sturdy plastic case.
Total hardness, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, iron, copper, chlorine, silicate and oxygen should be known to the experienced aquarist as averages in his aquarium. Checking these values every now and then is usually enough. If suspected (eg poisoning, algae problems, shortness of breath) these parameters should be examined more closely.

The following values can be checked with the sera Quick Test:

PH value
In order to stabilise the pH value, the carbonate hardness should always be at least 5 ° dKH, otherwise, there is a risk of acid levels falling! Please always measure the carbonate hardness (with the sera kH-test) and increase the carbonate hardness to at least 5 ° dKH (in the aquarium with sera KH / pH-plus) and also check just before you change the pH-value.

GH Test
In the habitat of most fish, the soil is rather low in minerals. In many parts of the world, however, it is the other way round. Water is hardened by the minerals magnesium and calcium dissolved in the rain. With the sera GH test, the total hardness can be determined quickly and accurately.

KH test
The carbonate hardness (KH) stabilizes the pH. It catches fluctuations that, for example, are caused by the biodegradation processes in the aquarium and garden pond and the carbon dioxide consumption of the plants. A too low carbonate hardness (below 5 ° dKH) is the cause of strong pH fluctuations (risk of acid levels falling!). KH values between 5 and 10 ° dKH stabilize the pH values in the aquarium. Malawi and Tanganyika cichlids require higher pH and KH values.

Nitrite Test
Nitrite is produced in the aquarium and garden pond as an intermediate degradation product of the fish excrement. Too much nitrite is dangerous. Nitrite is produced from ammonium and is broken down by the filter bacteria to nitrate. Therefore, in addition to the nitrite content, ammonium and nitrate levels should also be checked regularly.

Nitrate Test
Nitrate is detected easily, quickly and safely with the nitrate test. If algae proliferate the nitrate value is expected to be over 50 mg / l and quickly becomes a problem.

Chlorine Test
Drinking water is often disinfected with added chlorine. Chlorine destroys filter bacteria and has a strong corrosive effect on the gills and mucous membranes of fish. With the sera chlorine test, you can easily determine if the tap water contains chlorine.

Routine check or safety check: With the Quick Tests sera offers the possibility to quickly and easily check the most important water values (pH, KH, GH, NO3, NO2, CL) in the aquarium by means of test strips. Hold a test strip for a second in the aquarium, drain excess water and wait a minute. Compare the colours with the scale on the packaging. This safe procedure helps newcomers to achieve the best possible water values in the aquarium. If the measurement shows deviations from the optimum values, these differences can be determined with the sera drop tests.

Our expert Oliver Knott recommends:

With the sera Quick Test Strip Test, you can check whether your water values are "on course" in just 1 minute!