Controllers & Testings
Use aquarium controllers, monitors and test kits to measure key water parameters.
Hobbyists usually perform water changes, dose aquarium supplements and replace their filter media to keep water conditions at optimum levels. But how do you know when it’s time to perform each of these activities? The answer is simple: by testing your water.
The most popular and affordable way to test your aquarium water quality is by using an aquarium test kit. Most aquarium test kits use the titration method to determine the concentration of the parameter you are testing. For a fish-only saltwater aquarium, you should test pH, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. For a reef tank, you’ll want to test the Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate levels in your tank in addition to the aforementioned parameters.
Since frequent testing can get tedious, many hobbyists supplement their regular testing regimen with an aquarium controller or monitor. An aquarium controller will not only provide you with constant temperature, pH, ORP and salinity readings, you can also use it to control your lights, pumps and even alert you if something goes awry. The Neptune Systems Apex AquaController and Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper have been the industry leaders in total aquarium control for quite some time.
American Marine Pinpoint aquarium monitors are another option to consider. Unlike the full-featured controllers offered by Neptune Systems and Digital Aquatics which offer the ability to track several parameters, each device in the Pinpoint series only monitors one, such as pH, Calcium, Nitrate or salinity.
Most marine aquarium owners use a combination of testing tools to monitor water quality. Test kits, thermometers and refractometers are standard tools every reef tank owner utilizes. As your aquarium matures and its inhabitants grow, maintaining steady water parameters becomes more challenging. That is usually when a more sophisticated controller or monitor comes into play since they help simplify the daily and weekly chores required to keep water parameters within ideal ranges.
AQUARIUM MUNSTER - AQUAVITAL MULTI TEST 6 IN 1
$24.50
The AQUAVITAL MULTITEST 6in1 allows you to quickly, easily and reliably determine the 6 most important parameters for fresh water: pH, total hardness (GH), carbonate hardness (KH), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3) and chlorine (Cl2).
Even inexperienced aquaristis can quickly optain a reliable water analysis with the AQUAVITAL MULTITEST 6in1. Simply dip the test strip into the water for one second, than shake off the excess water. After waiting for about one minute, compare the color fields on the test strip with the provided color scales on the tin.
ISTA Hang-On Thermometer
$4.00
Product Feature:
- Made from fine glass material, high quality assured.
- Simply hang on the tanks, no suction pads needed!
- High accuracy performance, clear and easy to read.
- Applied to 3-7mm tanks. Applied to temperature from 0℃ to 40℃
Cautions:
Handle with care to prevent breakage.
Seachem Multitest Iron
$25.30
Seachem Multitest IronDescription
This kit measures iron in freshwater or marine water to less than 0.05 mg/L. Can also measure chelated iron. MultiTest™ Iron performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Range: 0–2.0 mg/L. Precision: 0.05 mg/L.
Seneye SWS (SENEYE WEB SERVER & WIFI MODULE)
$320.00
Seneye SWS (SENEYE WEB SERVER & WIFI MODULE)
The seneye web server with WiFi module removes the need for a pc altogether and allows wireless connection from your seneye device to your router / modem, alternatively you can use an Ethernet over power module to work with it.
The uploads will be automatic which will make them faster and more stable, there are also a few additional alerts such as power (or lost connection) monitoring. The seneye web server will upload the data from your seneye home, reef, or pond device without the need for a pc in the house.
You will then be able to view all your readings from a computer (pc/mac), tablet or smart phone from anywhere in the world via the seneye cloud.
The seneye Active Extension Cable uses active electronics to sustain the data signal, so you can connect the seneye device to your PC (or USB Power Adaptor) from an additional 25 meters away. Standard (passive) USB extension cable connections can cause significant data loss over distances of more than 5 meters. The uniquely designed weatherproof cover ensures that the connection between the seneye device and the Active Extension Cable is protected from the harsh environment, allowing the device to be used outdoors.
features
- Use with all seneye devices
- Increase range by 25m
- Connect directly to a PC or to a USB Power Adaptor
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Seneye Reef
$239.00
Seneye Reef
Are your corals not as vibrant as you expect? Have you ever had an aquarium crash unexpectedly? Now with the seneye Reef you can continuously monitor and analyze key life-critical parameters in your saltwater aquarium to ensure that your corals and fish thrive. You can automatically receive alerts before conditions become toxic, giving you time to fix the problem without losing your fish. The integrated PAR, LUX, and Kelvin meter allows you to ensure that your lighting conditions are optimal, so your corals thrive and appear vivid.
As the seneye devices are USB there are multiple connection options available. When connected to the Power Adaptor readings are stored every hour and flashing lights on the device indicate if there is a problem. Readings are stored for 35 days and are automatically uploaded once reconnected to a PC.
The seneye Reef is also great for planted aquarium keepers! The light meter can help ensure the plants are getting the correct quantity and quality of light.
features
- Automatically monitors multiple key parameters
- Constantly watching your aquarium, 5600 readings per month
- Healthier coral, integrated LUX, Kelvin and PAR light meter
- Early warning, intelligent software predicts future water conditions*
- Convenient alerts sent to e-mail and mobile phone*
- Access results worldwide, data stored online for easy viewing*
- Track your results with automatic graphing*
- USB connection with multiple connection options, including optional USB power adaptor
*some features require seneye+
System requirements:
- Windows PC with a wired or wireless network and TCP/IP protocol, Vista 32-/64-bit, Windows 7 32-/64bit.
- Full speed USB 1.0 port
- Minimum 1Ghz processor and 128mb RAM
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0+, Firefox 4.0+, Safari 4.0+
- Download of seneye connect application required from seneye.com
seneye Reef monitors
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temperatureconstantly monitors water temperature, so you can get an alert if your heater breaks or your chiller fails |
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Free Ammoniamonitors the highly toxic free ammonia (NH3) at very low levels, so you can stop your fish from dying from Ammonia posioning. |
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pHthe seneye monitors pH in your aquarium or pond water between 6.4 and 9. This range is ideal for most aquatic life and by focusing on this range increased accuracy has be achieved. |
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water Levelreadings are only taken when the seneye device is in water, no false readings. |
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LUXmonitors ambient LUX and can be used to take direct LUX readings, understand how your light degrade over time. |
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kelvinunderstand where on the kelvin range your lights are and how light can change over time. |
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PARmonitor the Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR), understand if you have the correct quanity and quality of light for your corals or plants. |
Seneye 3 Slide Pack (NH4 & pH)
$45.00
Seneye 3 Slide Pack (NH4 & pH)
This pack includes three slides totalling 3 months seneye+
The seneye+ includes the disposable seneye slide, e-mail alerts, automatic online graphing, and personalised advice. Activating your seneye+ is really easy and the disposable slide removes the need for recalibration (and the cost of recalibration fluids/buffers etc…) and better still it improves accuracy.
* the seneye+ has a recommended use by date of 12 months from date of manufacture, always store in a cool dry dark place.
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monitor the invisible killers in your aquariumThe highly accurate disposable seneye slide ensures there is no calibration of the device needed, simply replace each month for accurate and reliable readings. Your replacement slide allows for the monitoring of free ammonia and pH. The free ammonia (NH3) sensor allows for detection of this highly toxic chemical at very low levels. The pH sensor allows for monitoring of your aquarium or pond water between 6.4 and 9. This range is ideal for most aquatic life and by monitoring this range increased accuracy has be achieved. |
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Early warning, intelligent software predicts future water conditionsThe intelligent software in the seneye system monitors all the readings as they are delivered and using our sophisticated algorithm your levels will be predicted based on your previous readings, type of environment and the volume of water. |
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graphing you can see around the worldWith the seneye+ your data is automatically graphed for you allowing you to instantly see any developing trends. You can access results from your seneye.me account worldwide, the reasons are stored online for easy viewing. |
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Convenient alerts sent to e-mail and mobile phoneAutomatic alerts when your levels increase or decrease can be sent to your e-mail address or optionally to your mobile phone via SMS* messages. (SMS alerts may not be available in all countries) |
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Soak slide for 24 hoursRemember to always soak your seneye slide for a minimum for 24 hours before using it. Take a glass of water from your aquarium or pond and place the slide in. Soaking allows the sensor pad time to stabilise so accurate readings can be taken. |
Seachem MultiTest Marine pH & Alkalinity
$25.30
Seachem MultiTest Marine pH & AlkalinityThis test kit features a unique dye that has a pronounced color change between 8.0 and 8.3, making it the easiest kit on the market to read in that critical range. Alkalinity may be read from the same sample in 0.5 meq/L increments. MultiTest™ Marine pH & Alkalinity performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Range: pH: 7.80–8.70, alkalinity: 0–∞ . Precision: pH: 0.01 pH units, alkalinity: 0.5 meq/L
Seachem MultiTest Iodine/Iodide
$25.30
Seachem MultiTest Iodine/IodideThis kit measures iodine or iodide to less than 0.005 mg/L. MultiTest™ Iodine/Iodide performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Range: 0–0.1 mg/L. Precision: 0.0025–0.005 mg/L.
Seachem MultiTest Copper
$25.30
Seachem MultiTest CopperThis kit measures all types of copper to less than 0.01 mg/L in marine or freshwater. It uses a highly sensitive catalysis based procedure. MultiTest™: Copper performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Range: 0–0.80 mg/L. Precision: 0.025mg/L & 0.0025 mg/L.
Seachem MultiTest Phosphate
$25.30
Seachem MultiTest PhosphateThis kit measures inorganic phosphate to less than 0.05 mg/L, producing a unique easy to read yellow-green-blue color range in marine and freshwater. MultiTest™ Phosphate performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation. Range: 0–3.0 mg/L. Precision: 0.001–0.1 mg/L.
Seachem Multitest Ammonia
$25.30
Seachem Multitest AmmoniaThis kit measures total (NH3 and NH4+) and free ammonia (NH3 only) down to less than 0.05 mg/L and is virtually interference free in marine and fresh water. Free ammonia is the toxic form of ammonia (vs. ionized Ammonia NH4+ which is non-toxic) and thus it is much more important to keep an eye on the level of free ammonia in your system.
This kit is based on the same gas exchange technology that is used in the Ammonia Alert® and thus is the only kit on the market that can read levels of free ammonia while using ammonia removal products such as Prime®, Safe™, AmGuard™ and any similar competing products. The other kits (salicylate or Nessler based) determine the total ammonia by raising the pH of the test solution to 12 or greater. At this high pH all ammonia removal products will breakdown and rerelease the ammonia, thus giving you a false ammonia reading.
Salifert Strontium Profi Test
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In a marine aquarium strontium plays an important role in accelerating the growth of coral and calcareous algae and natural sea water contains approx. 7 - 9 mg/L strontium.
Strontium is very difficult to test for, but if there is found to be a depletion of calcium in the aquarium then strontium levels are likely to be very low as well. It is advisable to maintain a strontium concentration of between 5 and 20 mg/L.
Salifert was the first to introduce a strontium test kit and this test measures both ionically free and moderately complex strontium in increments of 5 mg/L.
Sufficient for up to 25 tests.
Marine use only.
Tetra Test O2
$30.20
All living organisms, even plants, require oxygen to survive and thrive.
A low oxygen concentration will cause the aquariums inhabitants to slowly suffocate making them increasingly likely to become ill.
Oxygen is also required by an aquariums biological filtration to convert toxic ammonia and nitrite to nitrate.
The Tetra Test enables you to easily measure oxygen levels in your aquarium to ensure that you are providing suitable conditions.
An easy guide and comparison chart is included.
Each test kits provides around 30 tests.
Innovative Marine HydroFill – ATO Controller & Pump System
$200.00 $290.00
Innovative Marine HydroFill – ATO Controller
Automate freshwater replenishment, and say farewell to heavy lifting, unstable water parameters, and the need to frequently watch your water line.
Topping off evaporated water for our aquariums is a tedious but essential task that every hobbyist encounters to maintain stable specific gravity & salinity levels.
The HydroFill ATO Controller System takes advantage of your water's conductive properties to complete a low voltage circuit and cause a control relay to actuate and replenish water as it evaporates. This departure from outdated float sensors, offers the latest automation in electronic sensing for precise accuracy, repeatability, and no-moving part reliability.
Customize your own "High and Low" set points to prevent constant On/Off cycling prone to single sensor design.
Sensors utilize rare earth neodymium magnets for stationary placement and simple out of the box installation. Small form factor makes it the ideal choice for nano to full size aquariums. Two chemically inert graphite electrodes are housed in each sensor for redundancy & consistent long-term performance in harsh marine environments.
FEATURES:
CONTROLLER:
- 2 Year Warranty
- Conductivity Method
- For use in Fresh & Marine Applications
- Controller Dims: 3.35” x 1.18” x 5.12”
- Includes Double Sided Adhesive
- 1000W, 8Amp/120V Pump Capacity
- Power Consumption: 1 Watt
- Visual LED indicators
- a. Power -Red
- b. Level - Green
- c. Low Level – Green
- d. Water Filling – Pulsing Green
SENSORS:
- Small Form Factor: 0.91” x 1.06” x 2.64”
- (2) Sensor Design
- Safe 5V Low Voltage
- 6 foot sensor cables
- (2) Rare Earth Neodymium Magnetic Sensor Holders
- Chemically Inert Graphite Electrodes
Innovative Marine HydroFill –Pump
Pair your auto top off with the industry's first low voltage air lift pump specifically designed for ATO controllers. The HydroFill ATO Pump System eliminates the guess work, and comes complete with a lift pump, return pipe and acrylic mounting bracket, 10 feet of silicone tubing, 3 hose clamps, and an optional hanging mount.
Engineered for high performance, this external positive displacement diaphragm pump, outputs up to 15 gallons per hour and max 5 feet of head. This self-priming pump is equipped with a built-in check valve to safeguard against back siphoning.
The HydroFill diaphragm pump is the smart alternative when compared to submersible pumps, diaphragm pumps offer the benefit of safely running dry and are thermally protected against heat build-up.
Versatile design offers 3 options for pump placement: hang-on, cabinet mount, or simply place on noise dampening rubber feet.
FEATURES:
PUMP:
- 2 Year Warranty
- Positive Displacement
- Diaphragm Pump Method
- Self-Priming
- Built-in Check valve
- Dry Run Protection
- Thermally Protected
- Low Voltage
- 1/4" barb fitting
- Up to 15 Gallons per Hour
- Pump mounting bracket (Framed Tank Mounting Brackets Sold Separately)
RETURN KIT:
- 10 feet of silicone tubing
- (3) hose clamps
- Acrylic mounting bracket (Framed Tank Mounting Bracket also available but Sold Separately)
- Return pipe
Caperplus C1+ Intelligent Heater
$98.00
- Real-time monitoring：Know about fish tank temperature at anytime and anywhere.
- Remote control：Can control the heater remotely by WiFi.
- One by two：Can be accessed by two heating rods.
- Double temperature probes ：Detect temperature is more accurate.
- Real-time monitoring;
- Remote control;
- Abnormal alarm;
- Power off network alert;
- Working status push;
- Power-off memory;
- Overtemperature protection;
- Dual relay protection.
Download detailed product information and instructions in English HERE.
Colombo Potassium Test
$34.80
Colombo Potassium test
Positives and Negatives
✚ Measured by drop test value.
✚ Suitable for seawater
- Test the water always adding resources.
Description Colombo Potassium Test
The Colombo Navy Potassium Test (color 2) test accurately potassiumgehalte your saltwater aquarium. This product works on the basis of potassium, but also contains the element Boron: both trace elements are important for especially the red dyei Coral. The optimal value is 400 mg / l.
The Colombo Navy Potassium test is easy to use and gives a reliable result.
From Colombo the main parameters tests available: pH, carbonate hardness (KH), nitrite (NO2) Nitrate (NO3 ) and phosphate (PO 4).
Technical specifications:
Content:. 40 drop tests
Provides: measuring Potassium value
Colombo Magnesium Test
$21.80
Colombo Marine Magnesium test
Positives and Negatives
✚ Measured by drop test value.
✚ Suitable for seawater
- Test the water always adding resources.
Description Colombo Marine Magnesium test
the Colombo Marine Magnesium test determines accurately the magnesium content in the water. Magnesium is very important in the water in order to maintain a sufficiently high calcium concentration and -hardheid. A too low magnesium concentration is in fact detrimental for the calcium concentration and -hardheid in an aquarium. The best magnesium content is between 1300 and 1400, but this again depends on the calcium and KH-value.
The Colombo Marine Magnesium test is easy to use and gives a reliable result.
From Colombo the main parameters tests available: pH , carbonate hardness (KH), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO 4).
Technical specifications:
Content:. 40 drop tests
Provides: measuring magnesium value
Colombo Calcium Test
$21.80
Colombo Marine Calcium Test
Positives and Negatives
✚ Measured by drop test value.
✚ Suitable for seawater
- Test the water always adding resources.
Description Calcium test Colombo
The Colombo Marine Calcium test accurately determines the level of calcium in the water. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in seawater. It is vital for a good and healthy growth of corals and invertebrates.
The optimal level of calcium in seawater:. 410 to 440 mg / L
Attention! The calcium content can fall quickly, so we encourage you to weekly testing with this calcium test the calcium content.
The Colombo Marine Calcium test is easy to use and gives a reliable result.
From Colombo the main parameters tests available: pH, carbonate hardness (KH), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO 4).
Technical specifications:
Content:. 40 drop tests
Provides: measuring calcium value
Colombo Phosphate Test
$18.80
Colombo Phosphate / PO4 test
Positives and Negatives
✚ Measured by drop test value.
✚ Suitable for seawater
- Test the water always adding resources.
Description Colombo PO4 test
Can measure the phosphate content (PO 4) of aquariums This Phosphate test kit from Colombo. Proceed as follows:
Take a water sample from 10 ml
- You add 5 drops PO4-1 test liquid and shake the test tube;
- You then add 5 drops PO4-2 test liquid and shake the test tube again;
- you then add 2 scoops phosphate powder (tube with blue cap) and shake the test tube,
- you wait 10 minutes,
- You determine the PO4-value of the water using the supplied color chart.
Phosphate (PO 4) is one of the waste products left over after the fish the food is digested. Phosphate is not toxic to fish and therefore not a direct problem.Indirectly phosphate can take care of algae problems. Although it is not toxic, it is associated with unwanted algal growth would be desirable to keep the phosphate content.
In freshwater, we recommend to keep the phosphate concentration below 1.0 mg / l, and in seawater at 0 mg / l . This can change the best water.
Technical data:
Content:. 40 drop tests
Provides: Measuring pH
Colombo KH Test
$12.80
Colombo KH Test Kits will help you ensure the correct Carbonate Hardness (KH) is maintained in your aquarium.
KH is a measurement for the total amount of dissolved carbonates in the water.
When the KH is too low the pH can fluctuate which is very harmful for the aquatic life.
Colombo KH Test Kit contains 40 tests.
Colombo Ammonia Test
$18.80
Ammonia (NH3) is excreted by fish directly into the water, and is also released from the breakdown of solid waste and uneaten food. Ammonia is highly toxic to fish, but is usually removed from the water by the bacteria which live inside the filter.
The only way to know what the ammonia level is, is by testing the water with an Ammonia test kit. Regular testing, will prevent damage caused by ammonia poisoning.
Colombo Ammonia Test Kit contains 40 tests.
Colombo pH Test
$12.80
Colombo pH test kit, pH is a measure of how acidic your water is. Fish do not like fluctuating pH levels, and some need to be kept at specific pH levels.
The only way to determine the pH of the water is with a Test kit
The only way to know what the Ph level is, is by testing the water with an Ph test kit. Regular testing, will prevent damage caused by low pH.
Colombo pH Test Kit contains 40 tests.
Colombo Nitrate Test
$18.80
Colombo Nitrate Test Kit (NO3), is produced from the breakdown of nitrite in the filter.
Nitrate is relatively harmless to freshwater fish, but its presence can indicate a deterioration in the aquarium environment, and high nitrate will encourage algal growth.
The only way to know what the nitrate level is, is by testing it with a Nitrate test kit.
Colombo Nitrate Test Kit contains 40 tests.
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