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.
Dosetronic
$1,049.00
Auto tuning
All Dosetronic can start to communicate with an Alkatronic, but also works perfectly as a standalone Dosing station without the Alkatronic. The communicating with Alkatronic though, opens up some features that make Dosetronic to something completely new for the market!
Every day it will summarize the dKH trend during that day (and sort out out-layers) and based on that fine-tune and auto correct the basic scheduled dosing schema in Dosetronic, in those pumps you have in ”Alkatronic Mode”. This is something completely new for the hobby, and will make the Balling regime totally auto regulated!
User friendly and intelligent
When setting up the basic schedule you just enter number of dosing occasions and total dose, and DT do the whole schedule for you automatically with 5 min apart each dose. Of course you can after that manual adjust if you temporarily wants more from for instance the Ca channel, or dosing more at day than night etc. All channels can also be totally manual programmed, if you for instance wants to dose traces or something else in very small doses. Most user will use 3(-4) channels for the Balling regime, and you have 2 left for traces, carbon source, etc etc. These channels for other stuff than Balling, you set in Alkatronic mode OFF, and then you control those channels like you want, and those will not respond on dosing actions from Alkatronic, neither be included in the auto correcting algorithms. Its also very easy and user-friendly to do an overall increasing/decreasing of the Balling doses, by just using an ”Overall Adjustment” button, which will change all doses in a matter of %, and thus keep all previous ratios between the channels and doses. No more struggling with manual change on all channels and doses.
Dimensions:
Same footprint as the Alkatronic, Dosetronic will be around the half height of an Alkatronic.
Connections:
Customizable to have the 10 luer connections on either side.
Communication with Alkatronic:
Wireless.
Controlled by:
Wifi based app, and cloud.
Pumps:
5, stepper based.
Accuracy:
0.05 ml
Resolution:
0.1ml
Standalone:
Yes
Hanna Instruments Salinity Tester
$150.00
- Hanna Instruments HI98319 is a salinity tester made specifically for the saltwater aquarium enthusiest and can measure salinity up to 70.00 ppt.
- The rugged waterproof tester is only 0.7" thick and extremely ergonomic, fitting comfortably in your hand.
- The HI98319 keeps things simple with a two-button operation; one for ON/OFF, the other for calibration.
- The salinity tester features a large multi level LCD which displays either ppt, PSU or specific gravity along with temperature.
- Temperature can be set to display in oC or oF. An exposed temperature sensor allows for rapid automatic temperature compensated measurements.
- The LCD screen has stability and calibration tag indicators.
- A battery percent level indicator is displayed at start up to alert the user of the remaining battery power that is available.
- Salinity readings are performed by an amperometric graphite probe that resists oxidation, providing better repeatability in measurements.
- The use of graphite also reduces the polarization effect common with testers that use two stainless steel pins.
- Calibration is performed by pressing the dedicated calibration button.
- Once in calibration mode, the probe is placed in 35.00 ppt calibration standard.
- When the standard value is recognized and stability reached, the meter will automatically accept and store the value.
- Setup options include an adjustable automatic shut-off in which the meter can be set to turn off after 8 minutes, 60 minutes, or disabled.
- To enter the setup mode the user presses a button located in the battery compartment.
- HI98319 waterproof salinity tester provides a simple, accurate and cost-effective way to determine the salt concentration in saltwater aquariums.
Tunze Turbelle Controller Skimmer
$85.00
Tunze Turbelle Controller Skimmer 7090.250
This is a pre-order item only.
Salifert K Potassium Test Kit (freshwater test)
$22.00
Features:
- Potassium is one of the elements that is mostly absorbed by freshwater plants.
- Even in the case of regular fertilization, the potassium value can go down to minimum levels, stopping plant growth.
- For a luxuriant growth of plants the value must be between 5 and 10mg / l; to reach 20mg / l in the case of intensely illuminated pools (more than 1W / l).
- Higher values of 20mg / l favor the growth of green filiform algae.
MIUS MIST
$79.00
B-MINI
- Model: B-MINI
- Supports nozzles: 1, 2 to 4
- Wattage: 25W
- Dimension: 140 x 90 x 70 H mm
- Suitable for use in 30 to 60cm terrarium. Use 1 nozzle every 20-30cm as required. The system is connected with DripZip, however, connecting more nozzles as specified will result in dripping from nozzle heads.
B-50
- Model: B-50
- Supports nozzles: 1, 2 to 4
- Wattage: 35W
- Dimension: 288 x 188 x 115 H mm
- Suitable for use in 30, 60, 90cm terrarium. Use 1 nozzle every 20-30cm as required. The system is connected with DripZip, however, connecting more nozzles as specified will result in dripping from nozzle heads.
B-100
- Model: B100
- Supports nozzles: 4, 6 to 8
- Wattage: 40W
- Dimension: 288 x 188 x 115 H mm
- Suitable for use in 60, 90 to 120cm terrarium. Use 1 nozzle every 20-30cm as required. The system is connected with DripZip, however, connecting more nozzles as specified will result in dripping from nozzle heads.
B-150
- Model: B150
- Supports nozzles: 6, 8 to 10
- Wattage: 42W
- Dimension: 288 x 188 x 115 H mm
- Suitable for use in 90, 120 to 150cm terrarium. Use 1 nozzle every 20-30cm as required. The system is connected with DripZip, however, connecting more nozzles as specified will result in dripping from nozzle heads.
B-300
- Model: B300
- Supports nozzles: 8, 12 to 18
- Wattage: 95W
- Dimension: 288 x 188 x 115 H mm
- Suitable for use in 120, 150, 200 to 300cm terrarium. Use 1 nozzle every 20-30cm as required. The system is connected with DripZip, however, connecting more nozzles as specified will result in dripping from nozzle heads.
Brightwell Aquatics Refractometer Calibration Standard 60ml
$9.90
1.0264 Specific Gravity
1.3394 Refractive Index
35 ppt Salinity
53 uS/cm at 25 deg c
Overview
Brightwell Aquatics Aquarium Reagents Refractometer Calibration Standard is designed to provide an accurate reference for the calibration of seawater refractometers, hydrometers and other density measuring equipment.
1. Shake product well before using.
2. Clean Refractometer prism slide with fresh distilled water.
3. Dry completely with soft clean dry cloth.
4. Place several drops of Brightwell Refractometer Calibration Standard fluid on the slide.
5. Wait 45 seconds and calibrate to 35 ppt Salinity.
Brightwell Aquatics Refractometer & Hydrometer Calibration Standard 250ml
$19.00
1.0264 Specific Gravity
1.3394 Refractive Index
35 ppt Salinity
53 uS/cm at 25 deg c
Overview
Brightwell Aquatics Aquarium Reagents Refractometer & Hydrometer Calibration Standard is designed to provide an accurate reference for the calibration of seawater refractometers, hydrometers and other density measuring equipment.
Instructions & Guidelines - Refractometers
1. Shake product well before using.
2. Clean Refractometer prism slide with fresh distilled water.
3. Dry completely with soft clean dry cloth.
4. Place several drops of Brightwell Refractometer & Hydrometer Calibration Standard fluid on the slide.
5. Wait 45 seconds and calibrate to 35 ppt Salinity.
Instructions & Guidelines - Hydrometers
1. Shake product well before using.
2. Rinse Hydrometer with distilled water.
3. Pour Brightwell Refractometer & Hydrometer Calibration Standard fluid carefully into hydrometer to avoid bubbles.
4. Tap hydrometer to dislodge any bubbles and use a stirring rod to tap the swing arm to release any remaining bubbles.
5. Read hydrometer, at 25 deg c ( 77 deg F ) you should read a specific gravity of 1.026
Rainbow Auto Food Dispenser/Food Timer
$20.00
- Consistent measured volume of feeding.
- Automatically feed as per set time up to 6 times a day.
- Battery powered, feeds even during a power failure.
Jebao Doser 3.4 WIFI-Controllable
$109.00
- WIFI control function
- Automatic dosing in high precision
- Safety low voltage
- Automatic/handle to control the dosing liquid
- Apps can be dowloaded from App Store or Google Play - 'Jebao Aqua'
- Easy Programming on your smartphone
- Smartphone setting can save time for newbie to setting and more accuracy to prevent input wrong on the traditional LCD dosing pump
- Ideal for dosing CA / MAG / KH or RO
- Max Program 24 times a day
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDs3Ra9nmCN1YCiT5t9jtWGVPz_ag9YK/view
Colombo 6 in 1 Quick Test Strips for Fresh water
$29.00
Rapid test for the 6 most important water parameters (50 test strips)• pH-value
• carbonate hardness (KH)
• total hardness (GH)
• Nitrite (NO₂),
• Nitrate (NO₃),
• Chlorine (CL₂)
You will be able to read off test results
within 60 seconds.
Seneye Pond
$209.00
Automatically tests multiple life critical parameters
Works with all aquariums: coldwater, tropical and marine
Easy to install, simply drop in
Constantly watching your aquarium, 5600 readings per month
Customisable alerts, directly to e-mail and SMS *
Upload results and get straightforward advice *
USB connection with multiple connection options, including optional USB power adaptor
Seneye Home
$149.00
Automatically tests multiple life critical parameters
Works with all aquariums: coldwater, tropical and marine
Easy to install, simply drop in
Constantly watching your aquarium, 5600 readings per month
Customisable alerts, directly to e-mail and SMS *
Upload results and get straightforward advice *
USB connection with multiple connection options, including optional USB power adaptor
American Marine PINPOINT Probe Storage Fluid 60ml
$15.00
PINPOINT Probe storage fluid for pH and ORP/REDOX Probes This is the perfect fluid for the storage of any pH or ORP/REDOX Electrode. American Marine Probe Storage Fluid will keep the tip properly moist and extend the life of your probe during storage (60 mL).
American Marine PINPOINT ORP Replacement Probe
$99.00
PINPOINT® ORP Replacement Probe is designed especially with your purpose in mind.
It features long, continuous duty expectancy, fast response and, most importantly, is non-toxic to your system.
Each probe features a 10 foot cable with a high interference suppression jacket, Ag-AgCl reference, and is 99.9% pure platinum.
Hanna Ammonia Low Range Checker HC Reagents (25 Tests)
$28.00
The HI700-25 are high-quality reagents that are pre-measured, allowing for users to achieve fast and accurate measurements with their Ammonia Checker® HC. These reagents follow the Nessler Method in which the reaction between ammonia and reagents causes a yellow tint in the sample. By simply adding 4 drops from each bottle of HI700-25 reagent set to the sample, the reaction will take place and the HI700 will determine the concentration from the color that is produced. The results will be displayed in ppm (mg/L) of ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N). These reagents are designed to be used with samples that have an expected range of 0.00 to 3.00 ppm ammonia-nitrogen. To convert the reading to ppm of ammonia (NH3) multiply the result by 1.214.
RED SEA ALGAE CONTROL PRO MULTI TEST KIT
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High accuracy colorimetric comparator tests for the exceptionally high accuracy measurement of Nitrate and Phosphate. For all Reef Systems. Best Value
Red Sea’s Algae Control Pro Multi Test Kit includes high accuracy colorimetric comparator tests for the exceptionally high accuracy measurement of nitrate and phosphate.
The nitrate & phosphate tests are essential for the accurate dosing of Red Sea’s NO3: PO4– X (biological nitrate & phosphate reducer) which is part of the complete Red Sea Reef Care Program.
ALGAE CONTROL PRO MULTI TEST KIT Specifications:
| Test Name | Element | Accuracy | Range | Test Type | No. of test |
| Nitrate Pro | NO3 | 0.125 ppm | 0-64 ppm | Comparator | 100 |
| Phosphate Pro | PO4 | 0.02 ppm | 0-5 ppm | Comparator | 100 |
RED SEA TRACE-COLORS PRO MULTI TEST KIT
$120.00
Advanced tests for the high accuracy measurement of Iodine, Potassium and Iron. Recommended for Ultra Low Nutrient Systems. Best Value
Red Sea’s TRACE COLORS PRO Multi Test Kit includes advanced tests for the high accuracy measurement of iodine, potassium and iron.
All of these elements are associated with many biological functions, including coral pigmentation.
The TRACE COLORS PRO Multi Test Kit enables accurate dosing of three of the TRACE COLORS Supplements range, which are part of the compete Red Sea Reef Care Program.
Red Sea’s TRACE COLORS PRO Multi Test Kit Specifications:
| Test Name | Element | Accuracy | Range | Test Type | No. of test |
| Iodine Pro | I2 | 0.01 ppm | 0-0.09 ppm | Colorimetric | 50 |
| Potassium Pro | K | 3 ppm | 150-450 ppm | Titration | 40 |
| Iron Pro | Fe | 0.05 ppm | 0-0.5 ppm | Colorimetric | 50 |
AUTOAQUA Smart AWC touch
$380.00
WHY CHOOSE SMART AWC TOUCH?
Smart AWC touch is the most compact auto water change system. It uses two super tiny uniquely designed optical sensors that are suitable for both small and big tanks. Doing water change becomes so simple with Smart AWC touch. Magnetically-coupled sensor makes it so easy to adjust to the desired water level. Simply mount the two sensors on your tank, adjust their heights with the magnetic mounts and program desired auto water change process by the touch screen. You can even select AUTO mode to do water change automatically at desired frequency and speed. Integrated with QST (Quick Security Technology), which provides real-time fail safe protection against any failure and detects water empty. Best of all, it also has ATO function to maintain the water level and salinity.
MODEL: SAWC-200P
Features:
- AWC&ATO dual functions
- Simple touch panel interface
- Optical level sensor with integrated magnetic mount
- Extremely simple to install and maintain
- No moving parts to fail
- QST (Quick Security Technology) provides real-time failsafe protection against failure
- Everything you need is included
Includes:
- Smart AWC touch Controller x 1
- Power Adapter x 1
- DC Pump x 3
- Universal Tube Holder x 3
- Siphon Break x 3
- Tubing 19.6 ft (600 cm) x 1
Specifications:
- Power Input : 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- DC Pump :
- Head : 8.2 ft (250 cm)
- Flow Rate : 74 gph (280 lph)
- Max Mounting Thickness : 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Power : 4.5 W @ DC 12 V
- Pump Cord Length : 6 ft (180 cm)
- Power Cord Length : 6 ft (180 cm)
Installation Diagram:
AF MarinLab 2 test
$60.00
TEST 2 - Aquarium and RO
Want to know if your water contains heavy metals? Want to be sure your water filtration system is good enough? Do you own an aquarium with demanding organisms? To ensure proper supplementation, the level of trace elements and elements requires periodic water testing. The ICP-OES study also lets you know levels of toxic and harmful substances.
What is the ICP-OES analysis?
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) is a technique used to analyze the composition of many different types of liquid samples, eg drinking water, sewage, saline or sea water.Our ICP-OES spectrometer is the highest-resolution plasma-screen spectrometer with a unique, patented optical system with horizontal and vertical plasma.
Wavelength range 130-770 nm. Analysis and processing of the entire spectral spectrum in 2 seconds. Thanks to a fast reading system, you can analyze elements with a sampling rate of up to 10Hz.
In our laboratory we examine: Li, Si, I, Ba, Mo, Ni, Mn, Be, Cr, Co, Fe, V, Zn, Hg, Se, Cd, Sn, Sb, As, Al, PB, Ti, Cu La, Sc, W, Ca, Mg, K, Br, B, Sr, S, P, PO4 + Salinity + KH!
AF MarinLab 1 test
$50.00
TEST 1 - Aquarium
Want to know if your water contains heavy metals? Want to be sure your water filtration system is good enough? Do you own an aquarium with demanding organisms? To ensure proper supplementation, the level of trace elements and elements requires periodic water testing. The ICP-OES study also lets you know levels of toxic and harmful substances.
What is the ICP-OES analysis?
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) is a technique used to analyze the composition of many different types of liquid samples, eg drinking water, sewage, saline or sea water.Our ICP-OES spectrometer is the highest-resolution plasma-screen spectrometer with a unique, patented optical system with horizontal and vertical plasma.
Wavelength range 130-770 nm. Analysis and processing of the entire spectral spectrum in 2 seconds. Thanks to a fast reading system, you can analyze elements with a sampling rate of up to 10Hz.
In our laboratory we examine: Li, Si, I, Ba, Mo, Ni, Mn, Be, Cr, Co, Fe, V, Zn, Hg, Se, Cd, Sn, Sb, As, Al, PB, Ti, Cu La, Sc, W, Ca, Mg, K, Br, B, Sr, S, P, PO4 + Salinity + KH!
GEX Digital Thermometer Waterproof DT-15
$26.00
Underwater mold (fixed with kiss rubber)
Perfect for compact aquarium.
AF Nitrate Test Kit
$30.00
AF Nitrate TestPro is designed for quick measurement of nitrate ions in marine aquariums.Nitrate in water is the end result of biological filtration. High concentrations of nitrate cause the growth of undesirable algae. Nitrate levels in reef aquariums should be 2-5 mg/l (ppm). This test kit contains sufficient reagents to perform 40 tests of nitrate concentration.
Box contents:
Reagent A-NO3 container
Reagent B-NO3 bottle
1 test vial with a screw cap
Syringe – 1 ml
Syringe – 2 ml
Measuring spoon
Instruction manual
Color chart
AF Phosphate Test Kit
$30.00
AF Phosphate TestPro is designed for quick measurement of phosphate ions in a marine aquarium. Phosphate is a breeding ground for the growth of undesired algae, so it is very important to constantly monitor its concentration in marine tanks. In addition, a high concentration of phosphate may be harmful to corals. Phosphate levels in the marine aquarium should not exceed 0.02 mg/l (ppm). This Test Kit contains sufficient reagents to perform 40 tests of phosphate concentration.Box contents:
Reagent A-PO4 bottle
Reagent B-PO4 container
1 test vial with a screw cap
Syringe – 5 ml
Syringe – 1 ml
Measuring spoon
Instruction manual
Color chart
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