{"product_id":"api-ph-high-range-test-kit-fresh-saltwater","title":"API pH High Range Test Kit Fresh\/Saltwater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReads pH where a standard kit runs out of scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The API High Range pH Test Kit measures pH from 7.4 to 8.8 — the band needed for African cichlids, marine and reef tanks, brackish setups and livebearers, where a standard freshwater pH kit tops out at its darkest colour and tells you nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads pH 7.4–8.8\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers the alkaline range standard kits can't resolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — one reagent for African cichlid tanks, marine systems and brackish setups alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colour cards included\u003c\/strong\u003e — for comparing accurately across the full range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 160 tests per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for weekly testing across several tanks for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple liquid procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops into a sample, shake, compare against the chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the supplied test tube with a water sample to the line, add High Range pH Test Solution as directed in the instruction booklet, cap and shake, then compare the colour against the included colour cards in good light. If your standard-range pH kit always reads its darkest colour, that's the signal to switch to this kit rather than assume the tank is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 to 8.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTests per kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ what you'll still need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Range pH Test Solution reagent bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapped test tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo colour comparison cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard-range pH test for tanks below 7.4 — API sells this as a separate kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny pH adjustment product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen the reading is out of range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reading near the bottom of this kit's range (close to 7.4) in a system that should be more alkaline — marine, reef, African cichlid or livebearer — points to insufficient buffering; check KH and consider a buffering product suited to that system. A reading pinned at the top of the chart calls for care rather than more buffer — this kit cannot resolve any higher than 8.8, so a very high reading needs a wider-range test to quantify properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican cichlid tanks, typically kept at pH 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and reef aquariums, typically pH 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrackish setups and livebearers such as mollies and platies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard community and soft-water tanks below pH 7.4 — use API's standard-range pH kit instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermining KH or alkalinity — this kit reads pH only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any liquid reagent test kit, keep the solution away from children, avoid skin and eye contact, and follow the instruction booklet if the reagent is splashed or swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — pairs the standard pH range with ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and KH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-proper-8-2-powder-jar-200gm\"\u003eAPI pH Proper 8.2\u003c\/a\u003e — a buffered powder for holding African cichlid or brackish tanks at a stable alkaline pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-up\"\u003eAPI pH Up\u003c\/a\u003e — for raising pH into this kit's readable range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable test kit, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy standard pH kit always reads dark blue — do I need this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A standard-range API pH kit stops resolving once pH rises above roughly 7.6, so a reading that always looks maximal doesn't tell you whether your tank is at 7.6 or 8.8. This kit reads that upper range specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this kit work for both marine and African cichlid tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both sit within this kit's 7.4–8.8 range, and API rates the same reagent for fresh and saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many tests come in one kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 160, based on API's published pack count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my reading is below 7.4?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to API's standard-range pH kit, which reads accurately below 7.6 and overlaps with the bottom of this kit's range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774196044067,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/APH26_3.png?v=1772082236","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-ph-high-range-test-kit-fresh-saltwater","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}