Name: JBL PROAQUATEST LAB Marin
Brand: JBL
SKU: 2408200
Price: 134.35 EUR
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Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

JBL PROAQUATEST LAB Marin
Professional test case for exact marine water analysis

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Monitors the water values in marine aquariums simply and reliably. Determines: pH value, carbonate hardness, calcium, magnesium, copper, ammonium, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, silicate, oxygen
Easy to use: add water to cuvette, add indicator, compare on scale / count drops until colour changes
Comparator system takes the inherent water colouring into account. Incl. water analysis report sheets & pen
Childproof reagent bottles, waterproof plastic case, refill reagents separately available
Package contents: 1 test case, incl. 29 reagents, 12 glass vials, 2 plastic cuvettes, 2 syringes, 3 measuring spoons, thermometer, pen, report sheets and analysis sheet, laboratory comparator system & detailed instruction for use

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Don’t guess - measure:
Get a regular update on whether all the important water values in your marine aquarium are OK or whether there is a need for action to correct values that are developing in the wrong direction. If problems arise (sick fish, invertebrates not growing, algae problems) water analyses are really the only way to get to the bottom of it! Once the tests have helped you find the underlying cause, you can start to correct it.

The following tests are included in the test case:
pH test: acidity of the water from 7.4 to 9.0
O2 test: determination of the oxygen content
KH test: pH stability of the water (carbonate hardness)
PO4 test: determination of the phosphate content (reason for algae growth and plant nutrient)
Test NH4 / NH3: indication of non-toxic ammonium, determination of the toxic ammonia using table
NO2 test: determination of nitrogen compound nitrite, which is toxic for the fish
NO3-Test: determination of the nitrate content (reason for algae growth)
Cu Test: heavy metal deadly for invertebrates. Also important for adjusting the therapeutic dose of medications
SiO2 test: determination of the silicates (silicic acid) as cause for diatoms
Ca test: determination of the calcium content in marine aquariums. Needs to be between 400 and 440 mg/l for healthy coral growth
Mg/Ca test: determination of magnesium and calcium content in marine water aquariums. The magnesium content needs to be between 1200 and 1600 mg/l. During the procedure, first the Mg content is tested and then the Ca content. Subsequently, the value of the Ca content is subtracted from the Mg content and this is then the actual Mg content of the water.

The following tests are available as supplements:
pH test: acidity of the water from 3.0 to 10
pH test: acidity of the water from 6.0 to 7.6

Almost all test reagents are available as environmentally friendly refill packs!

Details

FAQ

Where can I find the record sheets for the documentation of my water analysis?

Have you lost your record sheets, used them all up, or need them in another language?
In the appendix of this FAQ you will find PDF files for printing them out in German, English and French.

9789500 V05 PROAQUATEST Wasseranlayse PREVIEW.pdf

Why are there different recommendations and values on the colour chart of the water test?

With the JBL PROAQUATEST drop tests you have a laboratory comparator system which compensates the inherent colouration of the water and at the same time enables non-chemists to carry out an accurate and safe water analysis. To ensure that water testing monitors the life of your fish and provides the greatest possible safety, you will find an evaluation adaptable to three different applications.

Above the different coloured measuring points are numbers, three symbols and a colour band for each.

The symbols stand for the following applications:
Fish = freshwater
Koi = garden pond
Starfish = marine water

The colour band tells you the meaning of the value determined in green (everything OK), yellow (attention) and red (need for action). In addition you will find numbers that reflect the value in mg/l for the respective colour field.

The first two (freshwater and pond) colour bands belong to the upper number row. Marine water belongs to the lower number row.

Why do the values differ?
Due to the high salt concentration in marine water, the colouring of the reaction is not as intense as in freshwater (which also includes pond). Consequently, the value for the same colouration is greater than in freshwater

Why do the recommendations differ?
Every habitat reacts differently to certain nutrient concentrations. In the garden pond, for example, constantly changing temperatures and light intensity can jeopardise the value more than in freshwater, where, unlike in the pond, these factors are constant and necessary additives are supplied. That’s why the recommendations are green for one area of application, yet yellow for the other.

I have lost my colour chart. Can I download the colour chart for the test?

The colour cards are not available for download on the JBL website. The absolutely accurate colour reproduction that is required can only be achieved using a printer which can be re-calibrated before each printout. Most privately used printers are not accurate enough for this.

You will find the colour chart bundle as a spare part on the respective product page and in the spare parts shop under: https://www.jbl.de/en/products/detail/8732/jbl-proaquatest-assortiment-color-chart

Why are there no colour charts for GH. KH, Mg /Ca saltwater and CO2 direct?

The tests from the test range: JBL GH test, JBL KH test, JBL calcium test Ca and JBL magnesium test Mg, where the number of drops are counted until the colour changes and the counted value is multiplied by a value:

GH = number of drops = general hardness in °dH

KH = number of drops = carbonate hardness in °dH

CO2 = number of drops * 2 = CO2 in mg/l

Magnesium + calcium = number of drops * 120 = amount Ca + Mg in mg/l

Calcium = number of drops * 20 = amount Ca in mg/l

Magnesium = amount Ca+Mg from magnesium test - amount Ca in mg/l = magnesium in mg/l

The instructions point out that the comparator block should be used to compare the colours. Can this be done without the comparator block as well ? Or is there a factor from this comparison that is required for the measurement ?

The colour charts are intended to be used with the comparator block. In addition, when the comparator block is used with the blank water sample, this compensates the inherent water colour.

Therefore, if the comparator block is not used, there will most likely be deviations in the readings.

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What can I do when the measured value of a water test falls outside the scale?

If one of your measurements reaches the end of the colour chart scale you can multiply the scale by diluting later tests with distilled water (e.g. JBL Dest).

Here’s how to do it: dilute the sample with distilled water and carry out the test once more.

This works in detail as follows:
GH test: Instead of 5 ml use 10 ml aquarium water. Now 1 drop is equivalent to 0.5 dGH.
KH test: Instead of 5 ml use 10 ml aquarium water. Now 1 drop is equivalent to 0.5 dGH.

Note: when using 10 ml sample water the colour development is weaker with the first drops than with 5 ml sample water. Put the measuring container on a white underlay for a better readability.

NH4/NH3 ammonium/ammonia, NO2 nitrite, Fe iron and Cu copper:
2.5 ml sample + 2.5 ml dist. water: result times 2
1 ml sample + 4 ml dist. water: result times 5
0.5 ml sample + 4.5 ml dist. water: result times 10

NO3 nitrate, SiO2 silicate, PO4 phosphate sensitive and Mg magnesium freshwater:
5 ml sample + 5 ml dist. water: result x 2
2 ml sample + 8 ml dist. water: result x 5
1 ml sample + 9 ml dist. water: result x 10

PO4 phosphate koi high range:
2.5 ml sample + 2.5 ml dist. water: result x 2
1 ml sample + 4 ml dist. water: result x 5

K potassium:
7.5 ml sample + 7.5 ml dist. water: result x 2
3 ml sample + 12 ml dist. water: result x 5
1.5 ml sample + 13.5 ml dist. water: result x 10

K potassium in marine water:
1. Fill 10 ml of sample water with distilled water to 300 ml.
2. Follow the instructions for fresh water.
3. Multiply the test result by a factor of 30.

CO2 direct, Ca calcium and Mg+Ca magnesium+calcium: not required.

Do my water tests still work although they have been open for nine months?

Basically a sealed test keeps longer than an open one. How much the shelf life is reduced depends crucially on the handling and the storage conditions of the reagents. It may happen that a reagent in a test that has been open for 9 months doesn’t indicate correctly any more. However, additional information is needed to answer this question properly.

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0

7 public review(s) for this product.

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7 Reviews in other languages

Z. Khawaja - German

2023-10-09T14:04:02Z

Z. Khawaja - German

2023-09-04T08:30:55Z

Top Produkt

Genaue Werte und sehr einfach zu messen.

Nur zu Empfehlen

S. Tejera Galindo - Spanish

2023-04-21T11:16:28Z

El maletín viene equipado con una gran diversidad de test para realizar las pruebas de calidad de agua en el acuario marino. Me resulta bastante cómodo usarlo ya que las instrucciones son muy intuitivas y te indican como solventar alguna irregularidad en los resultados del test.

bennys riff welt - German

2022-10-30T13:57:10Z

Hallo an alle Meerwasser Freunde

Der BL PROAQUATEST LAB Marin ist echt Mega geil man hat alles zusammen was man brauch zum Messen. sie Wasser Test sind echt sehr gut.

Grade Als Anfange macht man hier nicht mit Falsch.

Die Anleitung sind auch verständlich und sollte jeder verstehen.

was schön ist man kann schnell mal zum Freund und helfen

Weil man alles zusammen hat.

ich kann ihn echt weiterempfehlen.

JBL Echt Top Koffer

GarnelenTV - German

2022-03-18T08:59:03Z

Wassertesten im Meerwasserbereich ist das A und O. Ich hab total Spaß daran meine Wasserwerte zu testen und dank der einfachen Anleitung versteht man es auch sofort.

Sehr praktisch sind die hilfreichen Tipps mit Produkt Empfehlungen, wenn die Wasserwerte nicht im grünen Bereich sind.

Kann ich auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.

J. Mundt - German

2021-11-27T21:49:40Z

sehr komplette ausstattung und man kann alle tests in einem zuge durchführen, da genug messzylinder vorhanden sind.

der umfang der testmöglichkeiten lässt für das monitoring des meerwasseraquariums keine wünsche offen.

ich kann den messkoffer auf jeden fall empfehlen.

Phils_waterplants - German

2021-11-10T13:49:40Z

Ganz toller Testkoffer. Wird sogar mit Kugelschreiber geliefert! So kann man seine Werte direkt in die ebenfalls mitgelieferte Tabelle eintragen. Die Tests sind sehr genau. Dies habe ich gegengetestet. Ich kann den Koffer uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen, man hat direkt alles was man braucht um seine Wasserwerte professionell zu testen. Das ist gerade im Meerwasserbereich unerlässlich!

JBL ProAquaTest Lab Marin - safety information in accordance with GHS

Signal word: Danger

Hazard symbol

Risk phrase

EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

EUH208: Contains $. May produce an allergic reaction.

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H302: Harmful if swallowed.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.

H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

safety note

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

P102: Keep out of reach of children.

P103: Read carefully and follow all instructions.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P501a: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Hazard-determining component

121-57-3: sulphanilic acid

1310-58-3: potassium hydroxide

1310-73-2: sodium hydroxide

1336-21-6: ammonia

137-09-7/1: Amidol

137-09-7/2: Amidol

541-69-5: m-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride

60-00-4: edetic acid

64-19-7: Acetic acid

67-63-0: propan-2-ol

7647-01-0/1: hydrogen chloride

7664-93-9: sulphuric acid

7681-52-9/1: sodium hypochlorite, solution

7773-01-5/1: manganese dichloride

87-69-4: (+)-tartaric acid

JBL PROAQUATEST pH 7.4-9.0

JBL pH 7.4-9.0 - safety information in accordance with GHS

Signal word: Warning

Hazard symbol

Risk phrase

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

safety note

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

P102: Keep out of reach of children.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P501a: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

JBL PROAQUATEST KH Carbonate hardness