Thx Midasblenny was wondering y their was a test kit for silicates.
Tropic Marin
Tropic Marin SILICAT-TEST
With shelf life test and Comparator.
For the precise determination of the silicate concentration in fresh- and saltwater aquaria.
Natural water (groundwater, rivers, lakes, oceans) will always contain silicate but the amount present will depend on the weathering of silicate rocks. The concentration of silicate when analysing stones, sediments, soils and water is usually described in mg/litre of silicon dioxide (SiO2).
Silicates are basically non-toxic to the organisms in an aquarium. An increased concentration of silicate can, however, lead to the increased algal bloom of diatoms, which utilise silicon dioxide for building their cell walls. Particular attention should therefore be paid to the concentration of silicate when setting up a new aquarium.
As a preventive measure we therefore recommend regularly checking the tap water or the treated water using the new Tropic Marin Silicate Test.
NEW INNOVATIONS BY Tropic Marin®:
1. The Tropic Marin® Comparator
2. Shelf life testing.