{"product_id":"api-gh-kh-test-kit","title":"API GH \u0026 KH Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Testing for General \u0026amp; Carbonate Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Freshwater Planted Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a More Natural Habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Test Results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen keeping freshwater fish and plants, the general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) of aquarium water should match their natural habitat. The API GH \u0026amp; KH Test Kit helps you replicate the natural habitat of your fish to prevent stress, keeping them healthy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Carbonate Hardness (KH)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonate hardness, also known as alkalinity, is the measure of carbonate and bicarbonate concentrations dissolved in water. These minerals are present in municipal, well, and bottled water. The level of carbonate hardness in tap and bottled water depends on the source of the water and the treatment processes it has undergone. Carbonate hardness helps stabilize pH in the aquarium. An aquarium with a low KH level will tend to be acidic. Aquariums with very low KH are subject to rapid pH shifts if not monitored carefully. Water with a high KH level usually has a high pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is General Hardness (GH)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral hardness is the measure of calcium and magnesium ion concentrations dissolved in water. These minerals are present in municipal, well, and bottled spring water. The level of general hardness in tap and bottled water depends on the source of the water and the treatment processes it has undergone. Hard water is high in calcium and magnesium, while soft water is low in these minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49485283361053,"sku":"317163010587","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/4345\/3469\/files\/0001_317163010587_1.webp?v=1734809808","url":"https:\/\/fwaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/api-gh-kh-test-kit","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}