{"product_id":"seachem-multitest-silicate","title":"Seachem Multitest – Silicate","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem MultiTest Silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sensitive aquarium test kit designed to measure \u003cstrong\u003esoluble silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e in both freshwater and marine aquariums. It is particularly useful in marine and reef systems, where elevated silicate levels can contribute to unwanted \u003cstrong\u003ediatom algae growth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe kit measures silicate from \u003cstrong\u003e0–25 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e and can detect levels below \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for routine monitoring and troubleshooting. It also includes a reference sample so you can validate the test if required. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Measures \u003cstrong\u003esilicate from 0–25 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Detects silicate levels below \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater and marine aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Performs \u003cstrong\u003eover 75 tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Multi-cavity test plate allows up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 tests at once\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Includes a reference sample for test validation\u003cbr\u003e✔ Easy-to-read colour chart\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideal for monitoring silicate in reef and marine systems\u003cbr\u003e✔ Useful when troubleshooting persistent diatom algae \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Marine aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔ Reef aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔ Freshwater aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔ Monitoring source water\u003cbr\u003e✔ Checking silicate levels after water changes\u003cbr\u003e✔ Troubleshooting brown diatom algae\u003cbr\u003e✔ Routine aquarium water testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Test Silicate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilicate itself is not considered toxic to fish, but elevated levels can encourage \u003cstrong\u003ediatom growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in marine aquariums. Seachem recommends keeping silicate at around \u003cstrong\u003e1 mg\/L or lower in reef and marine systems\u003c\/strong\u003e to help minimise diatom algae. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43811027976269,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/eea57fe0-f01d-f111-8340-7ced8d344639.png?v=1789959829","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/seachem-multitest-silicate","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}