{"product_id":"fritz-calcium-test-kit","title":"Fritz Calcium Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fritz Calcium Test Kit accurately measures calcium in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Calcium is essential for strong coral skeletons in reef tanks, healthy plant growth in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e, and firm shells for shrimp and snails, so keeping it in the right range matters across every kind of tank. Support your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and invertebrates with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy This Test Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate in both freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for coral skeleton growth in reef and marine tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant for plant health and for shrimp and snail shells in freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple titration with an easy pink-to-blue endpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps you dose calcium with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTarget Calcium Levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAquarium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCommunity fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e75+ ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAfrican cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e120+ ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e300 to 400 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e400 to 450 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the test tube to the 5 mL line with your tank water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10 drops of Reagent #1 and cap and shake to mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Reagent #2 drop by drop, shaking gently, until the color turns from pink to blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour calcium level in ppm is the number of Reagent #2 drops multiplied by 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLiquid calcium test kit (titration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMeasures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCalcium (Ca2+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReef, marine, African cichlid, and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-multitest-marine-ph-alkalinity\"\u003ealkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e for proper ionic balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose calcium with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/katsaquatics-3-in-1-calcium\"\u003eKatsAquatics 3-in-1 Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003etesting\u003c\/a\u003e gear and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for freshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. It is accurate in freshwater and saltwater. Calcium matters for reef corals, planted tanks, African cichlids, and shell-building invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the test work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a titration. You add drops of the second reagent until the sample turns from pink to blue, then multiply the drop count by 20 to get your calcium in ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level should I target?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 400 to 450 ppm for reef tanks, 300 to 400 for marine, 120+ for African cichlids, and 75+ for community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743024132315,"sku":"04008","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Test_Kit_Calcium_1000_1083_s.png?v=1784106568","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-calcium-test-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}