{"product_id":"fritz-wide-range-ph-test-kit-aquarium","title":"Fritz Wide Range pH Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Wide Range pH Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid test that measures aquarium pH across the full 6.0–9.0 range — perfect for monitoring everything from soft-water blackwater tanks to high-pH African cichlid systems and saltwater reefs. Knowing your pH is critical for diagnosing tank issues, dialing in buffers, and keeping livestock stable. Pair with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e kits and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care\u003c\/a\u003e supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Test pH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnose tank issues\u003c\/strong\u003e — sudden pH swings are an early warning of cycling problems, low alkalinity, or organic buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch livestock requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e — softwater tetras and discus thrive in low pH; African cichlids and saltwater fish need high pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial in buffers\u003c\/strong\u003e — track results before\/after dosing GH\/KH supplements or pH buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm new tank cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e — paired with ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLiquid reagent + comparator card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003epH 6.0–9.0 (wide range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTests Per Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~100+ tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ammonia-test-strips-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eFritz Ammonia Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-general-hardness-gh-test-kit-freshwater\"\u003eFritz GH Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-rift-lake-cichlid-buffer-african-cichlid-ph-kh\"\u003eFritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e — for raising pH\/KH in African cichlid tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eBrowse all water testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I test pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWeekly for established tanks. Daily during cycling, after a water change schedule change, or when troubleshooting livestock issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pH should my tank be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on your livestock. Most community freshwater tanks sit happily at 7.0–7.6. African cichlids prefer 7.8–8.4. Saltwater reef tanks target 8.1–8.4. Softwater species (tetras, discus, blackwater) like 6.0–7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs liquid better than test strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — liquid tests are more accurate than dipstick strips for diagnosing problems. Strips are fine for quick weekly screens; liquid for anything you care about.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743160414427,"sku":"04000","price":8.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_81ae841d-68f5-4a7f-94ab-448eab407bc7.png?v=1777924472","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-wide-range-ph-test-kit-aquarium","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}