{"product_id":"seachem-multitest-reef-special","title":"Seachem MultiTest Reef Special","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem MultiTest Reef Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three in one reef test kit that tracks phosphate, silicate, and iodide, the trace parameters that quietly shape how a reef tank looks and grows. With 75 tests in the box, it helps you stay ahead of nuisance algae and keep the trace elements your corals rely on in a healthy range. It fits right in with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing gear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main fuel for hair algae and cyano. Reef keepers hold it very low, and even a small rise can slow coral calcification and trigger an algae outbreak, so catching it early matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hidden driver behind brown diatom films on glass and sand. It often sneaks in through tap or source water, and testing tells you whether your water source or media is the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIodide.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trace element that corals, shrimp, and other invertebrates draw on. It gets used up over time, and testing takes the guesswork out of whether and how much to replenish.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Test All Three\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate and silicate are the two parameters most often behind an ugly tank, while iodide is one of the trace elements most worth watching if you dose. Bundling them into one kit means you can run a quick nuisance-and-trace panel whenever algae creeps in or your corals look off, instead of buying three separate kits.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMeasures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhosphate, silicate, and iodide\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;\"\u003eTests per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e75 total across the three parameters\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;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTracking nuisance algae drivers and coral trace elements\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;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef\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;\"\u003eBrand \/ origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem, made in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-phosguard-phosphate-silicate-remover\"\u003eSeachem PhosGuard\u003c\/a\u003e, pull phosphate and silicate back down when this kit shows them climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-iodide\"\u003eSeachem Reef Iodide\u003c\/a\u003e, replenish iodide safely once you know your level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-status-calcium\"\u003eSeachem Reef Status Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e, add precise calcium testing to complete your reef panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-multitest-marine-basic\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Marine Basic\u003c\/a\u003e, the companion kit for the five core parameters (pH, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate) every marine tank needs.\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 #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat phosphate level should a reef run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost reef keepers aim for a very low but not zero phosphate, since corals still need a trace. If your test climbs, run a remover and check your feeding and source water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I test silicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersistent brown diatom films usually mean silicate is entering the tank, most often through unfiltered tap water. Testing pinpoints the source so you can fix it at the water, not just wipe the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to dose iodide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. Test first. If your iodide reads low and you keep corals or shrimp that use it, a measured dose helps. If it is fine, leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kit is designed for saltwater and reef aquariums. For freshwater testing, we carry other kits better suited to that water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48731176075483,"sku":"992","price":41.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/0992-MT-Reef-Special.png?v=1777545343","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-multitest-reef-special","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}