Testing and monitoring equipment

At Koi Water Garden, we are able to offer competitive prices on not only high quality koi, but also on koi related goods including test kits and digital test instruments to help keep your Koi's environment in tip top condition..

Last updated 19th September 2011

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The Old Rectory, Risborough Rd
Gt Kimble, Nr Aylesbury
Bucks   HP17 0XS
Phone/Fax 01844 342390

 

 

Unless otherwise stated all dry goods listed below can be supplied by mail order .  Stock items are normally despatched within 3 days of receipt of order.  Please note there is a minimum order charge for dry goods of £10.00  net of carriage - we regret we are unable to process smaller orders by post/credit card.

 


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** Please note our normal opening Hours - Thursday to Saturday  9.30am - 5.00pm. Sunday 9.30am to 12.30pm. -  Monday to Wednesdays inclusive closed - visiting by appointment only.**

Carriage is free on most dry goods orders of £100 or more to most mainland UK postcodes. Free delivery applies to order of over £100 that can be packed in one box of under 25kgs - Note that second and subsequent boxes will be charged at the normal rates - we will confirm carriage charges to be levied before we ship.

Please note that calculated carriage charges apply to deliveries to England, Wales and parts of Scotland.  For deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Ireland  and Islands please see our dry goods delivery charges page or contact us for a carriage quotation.

 

 

Ammonia Alert Cards

Your round the clock in pond monitor for toxic  ammonia. One glance tells you all you need to know - no more regular ammonia testing required! The central disc changes colour as Ammonia increases - once the Ammonia is gone / neutralised, the disc changes colour again within 15 minutes to the 'safe' indicator level.


£9.95


Place the monitor in your pond and the Alerts card continually monitors ammonia levels, registering levels down to 0.05mg/l. Lasts up to a year!   Fantastic value! 

 

 

pH Alert Cards

Your round the clock in pond monitor for a stable pH level.. One glance tells you all you need to know - no more regular pH testing required.

Most people dont bother to check their pond pH levels regularly - if at all! But did you know that the pH of the pond water controls the pH level of the Kois blood, and Koi are particularly sensitive to rapid changes in blood pH levels. pH levels need to be stable, and this super so simple to use device helps you ensure it stays that way!


£9.95


Place the monitor in your pond and the Alerts card continually monitors pH levels, registering levels between 5.8 and 8.2 

 

 

Digital Thermometers    

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This super little freestanding unit reads in Centigrade or Fahrenheit. Back light for night time use and switchable to measure both water and air temperature. Powered by 1 x AAA pencil battery. Complete with probe.

£16.95


 

This slightly larger unit reads in Centigrade or Fahrenheit.  Measures both water and air temperature which are constantly displayed. Backlight. Complete with 1.8m probe cable. Powered by 1 x AAA pencil battery. Weatherproof.

£29.95


 

 

 

Infra Red Thermometer

£29.50


This super little pocket thermometer reads remotely by using Infra Red technology - just point at the water and press the button to get an accurate and instant reading of water temperature.  No probe, no wires, no contact with the water.

Powered by a lithium battery, the unit utilises an LCD display which reads in Celsius Range from  -10 and 100 deg C, the unit comes complete with key ring and clip so you don't lose it.  Also switchable to read in Fahrenheit

 

 

Professional Microscopes

The Binocular model is recommended for people who require the performance of a professional microscope at a very realistic price. It has a 6volt, 20 watt quartz halogen illumination with rheostat control for optimum illumination. The field lens has integral daylight blue filtration. Like our monocular models, it comes with a mechanical stage and vernier for fine slide adjustment. Specification includes x 10 wide field eyepieces and x 4, x 10, and x100 achromatic objectives with numerical apertures of 0.1,0.25,0.65 and 1.25 respectively.

These professional microscopes come complete with carrying case and starter pack of slides. They have a range of 3 magnifications to suit all requirements. The Monocular comes with its own mechanical stage and slide holder to provide the necessary fine adjustment to slide movement and also comes complete with its own aluminium case. Magnification range x 50 - x 800. Also now features inbuilt lamp for specimen illumination.  As if that's not enough you also get a fish parasite identification kit thrown in!  The identification Kit contains: slides, cover slips, mountants, stains, specimen tubes, gill swabs, skin scrapers, pipettes and step by step instructions. No previous experience of microscope use or slide preparation required.  Both units utilise spring loaded front lenses and have both coarse and fine adjustment for optimum focus.

We also now offer a mini digital video camera that fits into the viewing eyepiece of any of our microscopes, whether monocular or binocular.  The minicam is connected directly to an external USB port of any PC or Laptop operating Windows 98 (second edition) and above - N.B. not suitable for Windows 95 or 3.1. The cameras come complete with software, transformer and USB connection lead. The minicam offers high resolution with an image size of 583 x 438 pixels that is TWAIN compliant and can be imported directly into any image processing software. Watch those nasty little parasites on your PC screen live!

 

       


Above Monocular Microscope

Above Binocular Microscope

Above Koi parasite identification kit

Above Minicam unit

Monocular Microscope complete with aluminium carrying case and fish disease diagnostic kit

This super new microscope has all the features as standard that you would normally only find on much more expensive microscopes. It has objectives x 4, x 10 and x 40. Eyepieces x 10 and x 20 and mechanical stage with slide clips for fine sample movement. Full sub stage condenser and iris. Inbuilt rheostat controlled sample illumination built in. (Spare bulb included) It also has spring loaded lenses to prevent lens damage on contact with the sample platform and is complete with an aluminium carrying case. Also included is a fish disease diagnostic kit (see below for details). Fantastic value for money and we think the best available anywhere in the market at present

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£152.50


Binocular Microscope Complete with carrying case
 

 Binocular microscope with inbuilt illumination. Objectives x4,x10,x40 & x100(oil). Eyepieces x10 wide field. Mechanical stage with condenser and iris. 
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£375.00


Minicam  camera kit

 A miniature CCTV camera system that links directly to a PC or laptop via a USB port. Software provided. on Mini CD.  High resolution version 583 x 438 pixels.  Not suitable for use with TV monitors.  Simply replaces existing eyepiece. Software enables real time viewing of specimen and still shot capture to record image on your PC.
 

£110.00


Koi parasite identification Kit  Identification Kit contains: slides, coverslips, mountants, stains, specimen tubes, gill swabs, skin scrapers, pipettes and step by step instructions. No previous experience of microscope use or slide preparation required.
 
£27.50

Microscope slides

26 x 76 mm - 50 / box

£7.50


Coverslips

10 x 10 mm - 100/ box

£6.50


 

 

Professional Digital Water Testing system.

At last, we are able to offer our customers a truly professional water testing system.

The Palintest portable photometer system is a sophisticated and very accurate device which enables the koi keeper to precisely monitor the condition of the pond water.

The instrument uses digital colourimetry, long recognised as the most accurate method of determining the levels of many common and some not so common substances that may be present in pond or fresh water supplies.

Digital colourimetry is the method used by water companies up and down the country to accurately monitor water conditions and this technology has now been incorporated into a range of portable instruments.

But not only is this instrument extremely accurate, as it utilises a number of different light wavelengths , it can monitor  up to 37 different water parameters, including aluminium, copper, zinc, phenols, chlorine, Chloramine, and phosphate as well as the basic necessities of ammonia,  nitrite and pH. 37 different tests performed by one instrument, and it does not matter if your pond water is cloudy, green or contains medications, since the instrument calibrates every test sample against your pond water first.  No more visual interpretation of colour - no possibility for errors.

The new 7100 photometer now automatically selects the correct wavelength and displays the results in mg/l directly on the large LCD display

To demonstrate the accuracy of this unit, it can measure ammonia levels in water down to 0.01 mg/litre, and it will register the presence of this and many other pollutants whilst a normal test kit tells you the water is safe.

Without doubt the most accurate and flexible water testing system available to the koi keeper anywhere!  A bold claim - but one which is easy to demonstrate.

We all invest considerable sums in our koi, and we all know that the most important single factor in keeping our koi healthy is water quality. Now for the first time, koi keepers everywhere can accurately and precisely monitor virtually all of the important water parameters which really matter .

This instrument could be the best investment in the koi hobby you could ever make.

The cost?  £695.00 including a starter pack of 20 Ammonia, Nitrite, Chlorine and Chloramine tests.

Price includes next day delivery.

Test your tap water, we know you won't be surprised at what you find - but, test the output from your cartridge water purifier - we think you might be surprised at what you find - whatever the claims!

 

The system comprises a digital photometer, six glass test tubes and dilution tube in a moulded plastic carrying case and comes complete with an extensive operating manual explaining the technology, test methodology for each chosen parameter and detailed instructions for each test. Reagents sold separately

Specification:

Direct reading colourimeter with automatic set-up and reading

Operating wavelengths 450nm, 500nm, 550nm, 575nm, 600nm and 650nm.

Large backlit graphic LCD display

Resolution 0.001 AU

Accuracy +/- 0.5% at 4% Transmittance

Display in Five languages (French, German, Spanish, English and Italian)

Power 3 x 1.5v AA Batteries (included). Automatic power off.

Size: Instrument only W146 x D275 x H75mm

Weight: Instrument only 975gm

Rated IP 67 Waterproof

The Most important tests

Digital Photometer system £695.00
 

 

 

Digital salt meter

Ensure the accuracy of salt treatments and top ups, even after water changes. Reading 0 - 1% Accurate to 0.01%

Digital Salt meter   £59.50

 

 

 

Digital pH Meter

Ensure the accurate measurement of pH with this accurate and simple to use pocket pH meter.   Complete with calibration standard.

 

Digital pH meter £59.50

 

 

 

Digital TDS Meter

Ensure the accurate measurement of total dissolved solids in the water with this accurate and simple to use pocket tds meter.  

 

Digital TDS meter £59.50


 

 

 

Electronic precision Pocket balance. 

Ensure the accuracy of each dosage of medication - too little will be ineffective, too much could damage your koi and filtration systems.

Range 0-200gm, resolution 0.1 gm.   Very compact size with Tare, and calibration  feature.

Flip off lid to protect the balance when not in use, this also acts as an additional and larger weighing platform.

  • 2 key simple operation
  • 3 Lithium Batteries included
  • Digital auto calibration
  • 200 Gram Capacity
  • Incredibly durable
  • Heavy-duty hard case 
  • Auto-off function to save power
  • Reads in Grams, Ounces, Pennyweight & Troy Ounces
  • Large weighing area - included cover also acts as a large expansion bowl / tray
  • Dimensions 3.65" x 2.35" ( 10cm x 6cm)

5 Year extended warranty Free of Charge

Electronic Pocket Balance  - £39.00

Electronic Pocket Balance  £39.00

 

 

 

Chemical Test Kits
Liquid test kits - sufficient for at least 50 tests.
These are NT Labs pocket test kits, offering good accuracy and give consistent results.

Ammonia

£9.50

Nitrite £8.50
Nitrate £9.50
pH £8.50
KH/GH (Carbonate  and General hardness combined) £9.50
Oxygen £16.95

 

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