{"product_id":"tds-ec-temp-water-tester","title":"TDS\/EC\/TEMP Water Tester","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eTDS \/ EC \/ Temperature Meter for Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eTake the guesswork out of water preparation and keep your aquascape parameters consistent with this compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e3-in-1 TDS, EC and temperature meter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eDesigned in a simple pen-style format, this meter helps you quickly check the values that matter most during aquarium maintenance, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eTDS (Total Dissolved Solids)\u003c\/strong\u003e front and centre for aquascapers using RO water and remineralisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eWhether you’re preparing water for a planted tank, 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for easier recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eBacklit LCD display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eEasy to read during maintenance and water prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eCompact and portable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eHandy for fish room use, bucket mixing 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data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eQuickly check dissolved solids and conductivity when troubleshooting changes in water source or routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eSpecifications (manufacturer stated)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eTDS range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–9999 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eEC range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–9999 µS\/cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" 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similar temperature each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eThis meter is best used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003econsistency tool\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside your regular aquarium test kits (pH, KH, GH, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eA practical tool for more consistent aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eIf you prepare your own water, remineralise RO, or simply want a quick way to track dissolved solids in your aquarium routine, this meter is a simple and useful addition to your maintenance kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eQuick note on EC vs 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