Shaking or swirling a test vial by hand for a full minute is tedious enough that it's tempting to cut the mixing time short - which can throw off your reading before the test even starts. The IceCap Magnetic Aquarium Test Kit Mixer handles that step automatically.
Why Consistent Mixing Matters
Many test kit reagents need thorough, sustained mixing to fully react before an accurate color or titration result develops. Cutting that step short by hand-shaking too briefly is a common, easy-to-miss source of inaccurate readings.
What It Offers
- Magnetic stir bar and motorized base that replaces hand-shaking or swirling entirely.
- Consistent mixing time every test, removing the variability of how vigorously or how long you'd shake by hand.
- Simple operation - drop the stir bar in, set the vial on the base, and let it run.
How to Use It
- Follow your specific test kit's recommended mixing time, using the mixer to hit that duration consistently every time.
- Rinse the stir bar between different reagents to avoid cross-contamination between tests.
- Use for titration-based tests especially, where consistent mixing directly affects the endpoint you're reading.
The IceCap Magnetic Aquarium Test Kit Mixer is available at Marine Concept Supply - order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop the Test Kit Mixer, and browse more aquarium testing.
