Algae Toxin Field Test
Screen for algal toxins at the shoreline in about twenty minutes.
Measures: Microcystins, Nodularins
Turnaround: Results on site, about twenty minutes from sample to reading.
Ships in 3–5 business days
$24.99
The Lake Pulse Toolbox
Toolbox · Field Tools
The gear you use off your own dock.
Field instruments used to belong to trained technicians and gear nobody wanted to calibrate. These are built for anyone who can stand on a dock. Not every question needs a lab. Some need an answer today, cheaply, and often enough to reveal a trend. This collection is your first response: tools that tell you whether something has changed, where to look next, and whether the expensive test is worth running. It's how a lake stays watched between the moments that matter.3 products
Who this aisle is for
- You're on the water most weeks and want a routine
- You want your own readings, not just someone else's
- You're starting a volunteer monitoring effort
Best for building a weekly habit and a long record.
3 products
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Secchi disk
The oldest measurement in limnology, and still one of the most useful.
Measures: Water clarity (Secchi depth)
Turnaround: Ships to your address within 3–5 business days of ordering.
$50
Lake Tag
One click logs a timestamped, geotagged observation to your lake's portal. Phone stays in your bag.
Measures: Member observations (three press types set by your Lake Admin)
Turnaround: Ships after your order is confirmed. Instructions for connecting Lake Tag to your lake's portal arrive by email after purchase.
$150
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Before you buy field tools.
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