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API Ammonia Test Kit

API Ammonia Test Kit
API Ammonia Test Kit

Price :
$19.95

5 out of 5 stars
 (4)
  • Units in Stock : 3
  • Manufactured by: API
Description

Ammonia (NH3/MH4+) test kit for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Why Test for Ammonia?
Fish continually release ammonia (NH3) directly into the aquarium/pond through their gills, urine, and solid waste. Uneaten food and other decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the water. A natural mechanism exists that controls ammonia in the aquarium/pond – the biological filter. However, as with any natural process, imbalances can occur. So, testing for the presence of toxic ammonia is essential. Ammonia in the aquarium/pond may damage gill membranes, and prevent fish from carrying on normal respiration. High levels of ammonia quickly lead to fish death. Even trace amounts stress fish, suppressing their immune system and increasing the likelihood of disease. Water should be tested for ammonia every other day when the aquarium is first set up, and once a week after the biological filter has been established (in about 4 - 6 weeks).

Testing Tips
This salicylate-based ammonia test kit reads the total ammonia level in parts per million (ppm) which are equivalent to milligrams per liter (mg/L) from 0 - 8.0 ppm (mg/L).

Directions

  1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
  2. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniform drops.
  3. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniform drops.
  4. Cap the test tube & shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
  5. Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop.
  6. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the appropriate Ammonia Color Card (choose either Freshwater or Saltwater. For ponds, use the freshwater color card). The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card. The closest match indicates the ppm (mg/L) of ammonia in the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use.

Note: Do not pour test tube contents back into the aquarium/pond.

What the Test Results Mean?
In a new aquarium/pond, the ammonia level may surge to 4 ppm (mg/L) or more, and then fall rapidly as the biological filter becomes established. The ammonia will be onverted to nitrite (also toxic), then to nitrate. This process may take several weeks. Use API STRESS ZYME® to speed up the development of the biological filter. In an established aquarium/pond, the ammonia level should always remain at 0ppm (mg/L); any level above 0 can harm fish. The presence of ammonia indicates possible over-feeding, too many fish, or inadequate biological filtration.


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Works Well
By Whisley from Ontario, Canada on June 18, 2022
Works as it is suppose to. Excellent delivery from AngelFins as always. They added it to an order I already had so I could avoid shipping cost. The team at AngelFins works hard for you. Thanks
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easy
By Audrey Roy from Quebec, Canada on June 11, 2019
easy to do it, color range easy to compare.

facile d'utilisation
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Extremely useful
By Geneviève Carine Robert from Quebec, Canada on March 29, 2018
Excellent test kit at a good price. Couldn't keep all of these critters alive without it!
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great product
By Rhonda Bastarache from moncton nb, Canada on November 16, 2017
arrived on time, thank you
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