API AMMONIA 130-Test Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Water Test Kit

Testing water parameters weekly helps prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish. Fish continually release ammonia into the aquarium through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the water. Small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia kill fish. Ammonia is the #1 killer of freshwater fish. The API AMMONIA TEST KIT for freshwater and saltwater squariums contains two liquid dropper bottles, easy-to-read instructions with information on how to test and correct unsafe water conditions, two color charts and a test tube with snap-tight cap. This test kit reads ammonia levels from 0 to 8 ppm. Use the API API AMMONIA TEST KIT several times a week for 4-6 weeks when you start a new aquarium, and then use it weekly for monitoring or when problems occur. This aquarium test kit is for use in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such

Highlights: Contains one (1) API AMMONIA 130-Test Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Water Test Kit, including 2 bottles of testing solution, 2 color cards and 1 test tube with cap Helps monitor and adjust ammonia level and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish Accurately reads ammonia 0 - 8 ppm (mg/L) Fish continually release ammonia and uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to water Use several times a week when starting a new aquarium then weekly or when problem arise

Key details: Item Weight: 0.25 Pounds | Department: Unisex-Adult | Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,587) 4.7 out of 5 stars | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 5.08 x 2.8 x 1.69 inches | Item Dimensions LxWxH: 2.75 x 1.63 x 5.13 inches | Brand Name: API | Target Audience Keyword: fish | Directions: Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested, or to the line on the tube. Add 8 drops from ammonia test solution bottle #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniform drops. Next, add 8 drops from ammonia test solution bottle #2, holding the bottle the same way as bottle #1. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds, then wait an additional 5 minutes for color to develop. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the appropriate ammonia color card (either freshwater or saltwater). The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white of the card. The closest match indicates the level of ammonia in the water sample. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use. Do not pour test tube contents back into aquarium or pond. | Model Name: AMMONIA TEST KIT | Color: Brown

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Customer feedback: 4.7/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find the water test kit accurate and easy to use, with results available in five minutes.

Review snippets: For ammonia testing this is the best one I found with the simplest instructions and the quickest results. Very easy to clean up afterward and be ready for next time Read more / I'm using with the Ammonia Test Kit together with this. I did a deep research and found out this is better than the strip one. pros: Very accurate and easy to use. cons: I wish they make the "pH Down"