The API Ammonia Test Kit makes it easy to monitor ammonia levels in your pond or aquarium, helping you prevent the number one cause of fish stress and loss. Ammonia naturally builds up from uneaten food, decaying plants, and waste produced by your fish. This mercury-free, salicylate test kit works for both fresh and saltwater setups, giving reliable readings from 0 to 8 ppm so you can act quickly if levels rise. Each kit provides up to 130 tests and includes everything you need: two test solutions, easy-to-follow instructions, a test tube, and two clear color charts for accurate interpretation.
Why Choose the API Ammonia Test Kit?
- Helps prevent fish stress and loss by monitoring ammonia, the top aquarium killer
- Mercury-free salicylate testing is safe for you and your aquatic environment
- Accurately measures ammonia levels from 0 to 8 ppm for both freshwater and saltwater
- Generous kit size provides up to 130 tests - great value for routine checks
- Includes easy-to-read color charts and clear instructions for stress-free testing
FAQ: Why does bottle #2 seem to drip differently than bottle #1?
Both bottles have identical dropper tips, but the liquids have different viscosities. Drops from bottle #2 may appear slightly larger simply because it’s thicker - that’s completely normal and won’t affect test accuracy.
FAQ: How do I properly clean the test tube?
Rinse the test tube with water immediately after each use so the reagents don’t stick and stain. Open the tube carefully (don’t twist the cap), let water dilute the contents, then pour it out. Avoid getting the solution on your skin. If you’ve left solution in too long and it stains, use a small bottle brush with API Safe & Easy cleaning spray - never soap, as residue could harm your fish later. Need extras? Replacement test tubes are widely available online.
FAQ: How should I shake the test tube during testing?
Shake the reagent bottles vigorously, but be more gentle with the test tube. After tightly closing the cap (and holding it with a finger or thumb), invert the test tube back and forth every 1–2 seconds for the time stated in the instructions to mix it properly.
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