{"product_id":"nt-labs-marine-lab-ammonia-test-kit","title":"NT Labs Marine Lab Ammonia Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost ammonia generated in an aquarium is the result of the digestion of proteins by fish and other aquarium animals. Ammonia can also be released by the bacterial breakdown of excess food and other organic matter. It is extremely toxic to fish and invertebrates, especially in a marine aquarium due to the higher pH found in saltwater. Ammonia is broken down into nitrite by the beneficial bacteria in your aquarium filter or live rock and then subsequently into relatively harmless nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy test for ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow concentration of ammonia can cause respiratory and skin irritation to fish, while greater concentrations can lead to damage and ultimately death. Toxic ammonia can build up in aquariums where there are insufficient nitrifying bacteria to process the waste from the fish. This situation can commonly arise in new aquariums, when new fish are added, when the filter bacteria has been disrupted (e.g. during cleaning), or during accidental mis-dosing of aquarium medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the correct level of ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmmonia should be kept at 0 mg\/l at all times. Any positive ammonia reading likely indicates a problem with the aquarium and should be addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do if the ammonia level is wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf any ammonia is detected in your aquarium, use water changes to immediately dilute ammonia. Ensure that there is no uneaten food or decaying matter in the aquarium and use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ntlabs.co.uk\/browse-products\/indoor\/marine\/live-filter-bacteria\/\"\u003eLive Filter Bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e to help colonise the filter and restart the biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to test for ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the 1 ml pipette provided to measure 1 ml of water to be tested into the test tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 drops of Ammonia-1 reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 drops of Ammonia-2 reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 drops of Ammonia-3 reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap the test tube and shake well to mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for 10 minutes for the colour to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the 10 minutes has elapsed, view the test tube from the side and compare to the colour chart to determine the amount of ammonia present in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis test kit reports concentration in terms of nitrogen (NH3-N) to be compatible with reported safe concentrations as they apply to fish and plants. If you are interested in knowing the ionic concentration of the measured parameter, multiply your result by 1.21 (NH3-N).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NT Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57074539299199,"sku":"717086","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5420\/6079\/files\/nt_labs_marine_lab_ammonia_nh3_test_kit_new_aqua_2021_1.jpg?v=1772676311","url":"https:\/\/finestaquatics.co.uk\/products\/nt-labs-marine-lab-ammonia-test-kit","provider":"Finest Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}