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API Ammonia Test Kit
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API Ammonia Test Kit
Product Details
API Ammonia Test Kit: Detect the #1 Killer of Aquarium Fish!
130 Tests
Protect your aquatic inhabitants from the most toxic threat in your aquarium with the API Ammonia Test Kit – an absolutely essential tool for every fish keeper! Ammonia is the most dangerous compound in the nitrogen cycle, rapidly building up from fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying plants. Even small amounts can quickly stress, sicken, and ultimately kill your fish. This easy-to-use liquid test kit provides accurate and reliable measurements of ammonia, allowing you to detect dangerous spikes and take immediate, life-saving action.
Monitoring ammonia is critically important, especially when setting up a new tank, adding new fish, or troubleshooting unexplained fish illness. With the API Ammonia Test Kit, you gain the confidence to proactively manage your tank's health, ensuring a safe and thriving environment for your beloved aquatic life.
Why Test Ammonia?
Ammonia is the highly toxic first stage of the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium. It is produced continuously and, in an uncycled or unstable tank, can accumulate rapidly. High ammonia levels:
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Burn Fish Gills & Skin: Directly damages sensitive tissues.
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Cause Stress & Immune Suppression: Weakens fish, making them highly susceptible to disease.
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Lead to Fatalities: Is the leading cause of fish death in new aquariums ("New Tank Syndrome").
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Are Invisible: Often undetectable without a test kit.
Key Features:
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Accurate Ammonia Measurement: Precisely measures ammonia levels from 0 to 8 ppm, giving you clear, vital insights into this critical water parameter.
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Easy-to-Use Liquid Test Kit: Simple, step-by-step instructions make testing quick and straightforward for hobbyists of all experience levels.
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Highly Reliable Results: Provides consistent and dependable readings, empowering you to make informed decisions about your tank's maintenance.
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Comprehensive Kit: Contains all necessary testing solutions, test tubes, and a detailed colour chart for easy interpretation of results.
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Economical: Sufficient for a large number of tests (typically 130 tests), providing long-term value for regular monitoring.
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Versatile Application: Suitable for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
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Essential for Cycling & Troubleshooting: Absolutely crucial for monitoring the nitrogen cycle in new tanks and diagnosing problems in established aquariums.
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Ensures Fish Safety: Proactive detection of ammonia spikes allows for timely interventions, preventing harm and saving your aquatic life.
Suitable for:
The API Ammonia Test Kit is essential for all aquarium hobbyists, particularly those setting up new tanks, adding new fish, or troubleshooting unexpected fish illness or deaths in any freshwater or marine aquarium. It's a fundamental tool for proactive water quality management and ensuring the immediate safety and long-term health of your aquatic inhabitants.
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