API Nitrate Test Kit | NO3

API Nitrate Test Kit

High nitrate levels in your aquarium indicate a build-up of fish waste and organic compounds, resulting in poor water quality and an increase in algae growth. Contrarily, maintaining a low nitrate level improves the health of fish and invertebrates.

Use the API Nitrate Test Kit to ensure that the nitrate levels in your tank are safe and healthy for your fish.

The Nitrate Test Kits reads parameters from 0 to 160 ppm, and contains 2 bottles of liquid test reagent, 2 color cards for easy comparison, 1 glass test tube with a snap-tight cap, and step-by-step instructions on how to correct unsafe conditions. It may be used for both fresh and saltwater aquariums.

We recommend that you take a few minutes each week to monitor your aquarium conditions and create a better underwater world for your fish. Testing your aquarium water has never been so easy or accurate!

SIZE

Contains 90 tests and includes 2 test solutions, easy-to-ready instructions, glass test tube and color charts

WHEN TO USE

• Weekly for monitoring high nitrate presence / levels

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

1. Push down on cap while turning to remove childproof safety cap
2. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
3. Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.
4. Cap the test tube and invert tube several times to mix solution.
5. Vigorously shake the Nitrate Test Solution #2 for at least 30 seconds. This step is extremely important to ensure accuracy of test results.
6. Now add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops.
7. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1 minute. This step is extremely important to insure accuracy of test results.
8. Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop.
9. Read the test results by comparing the color of the solution to the appropriate Nitrate Color Card (choose either Freshwater or Saltwater).
10. The tube should be viewed in a well-lit area against the white area of the card.
11. The closest match indicates the ppm (mg/L) of nitrate in the water sample.
12. Rinse the test tube with clean water after use.

WHAT THE REST RESULTS MEAN

In new aquariums the nitrate level will gradually climb as the biological filter becomes established. A nitrate level of 40 ppm (mg/L) or less is recommended for freshwater aquariums.

In marine aquariums, it is best to keep nitrate as low as possible, especially when keeping invertebrates.

REDUCING NITRATE LEVELS

• Add API NITRA-ZORB / AQUA-DETOX to the filter to remove nitrate from freshwater aquariums.
• Making partial water changes can also help reduce nitrate, especially if the level is very high.
• Adding plants / regular aquarium maintenance can help control nitrate level

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