Api Nitrite Test Kit Freshwater/saltwater

Description

API Nitrite Test Kit Fresh/Saltwater

The API Nitrite Test Kit (SKU: APH75) provides an accurate, easy-to-read liquid test for measuring nitrite levels in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Nitrite is a byproduct produced during the biological nitrogen cycle as beneficial bacteria break down ammonia. Even in low concentrations, nitrite is highly toxic to fish, interfering with their ability to carry oxygen in their bloodstream. Regular testing helps monitor biological filter health and catch harmful parameter spikes before they cause fish stress or loss.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• New Tank Cycling: Test frequently during the first 4 to 6 weeks of establishing a new aquarium to track the second stage of the nitrogen cycle.

• Routine Monitoring: Test weekly to ensure the biological filter remains stable and fully operational.

• Troubleshooting: Test immediately if fish display signs of distress, lethargy, or rapid gill movement at the surface.

How to Use

1. Fill a clean glass test tube with 5 mL of aquarium water up to the marked fill line.

2. Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution, holding the dropper bottle completely vertical.

3. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds.

4. Wait 5 minutes for the full colour to develop.

5. Compare the liquid colour against the included freshwater/saltwater colour chart under good lighting.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Dual-Environment Testing: Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

• Accurate Range: Measures nitrite levels NO₂⁻ precisely from 0 to 5.0 ppm (mg/L).

• High Yield Value: Provides up to 180 individual tests.

• Complete Kit: Includes 1 liquid reagent bottle, 1 glass test tube with cap, and a dual-sided colour chart.

Product Details

• Brand: API

• SKU: APH75

• Supplier Code: PETPACIFIC

• Product Type: Testing / Fresh & Saltwater Test Kit

• Target Environment: Freshwater & Saltwater Aquariums

Additional Information

The kit includes one nitrite test solution, a capped glass test tube, an instruction manual, and a colour chart for easy and accurate testing. The API NITRITE TEST KIT measures harmful nitrite levels from 0 to 5 mg/L in both saltwater aquariums as well as freshwater.