Tropic Marin Nitrite/Nitrate-Test PRO freshwater / seawater

Nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate ions (NO3-) are formed from ammonium (NH4+) as part of the nitrification process. Nitrite, which is highly toxic to freshwater species, is produced in the first f...

Tropic Marin Nitrite/Nitrate-Test PRO freshwater / seawater

Nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate ions (NO3-) are formed from ammonium (NH4+) as part of the nitrification process. Nitrite, which is highly toxic to freshwater species, is produced in the first stage of the bacterial process.

When the nitrification process works, nitrite is converted to nitrate in the second stage. Higher nitrate concentrations in saltwater aquariums ultimately hinder the growth of vulnerable corals. One danger caused by high nitrate levels for all aquariums is the strong boost it gives to algae growth.

In rare cases, nitrate deficiencies can also occur. Therefore, the concentrations of nitrite and nitrate in the aquarium water should be tested regularly. As a general rule, the nitrite concentration in all aquariums should be less than 0.2 mg/l (ppm) whenever possible.

The nitrate concentration should not exceed 20 mg/l (ppm) in saltwater aquariums. When caring for hard corals, the goal is to keep the nitrate concentration below 10 mg/l (ppm).

It is advisable to keep the nitrate concentration in freshwater aquariums below 50 mg/l (ppm). Lower limits for nitrate depend on the general conditions in the aquarium. The Tropic Marin® Nitrite/Nitrate Test allows the determination of nitrite and nitrate concentrations using a finely tuned color chart with a range of concentrations for nitrite between 0 - 2 ppm and for nitrate between 0 - 50 ppm.

Characteristics

• Test for nitrate and nitrite
• Good for 50 tests
• Very easy to use