{"product_id":"salifert-ammonia-test-kit","title":"Salifert Ammonia Test Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert Ammonia Profi Test Kit measures total ammonia (NH₃ + NH₄⁺) so you can catch toxic spikes when a new tank is cycling or the biofilter is overloaded. Unseen ammonia causes respiratory distress, gill damage, and can dull marine and freshwater livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquid reagents are formulated so typical water conditioners do not skew the result. Testing is done in a vial, not in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-reagent sequence from clear white\/yellow to green\/blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–2.0 ppm \/ mg\/L total ammonia (NH₃ + NH₄⁺).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads from about 0.5 ppm total ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests per kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast colour-match test without extra lab steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sequence runs in a dedicated vial, so reagents do not enter the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilised reagents to hold accuracy when stored correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine reefs, freshwater tanks (including planted aquascapes), and garden ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e New cycling displays, quarantine, coral frags, and established tanks when checking the biofilter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Log readings to confirm a true zero before adding livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting and instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow dosage \u0026amp; directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished marine tanks should read 0 ppm. How often to test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tank cycling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2 days to track the ammonia spike and decline before nitrite builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter medication \/ quarantine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily, in case the filter bed has crashed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a death:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test straight away if a fish or large invertebrate dies, so the extra load does not spike ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew livestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test when adding stock to check the biofilter can keep up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal bottles as soon as you finish. Evaporation or moisture in the reagents skews the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry cupboard out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze or overheat the reagents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse with RO\/DI water and dry with a clean tissue so leftover reagent does not contaminate the next test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salifert\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profitest series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–2.0 ppm \/ mg\/L total ammonia (NH₃ + NH₄⁺)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56330098475313,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/salifert_amoniatest.png?v=1789712421","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/salifert-ammonia-test-kit","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}