{"product_id":"salifert-freshwater-nitrate-test-kit","title":"Salifert Freshwater Nitrate Test Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert Freshwater Nitrate Test Kit measures nitrate (NO₃) in freshwater tanks so you can catch spikes before algae takes off, fish suffer, or plants yellow and stall. Feeding, waste, and plant uptake all move nitrate; without a precise test, those swings are easy to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses liquid reagents and a powder catalyst made for freshwater chemistry, so marine salt does not interfere. 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\u003eFreshwater reagents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-reagent sequence calibrated for freshwater, not saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear matching so small nutrient changes show up before a big algae bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests per kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 60.\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 Freshwater only. Not for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquascapes, community tanks, shrimp breeding, and African cichlid systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the results to adjust fertiliser dosing or water-change intervals instead of guessing.\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\u003eTypical targets: 10–20 ppm for high-demand planted tanks, or under 20 ppm for standard community fish. How often to test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew tank cycling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2–3 days to track nitrite converting to nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-tech planted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly, to see if the fish load is supplying enough nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-tech (CO₂ and heavy fertiliser):\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 3–5 days, to match nitrogen use and avoid starving fast stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp and invertebrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test often so waste stays below stressful levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix reagent spoons. Clean and dry the micro-spoon straight after use; a dirty scoop 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 Freshwater series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrate (NO₃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56329814376753,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/salifert_nitratefreshtest.png?v=1789711707","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/salifert-freshwater-nitrate-test-kit","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}