{"product_id":"salifert-freshwater-nitrite-test-kit","title":"Salifert Freshwater Nitrite Test Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert Freshwater Nitrite Test Kit measures nitrite (NO₂) in freshwater tanks so you can catch toxic spikes when a new tank is cycling or the biofilter is overloaded. Unseen nitrite slows maturation, stresses fish respiration, and can harm fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquid reagents are made for freshwater chemistry, not marine salt. Results are a clear colour match within minutes, more precise than typical test strips. 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 Liquid sequence calibrated for freshwater, not saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–1.5 ppm (mg\/L) nitrite (NO₂).\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 New cycling displays, quarantine, shrimp breeding, and established community tanks.\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 freshwater 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 ammonia converting to nitrite, then to nitrate.\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\u003eHeavy feeding or new fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 3–5 days after adding a large group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp and invertebrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test often so nitrite does not build to toxic levels.\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 Freshwater series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–1.5 ppm (mg\/L) nitrite (NO₂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56330927243569,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/salifert_freshnitrate_test.png?v=1789713837","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/salifert-freshwater-nitrite-test-kit","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}