{"product_id":"salifert-nitrite-test-kit","title":"Salifert Nitrite test kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salifert Nitrite Profi Test Kit measures nitrite (NO₂) 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 dull sensitive marine livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino acids and amines in tank water can make some kits read too low (false negatives). This kit uses indicators meant to block that interference. 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\u003eAnti-amine formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemical blockers so amino acids are less likely to depress the nitrite reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive down to about 0.002 mg\/L.\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\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong magenta-pink reaction within minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard top-down chart, plus a 10× side-view method for finer resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests per kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 60.\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\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 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\u003eEstablished tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2 weeks with your nitrate tests, to rule out incomplete cycling or anaerobic dead spots.\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 Profitest 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":56330021601585,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/salifert_nitritetest.png?v=1789712091","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/salifert-nitrite-test-kit","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}