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NT Labs Nitrate Test Kit

NT Labs Nitrate Test – Monitoring Your Pond’s Nitrate Levels for a Balanced Environment

Understanding Nitrate: Nitrate is a by-product of beneficial bacteria breaking down fish waste products (ammonia and nitrite) in water and filters. While not typically toxic to fish, excessively high nitrate levels (>100mg/l) can lead to growth issues.

What is the Correct Nitrate Level? The ideal nitrate level depends on factors like tap water quality, fish population, and feeding habits. Although nitrate is not typically harmful, high levels can promote algal growth. Ideally, a nitrate level of zero signifies a balance between fish waste and nutrient absorption by plant life, including algae.

What to Do if the Nitrate Level is Wrong: Maintaining a constant zero nitrate level can be challenging. Regular water changes are key to diluting nitrate build up. Pay attention to your tap water’s nitrate level, as it contributes to the overall pond nitrate.

How to Use the Nitrate Test:

1. Ensure the test tube is clean.
2. Collect a 5 ml water sample into the test tube.
3. In well-lit conditions, turn Nitrate-1 upside down and shake vigorously until there is no sediment on the bottom.
4. Add 6 drops of Nitrate-1 and 6 drops of Nitrate-2. Replace the test tube cap and shake thoroughly.
5. Wait for 10 minutes, then compare the sample colour to the provided colour scale. A colourless sample indicates zero nitrate, while any hint of pink signals nitrate presence.

Additional Information:

• The test kit reports concentration in terms of nitrogen (NO3-N) for compatibility with reported safe concentrations for fish and plants.
• If interested in the ionic concentration, multiply the result by 4.43 (NO3-N).

Trust NT Labs Nitrate Test to accurately measure nitrate levels, providing you with the information needed to maintain a balanced pond environment. Keep your fish and plants healthy by monitoring and managing nitrate levels effectively. Choose NT Labs for reliable water testing solutions.

Kusuri Nitrite Test Kit

The Kusuri Nitrite Test Kit comprises of 3 x 10 foil sealed tablets, test tube with cap, plastic acetate colour match chart with colour breaks at 0/0.1/0.25/0.5/1.0/2.0 and 4mg/L.

The Kusuri Nitrite Test Kit features Palintest technology components, they are the very best in visual test kits.

The Kusuri Nitrite Test kit features an easy to colour match plastic acetate card, and are supplied with non-degradable foil sealed tablets. Each kit will do 30 tests. The ‚‚¦one off‚‚½ range principle is exactly that!  Buy it once, and you can replenish your kit with refill tablets (for 50 tests) or any other components required, and of course we put plenty of water quality information in our kits, so appropriate action can be taken if results are not as anticipated.

Kusuri Test Kits feature an accurate plastic acetate colour strip. When held up to a daylight source, it is far easier to compare than a paper printed chart.