{"product_id":"ntl-spare-ammonia-nh-test-kit-reagent-10ml","title":"NTL Spare Ammonia (NH₃) Test Kit Reagent 10ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNTL Spare Ammonia (NH₃) Test Kit Reagent 10ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNTL Spare Ammonia (NH₃)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a replacement reagent for testing ammonia levels in aquarium water. Ammonia is the primary waste product produced by fish and can also result from uneaten food and decaying organic matter. Although invisible, ammonia is highly toxic to aquarium fish, making regular testing essential for maintaining a healthy aquatic environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this reagent to accurately monitor ammonia levels and take action before they become harmful to your fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement reagent for ammonia (NH₃) water testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps monitor one of the most important aquarium water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects harmful ammonia levels before they become dangerous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for routine freshwater and marine aquarium water testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-use drop test method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps protect fish from harmful ammonia exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports a healthy and stable aquarium environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssists in identifying water quality issues early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages effective aquarium maintenance and filtration management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple colour comparison for quick, reliable results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Ammonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia is produced naturally through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUneaten fish food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecaying plants and organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneficial bacteria in your biological filter convert ammonia into the less toxic compound nitrite. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany detectable ammonia is considered unsafe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended ammonia level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 mg\/L (ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Do if Ammonia is Detected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2 mg\/L (ppm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add a filter booster such as Filter Starter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5–1.0 mg\/L (ppm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perform a 25% water change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove 1.0 mg\/L (ppm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perform a 50% water change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse an ammonia-removing filter media where appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf ammonia is present, also check other key water parameters including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH, KH, and nitrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the test tube is clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFill the test tube with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 drops of Ammonia 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 drops of Ammonia 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reagent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace the cap and shake thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare the sample colour to the supplied colour chart with the test tube against the white reference area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour indicates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 mg\/L (ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ammonia. Any green tint indicates the presence of ammonia.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NTL Spare Ammonia (NH₃) Reagent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacement reagent for ammonia water testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liquid drop test with colour comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":44341892120619,"sku":"NTL0600","price":101.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":44341892153387,"sku":"NTL0601","price":101.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":44341892186155,"sku":"NTL0602","price":101.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/NTLSPAREAMMONIANH3_1.png?v=1783688288","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/ntl-spare-ammonia-nh-test-kit-reagent-10ml","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}