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NTLabs -Ammonia Test
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Understanding Ammonia in Your Aquarium

Ammonia is the primary waste product excreted by fish as a result of feeding. It is also released through the decomposition of uneaten food and decaying organic matter, such as dead plant leaves. Ammonia is invisible and cannot be detected by looking at the water, but even small amounts can be extremely toxic to fish. Fortunately, beneficial bacteria in the filter convert ammonia into the less harmful nitrite.


Ideal Ammonia Levels

There is no safe level of ammonia in an aquarium. Even trace amounts can cause stress, gill damage, or death in fish. The ammonia concentration should always be zero mg/L (ppm).


Managing Incorrect Ammonia Levels

If ammonia is detected, immediate action should be taken:

  • At 0.2 mg/L, dose the aquarium with a filter booster such as Filter Starter to reinforce beneficial bacteria

  • For readings between 0.5 and 1.0 mg/L, perform a 25% water change

  • If ammonia exceeds 1.0 mg/L, perform a 50% water change

  • Add Ammonia Remover to the filter to help eliminate the toxin

  • Always check other essential parameters including pH, KH, and nitrite, as they interact closely with ammonia levels

Prompt intervention and regular testing are key to preventing ammonia-related health issues.


How to Perform an Ammonia Test

  1. Ensure the test tube is clean

  2. Add 5 millilitres of aquarium water to the test tube

  3. Add 5 drops of Ammonia 1, 5 drops of Ammonia 2, and 5 drops of Ammonia 3

  4. Replace the test tube cap and shake thoroughly

  5. Wait 10 minutes for the test to develop

  6. Compare the colour of the sample to the provided colour chart

    • A yellow sample indicates zero ammonia

    • Any green tint reveals the presence of ammonia in the water

This test kit measures ammonia as NH3-N, which aligns with standard safety thresholds for fish and plants. To convert the result to ionic concentration (NH3), multiply by 1.21.

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