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Item#: FR231 •SALE•
  Type Use:
  Units/Case: 1
  Wt Each: 1.00
 



Product Name: Ammonia Fritz Test Kit Fresh and Saltwater
Category: Testing & Controllers*
Subcategory: Test Kits
Manufacturer: Fritz Aquatics
Fresh or Saltwater

Ammonia is one of the most important parameters to monitor in aquariums because any amount can be toxic to livestock if it is not addressed right away. Ammonia is commonly elevated in new tanks while establishing the beneficial biological filter.

High ammonia can also be present in established aquariums from lack of maintenance, overstocking, or when the bio filter has been interrupted by medication. Ammonia can reach lethal levels very rapidly, and should be tested immediately in the case of fish illness or death. Monitor ammonia levels closely when using any medications or treatments. 

The ammonia level in any tank should ideally always be at 0 ppm. Symptoms for acute and chronic ammonia poisoning include: heavy breathing and gasping at surface; clamped fins; discoloration; increased occurrence of disease; death.
Directions & Dosage

To remove childproof safety cap, push down while turning. DO NOT allow Test Solutions to get into aquarium.
1 Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).
2 Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #1, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.
3 Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Bottle #2, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops to the water sample.
4 Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds.
5 Wait five minutes for the color to develop.
6 Read the test results by matching the color of the solution against those on the appropriate Ammonia Test Color Chart included in the box. 

Be aware Freshwater and Saltwater results vary slightly.

Corrective actions:
• Up to 0.5 ppm - reduce feeding, remove excess detritus and debris, add aquaLife Bio Matrix filter media or filtration to reduce organics. Detoxify ammonia with aquaLife Complete and or add nitrifying bacteria. Such as Activate by aquaLife

• 0.5 to 1 ppm - temporarily stop feeding, perform a partial water change, add aquaLife Bio Matrix filter media or filtration to reduce organics. Detoxify ammonia with aquaLife Complete and or add nitrifying bacteria. Such as Activate by aquaLife

• 1 to 2 ppm - Perform a significant water change (approx. 50%) and follow above steps.

• 2+ ppm - Perform a significant water change (75% or more) and follow above steps. Consult an expert to find the cause of the imbalance if the problem persists.

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