API Ammonia Test Strips

API Ammonia Test Strips

API Ammonia Test Strips are a quick, simple way to test for ammonia in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Each pack contains 25 strips, so they suit anyone who wants to keep an eye on water quality, from new fishkeepers cycling a first tank to experienced hobbyists maintaining an established marine setup.

Key Benefits

• Tests for ammonia only, so you get a clear, focused reading without extra parameters to interpret
• Reads ammonia from 0 to 6 ppm
• Helps you spot unsafe ammonia levels before they can harm your fish or result in fish loss
• Shows high ammonia levels accurately: compare your strip to the colour chart supplied and act on the result
• Works in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, so one product covers every tank you keep

How to Use

• Test your aquarium water with a strip, then compare the result to the colour chart that comes with the product
• If the reading shows unsafe ammonia, take appropriate action to correct the parameters for your fish

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Saltwater aquariums
• Hobbyists who want a fast ammonia check on a regular basis

Specifications

• Test type: ammonia only
• Reading range: 0 to 6 ppm
• Quantity: 25 strips

What's Included

• 25 ammonia test strips
• Colour chart for comparing results

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these test strips test only for ammonia?
Yes. They test solely for ammonia in your aquarium water.

How accurate are they at showing high ammonia levels?
They are extremely accurate at showing high ammonia levels. Compare your result to the colour chart supplied and take the appropriate action to correct unsafe parameters for your fish.

Can I use them in any aquarium?
Yes, they can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

What range of ammonia can they read?
The strips read from 0 to 6 ppm of ammonia.

How many tests do I get in a pack?
Each pack contains 25 test strips.

Why is it worth testing for ammonia?
Testing alerts you to unsafe ammonia levels before they can harm your fish or result in fish loss, so you can act early.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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