Red Sea MCP Ammonia Test Kit

Red Sea MCP Ammonia Test Kit

The Red Sea MCP Ammonia Test Kit is a colorimetric ammonia test kit for marine and reef aquariums. It measures total ammonia (NH3/NH4) to an accuracy of 0.2ppm, so you can check your water with confidence while a new saltwater tank is still finding its balance.

Key Benefits

• Measures total ammonia (NH3/NH4) in marine aquarium water
• Accurate to 0.2ppm across a 0-2ppm range
• Simple to use, with a colour card for reading your result
• Essential during the initial stage of biological maturation in marine and reef aquariums
• Enough for 100 tests

How to Use

This is a colorimetric test: you add the reagents to a water sample in the glass vial and read the result against the colour card. The included user manual gives the full step-by-step procedure. Follow it for the correct quantities and timing.

Suitable For

• New marine and reef aquariums going through biological maturation
• Saltwater hobbyists who want to keep an eye on ammonia levels

Specifications

• Tested element: Ammonia (NH3/NH4)
• Test type: Colorimetric
• Accuracy: 0.2ppm
• Range: 0-2ppm
• Number of tests: 100

What's Included

• Reagent A (15gr)
• Reagent B (25ml)
• Reagent C (25ml)
• 5ml syringe
• Glass vial
• User manual
• Colour card
• Spoon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test kit measure?
It measures total ammonia (NH3/NH4) in marine aquarium water.

How accurate is it, and what range does it cover?
Accuracy is 0.2ppm, and the test reads across a range of 0-2ppm.

How many tests can I do with one kit?
The kit provides 100 tests.

When is an ammonia test most useful?
It is essential during the initial stage of biological maturation in marine and reef aquariums, when the tank is still establishing.

What type of test is it?
It is a colorimetric test. You compare the colour of your treated water sample with the included colour card to get your reading.

Is everything needed for testing in the box?
The kit contains three reagents (A, B and C), a 5ml syringe, a glass vial, a spoon, a colour card and a user manual.

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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