Red Sea MCP Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit

Red Sea MCP Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit

The Red Sea MCP Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit is a combined colorimetric test kit for checking nitrate and nitrite in marine and reef aquariums. It suits saltwater hobbyists who are maturing a new tank or keeping an eye on nutrient levels in an established system.

Key Benefits

• Two tests in one kit, with 50 nitrate tests and 50 nitrite tests, or alternatively 100 nitrite tests.
• Advanced colorimetric testing, where you read the result by matching the colour against the included colour cards.
• Wide nitrate range of 0-250 ppm, with an accuracy of 2 ppm.
• Fine nitrite range of 0-1 ppm, with an accuracy of 0.05 ppm.
• Essential during the maturation of marine and reef aquariums.
• Useful for ongoing nutrient management in fish-only systems alongside Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X.

How to Use

The kit comes with a user manual, and the test steps are set out there. Follow it together with the supplied reagents, spoons, syringe and glass vial, then compare the result with the colour card for the element you are testing.

Suitable For

• Marine aquariums, including reef aquariums.
• Newly set-up tanks that are still maturing.
• Fish-only marine systems where nutrients are managed with Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X.

Compatibility

Designed to work alongside Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X for nutrient management in fish-only systems.

Specifications

• Nitrite (NO2): colorimetric test, 0-1 ppm range, 0.05 ppm accuracy, 50 tests.
• Nitrate (NO3): colorimetric test, 0-250 ppm range, 2 ppm accuracy, 50 tests.
• Alternative use: 100 nitrite tests in place of the 50 + 50 split.

What's Included

• Reagent A, 25 ml (0.85 fl oz)
• Reagent B, 15 g (0.53 oz)
• Reagent C, 15 g (0.53 oz)
• 2 spoons
• Glass vial
• 5 ml (0.17 fl oz) syringe
• User manual
• 2 colour cards

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tests do I get in the kit?
You get 50 nitrate and 50 nitrite tests. Alternatively, you can run 100 nitrite tests.

What range does the nitrate test cover?
It covers 0-250 ppm with an accuracy of 2 ppm.

How sensitive is the nitrite test?
The nitrite range is 0-1 ppm, with an accuracy of 0.05 ppm.

Do I need this kit when setting up a new marine tank?
It is described as essential during the maturation of all marine and reef aquariums, so it is a sensible addition for any new saltwater setup.

Can I use it to manage nutrients in a fish-only system?
Yes, it is suitable for ongoing nutrient management in fish-only systems alongside Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X.

Is it a colour-matching test or a digital reading?
It is a colorimetric test. You compare the result against the two colour cards supplied in the kit.

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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