{"product_id":"nt-labs-aquarium-nitrate-test-kit-40-tests","title":"NT Labs Aquarium Nitrate Test Kit 40 Tests","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\n\nNT Labs Aquarium Nitrate Test Kit 40 Tests\n\n\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nWhat is nitrate?\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nNitrate is produced by the beneficial bacteria in the water and filters as they break down the fish’s toxic waste products (ammonia and nitrite). Nitrate is not typically toxic to fish, but excessively high levels (\u0026gt;100mg\/l) can cause problems with growth.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhat is the correct nitrate level?\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe level of nitrate is dependent upon a number of factors, including the nitrate level of the tap water (or spring water etc) feeding into the aquarium, the number of fish and the amount of food fed. High nitrate levels will lead to algal growth. A nitrate level of zero is ideal and implies a balance between waste produced by the fish and nutrients taken up by the plant life. Remember: this plant life does include algae.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhat do I do if the nitrate level is wrong?\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nMaintenance of a zero level of nitrate is extremely difficult. Most domestic water supplies have a low level of nitrate. The key to maintenance of low nitrates is regular water changes to dilute the build up of nitrate. Also, increasing the higher plant life in the aquarium should use up nitrate. This will lower the amount of nitrate available to algae.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast \u0026amp; accurate results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests for Nitrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 40 Tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the test tube is clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a 5 ml sample of water into the test tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the Nitrate-1 bottle upside down in plenty of light and shake vigorously until there is no sediment on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 6 drops of the Nitrate-1 and 6 drops of the Nitrate-2. Replace the test tube cap and shake thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 10 minutes, and then compare the colour of the sample to the colour scale provided. Zero nitrate is represented by a colourless sample. Any hint of pink in the sample indicates the presence of nitrate in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Form: Water Test Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpose: Nitrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 40 Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Pet: Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Breed: All breeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet life stage: All life stage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NT Labs","offers":[{"title":"40 Tests","offer_id":52558989394288,"sku":"150081-1","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6614\/7893\/files\/150081-1FRONT.png?v=1758710019","url":"https:\/\/storefront.thepetshop.com\/products\/nt-labs-aquarium-nitrate-test-kit-40-tests","provider":"The Petshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}