PRODACtest NH4/NH3 - Ammonium/Ammonia

Water test for determining the ammonium/ammonia concentration (NH₄/NH₃) - suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Ammonia is toxic. The first symptoms of ammonia poisoning in fish are therefore general malaise, abnormal swimming behaviour (fish lie on the bottom or swim at an angle or tumbling), heavy, hectic breathing movements and later seeking out the surface of the water.
The symptoms are very similar to nitrite poisoning!

Excessive ammonia concentrations can be caused by a lack of bacterial flora in the tank, caused by chlorine or medication. In addition, large quantities of decaying biomass (dead fish, rotting substrate or filter contents that have died due to stagnation) can release large quantities of ammonia.

Ammonium/ammonia test kit Instructions for use

1. Rinse the cuvette several times with the water to be tested and then fill up with exactly 5 ml of water *
2. Add 5 drops of reagent 1 and shake
3. Add 5 drops of reagent 2 and shake again
4. Add 5 drops of reagent 3 and shake again
5. The sample changes colour. After 5 minutes, the total NH₄/NH₃ concentration can be read off
   The toxic content of free ammonia (NH₃) must be calculated using the pH value (see table)
   If the pH is less than 7.5, only harmless ammonium is present
6. Compare the colour of the sample with the colour table by holding the cuvette close to the colour that appears most similar to you and looking through the cuvette from above
   For good results, it is best to use daylight (no direct sunlight)

* The meniscus of the water surface must touch the 5 ml graduation mark exactly

Caution

Clean the cuvette after use, close the reagent bottles tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from light.
Keep out of reach of children!

If the determined ammonia concentration is above 0.25 mg/l, please replace at least 50 % of the water with tempered fresh water immediately. The pH of the fresh water must never exceed 7.5.
If necessary, repeat the water change at shorter intervals. It is helpful to use bacterial preparations such as Bactedrakon (see accessories) to build up an ammonia-degrading bacterial flora in the tank and filter.
Until the ammonia concentration has been reduced to harmless levels, please feed only moderately or, even better, temporarily not at all!

Contents

12 ml each of reagent solution 1, 2 & 3, glass cuvette with stopper, colour chart

Sufficient for 65 tests

Possible dangers Reagent 2

Pictogram

Signal word: Caution

Hazard statements

H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of the reach of children.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Keep locked up.

Contains: Sodium salicylate

Potential hazards Reagent 3

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Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of the reach of children.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with water [or shower].
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, if possible. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P405 Keep locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local/national/international regulations.

Contains: Sodium hydroxide