Aquarium Water Test Kit

SenSafe's AquariaTest Test Strips allow you to test the level of ammonia in such fresh water settings as an aquarium or pond. Ammonia poisoning is a leading cause of fish death, and it can be avoided with this simple kit. This bottle contains 25 ammonia test strips. Also known as Industrial Test Systems part number 483343. How To Test Your Water Step One: Place water sample in vial. Step Two: Dip a test strip into the sample for 30 seconds using a gentle, up-and-down motion. Step Three: Remove and discard the strip. Step Four: Wait three minutes, then compare your results with the enclosed color chart. Ammonia poisoning is one of the biggest killers of aquarium fish. It occurs most often when a tank is newly set up. However, it can also occur in an established tank when too many new fish have been added at one time, when the filter fails due to power or mechanical failure, or if bacterial colonies die off due to the use of medications or sudden change in water conditions. Symptoms - Fish gasp for breath at the water surface - Purple or red gills - Fish is lethargic - Loss of appetite - Fish lays at the bottom of the tank - Red streaking on the fins or body Ammonia poisoning can happen suddenly, or over a period of days. Initially the fish may be seen gasping at the surface for air. The gills will begin to turn red or lilac in color, and may appear to be bleeding. The fish will being to lose its appetite and become increasingly lethargic. In some cases fish may be observed laying at the bottom of the tank with clamped fins. As the damage from the ammonia poisoning continues, the tissues will be damaged as evidenced by red streaks or bloody patches that appear on the body and fins. Internal damage is occurring to the brain, organs, and central nervous system. The fish begins to hemorrhage internally and externally, and eventually dies. Treatment - Lower pH below 7.0 - 25 - 50% water change - Use chemical to neutralize ammonia - Discontinue or reduce feeding If the ammonia level rises above 1 ppm as measured by a st