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The Red Sea Nitrite and nitrate test kit provides 160 nitrite, or 100 nitrate plus nitrate 60 advanced colormetric tests for marine aquariums.
Nitrite kit accuracy 0.05ppm
Nitrate kit accuracy 2ppm
Red Sea Nitrate Test directions for use
1. Using the syringe provided, place exactly 5 ml of the water to be tested into the glass vial.
2. Vigorously shake the bottle of Nitrate Reagent A for 30 seconds and add 5 drops to the glassvial. Close the vial with the cap and shake for 10 seconds.
3. Add 2 drops of Nitrate Reagent B, close the vial with the cap and shake for 10 seconds.
4. Add 3 drops of NO3/NO2 indicator close the vial with the cap and mix gently for 10 seconds.
5. Remove the cap and move the vial between the designated positions on the Nitrate color
card, look into the vial from above and compare the color in the vial to the colors on the
card. Choose the Nitrate level that gives the closest color match and if necessary estimate anintermediate value.
6. The color in the reaction vial will remain stable for 1 minute. Do not relate to the color in thereaction vial after this time
High Range: For levels of Nitrate above 50 ppm dilute 1ml of the water to be tested with 4 ml of RO water. Multiply the result by 5 for true nitrate level.
Note: The Nitrate test kit is suitable for ongoing algae management with Red Sea’s NO3:PO4-X in fish only systems.
Red Sea Nitrite Test directions for use
1. Using the syringe provided, place exactly 5 ml of the water to be tested into the glass vial.
2. Add 3 drops of NO3/NO2 indicator close the vial with the cap and shake for 10 seconds.
3. Wait 5 minutes for the color in the vial to stabilize.
4. Remove the cap and move the vial between the designated positions on the Nitrite color
card, look into the vial from above and compare the color in the vial to the colors on the
card. Choose the Nitrite level that gives the closest color match and if necessary estimate anintermediate value.
5. The color in the reaction vial will remain stable for 1 minute. Do not relate to the color in the reaction vial after this time.
We aim to dispatch all orders the same working day provided it is received before midday and payment confirmed, subject to stock availability. Orders received after this time may not be dispatched until the next working day. In the unlikely event of an item being out of stock, we will contact you via email to advise you of an estimated delivery date, to give you the option of cancelling or waiting.
Small and lightweight items (below 4kg) will normally be sent via Royal Mail 1st class, and will be delivered within 5 days, usually quicker.
Larger orders with a total weight over 4kg will normally be sent via parcel carrier for delivery the next working day.
Any orders placed over a weekend will be dispatched on Monday. If the order is placed over a bank holiday it cannot be dispatched until the first working day.
We reserve the right to use the most cost effective service to get your order to you as quickly as possible.
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