{"product_id":"tropic-marin-nitrit-nitrat-professional-test-1","title":"Tropic Marin Nitrite\/Nitrate Professional Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNitrite measuring range: 0 - 1.0 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate measuring range: 0 - 20.0 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNitrite solution: 0.002 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNitrate solution: 0.05 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNitrate ions (NO3–) are formed as the end product of nitrification from ammonium (NH4+). In the first stage of the bacterial process, nitrite (NO2–) is formed, which is highly toxic, especially to freshwater animals. With proper nitrification, the nitrite is converted to the comparatively non-toxic nitrate in the second stage. Elevated nitrite levels above 0.05 mg\/l occur primarily in aquariums during the initial setup phase or in aquariums with nitrate filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrates affect water quality in aquariums: In saltwater aquariums, elevated nitrate concentrations disrupt the growth of sensitive corals. A danger of high nitrate levels in all aquariums is the strong promotion of algae growth. In some reef aquariums, extremely nutrient-poor conditions are created – here, nitrate deficiency can occur. Therefore, the nitrate concentration of the aquarium water should be checked regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor nitrate in freshwater aquariums, levels below 50 mg\/l are recommended, while in saltwater, concentrations should not exceed 20 mg\/l. When keeping stony corals, nitrate levels below 10 mg\/l are desirable. Lower limits for nitrate depend on the general conditions in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e50 ml Reagent A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e20 ml of reagent B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e10 ml of reagent C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e5 ml of standard reference solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 glass cuvette 20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 dosing syringe 20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 dosing syringe 1 ml with attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2 color cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 comparator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1. Instructions for use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56741866897783,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/6500\/0567\/files\/G1762001989.png?v=1771186569","url":"https:\/\/berghiaglobal.com\/en\/products\/tropic-marin-nitrite-nitrate-professional-test-1","provider":"Berghia Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}