Freshwater Ammonia Test Kits

An essential item for all fishkeepers

When keeping fish, certain chemicals can have negative effects on the health of your tank inhabitants. Testing aquarium water is a key part of maintaining a healthy environment for fish. Investing in one of our ammonia test kits, all provided by leading and trusted brands will enable you to easily and accurately test ammonia levels in your fish tank.

What are aquarium ammonia test kits?

Ammonia (NH3) is known to be a stressor and killer of fish, so these test kits measure ammonia to help prevent fish loss by working to provide a safe environment for fish such as tropical fish, goldfish and more.

Why might I buy aquarium ammonia test kits?

One of the most common problems for fish keepers is algae, the dreaded green stuff which thrives on light, waste and water, spreading like wildfire in your aquarium. It is easier to tackle if you catch it in its early stages, which is where test kits can come in handy. It can be worthwhile to keep an ammonia test kit in your aquarium cabinet. The test kits will let you know if certain algae-feeding chemicals are present allowing you to take action.

What are the main types of ammonia test kits?

An ammonia test kit is a must-have for every aquarium owner arsenal. There are some ammonia tests kits that are not created the same. Ammonia can be present in a non-ionized form (NH3) or an ionized form (NH4+) also known as ammonium. A fishkeepers concern is toxic NH3. Most of the kits we carry give results for the total of NH3 and NH4+, the total ammonia-nitrogen value.

What features should you look out for?

Ammonia is invisible to the naked eye and its presence or absence cannot be determined by looking at the water alone. It is extremely toxic to the fish but is broken down into less toxic nitrite by the beneficial bacteria found in the filter. You should look out for a test kit that gives you everything you need to carry out tests of the 4 key water parameters to maintain a healthy and thriving reef aquarium: KH, magnesium, calcium and phosphate.