Ammonia Water Test Kit

Ammonia produced from fish waste & urine, uneaten fish food, decaying plants, and dead insects. In a large amount of ammonia will cause Koi Fish death. High concentration Ammonia in the Pond water will cause the water to be green. So koi keeper needs to detect the ammonia disolved in the water every time with Ammonia Test Kit. An ammonia test kit is considered to be a requirement for all pond keepers. If the ammonia test result was detected in high level , cleaning water needs to be done soon. Cleaning water from ammonia can do by change water partially or good filtration system.


Two types of ammonia test kits are commonly available.

1. Based on the Nessler reagent.
This kit normally uses drops in a water sample with an associated color chart. The Nessler kit provides a faster test but is not compatible with any ammonia treatment chemicals that may be in the water. Nessler kit color chart normally ranges : From clear, meaning no ammonia, to yellow/yellowish-orange as ammonia levels increase.

2. Salicylate Reagent test

Salicylate Reagent Test may use drops, powders, or pills and is usually a two step process again followed by a color chart.The salicylate based test kit ranges from a light yellow, meaning no ammonia, to green/bluish-green as ammonia levels increase.

Both types read the total of ammonia and ammonium, so without knowing the temperature and pH, the toxicity cannot be determined. Suffice it to say that the only good ammonia reading is zero. But note that any pond containing fish will have some residual ammonia. The bio-converter does not remove all of it each pass and the fish continuously add it to the pond. The residual level will be determined by the fish load, the effectiveness of the bio-converter, and how often the water is passed through it. This residual level should not be detectable on the average test kit. The recommended test kit should be able to detect 0-1 ppm of ammonia.
Example Ammonia Test Kit

1. Ammonia Test Kit.




Determines the level of ammonia in koi pond, a toxic chemical being constantly produced in the pond from fish waste, uneaten fish food, decaying plants & dead algae.
- Reads ammonia levels from 0 ppm to 7 ppm
- Kit includes a bottle of test solution, glass test tube with cap, instructions & color chart
- Performs 75 tests

2. Ammonia Allert



Ammonia Alert in-tank test system is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. A sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to blue, relative to the ammonia concentration.
No test kits, chemicals, or procedures are needed. The device detects less than 0.05 mg-L (ppm) free ammonia and alerts you to the No. 1 killer before any sign of stress. it lasts over a year and replacement sensors are available. Marine or freshwater use.

3.CalPump Ammonia Test Monitor



- Contains a Ammonia Master Sensor with 3 Months Supply
- Easy to use
- Suction cup included or use a string to tether in pond or skimmer
- Allows you to monitor your pond water for Ammonia without having to use liquids or strips.
- Just view the monitor and it will give you a constant read.

4.NT Pond Lab Ammonia Test kit.


NT Pond Lab Ammonia Test kit Comprises 30 tests .

5.Ammonia Aqua Sensor



Pacific Sentry’s ammonia aqua sensor enables visual monitoring of toxic ammonia (NH3) in aquaria water on a continuous basis. Simply attach it in a visible location where it can be left and easily viewed, with the sensor pad completely immersed. With initial use, wait about 15 minutes for the sensor to hydrate before making first reading. Thereafter they respond quickly (1-5 minutes) to NH3. To get a measurement, simply match the sensor’s color to the color-gradient indicator chart to readout the NH3 concentration.

Reference:
1. http://koiclubsandiego.org
2. http://www.nbponds.com
3. http://www.123ponds.com
4. http://www.koilogic.co.uk
5. http://www.pacificsentry.com