The Salifert Nitrate Test Kit is a highly sensitive, laboratory-grade chemical titration and colorimetry kit designed to measure nitrate (NO₃⁻) concentrations in both marine reef aquariums and freshwater systems. Nitrate is the final byproduct of the standard biological nitrogen cycle, forming as beneficial bacteria oxidize toxic nitrite. While tolerated by fish at moderate levels, elevated nitrate acts as a primary fuel source for nuisance algae and can severely stall growth or dull the colors of sensitive hard corals.
Core Technical Performance
Measurement Target: Measures Nitrate (NO₃⁻) ion concentrations.
Dual-Scale Testing Ranges:
Standard Scale: Detects values from 2.0 ppm up to 100.0 ppm when looking down from above.
Low-Sensitivity/Ultra-Low Scale: By looking horizontally through the side of the vial rather than down from above, you divide the color chart values by exactly 10, allowing you to read trace values from 0.2 ppm to 10.0 ppm.
Kit Testing Capacity: Contains sufficient fluid and powder reagents to complete approximately 60 total tests before replacement is required.
Dual Environment Compatibility: Fully calibrated to deliver accurate results in both high-salinity marine water columns and standard freshwater environments without experiencing chemical interference from salt ions.
The Salifert Nitrate Test Kit is a highly sensitive, laboratory-grade chemical titration and colorimetry kit designed to measure nitrate (NO₃⁻) concentrations in both marine reef aquariums and freshwater systems. Nitrate is the final byproduct of the standard biological nitrogen cycle, forming as beneficial bacteria oxidize toxic nitrite. While tolerated by fish at moderate levels, elevated nitrate acts as a primary fuel source for nuisance algae and can severely stall growth or dull the colors of sensitive hard corals.
Core Technical Performance
Measurement Target: Measures Nitrate (NO₃⁻) ion concentrations.
Dual-Scale Testing Ranges:
Standard Scale: Detects values from 2.0 ppm up to 100.0 ppm when looking down from above.
Low-Sensitivity/Ultra-Low Scale: By looking horizontally through the side of the vial rather than down from above, you divide the color chart values by exactly 10, allowing you to read trace values from 0.2 ppm to 10.0 ppm.
Kit Testing Capacity: Contains sufficient fluid and powder reagents to complete approximately 60 total tests before replacement is required.
Dual Environment Compatibility: Fully calibrated to deliver accurate results in both high-salinity marine water columns and standard freshwater environments without experiencing chemical interference from salt ions.
