{"product_id":"jbl-ammonium-nh-test-kit","title":"JBL Ammonium Test Kit NH₄","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-114\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422\"\u003eJBL Ammonium (NH₄) Test Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-422 citation-end-422\"\u003e is an essential water analysis tool designed to measure and monitor ammonium and toxic ammonia concentrations in freshwater and marine aquariums, as well as garden ponds.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-421 citation-end-421\"\u003eBecause un-ionized ammonia is highly toxic to fish and livestock, routine testing provides a critical safeguard for maintaining a stable, biologically balanced aquatic ecosystem.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-115\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-420 citation-end-420\"\u003eThe JBL PROAQUATEST NH4 Ammonium Kit utilizes a precise colorimetric comparison method to evaluate organic pollution and filtration efficiency.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-419 citation-end-419\"\u003eFeaturing a unique laboratory comparator system that compensates for inherent water discoloration, it delivers highly accurate readings.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-418 citation-end-418\"\u003eIt is especially crucial for beginner aquarists during the initial cycling phase of a new aquarium to track the breakdown of proteins and waste.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJBL PROAQUATEST NH4 Ammonium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater, Marine Aquariums, and Ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.05 to 5.0 mg\/l (ppm) Ammonium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe Threshold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended maximum level \u0026lt; 0.25 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 50 measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReagents, 2 glass vials, comparator block, syringe, color scale, \u0026amp; conversion table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a pH-dependent lookup table to calculate toxic ammonia (NH3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Guide \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-116\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Why Test for Ammonium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-116\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-417 citation-end-417\"\u003eDuring the nitrogen cycle, organic waste (uneaten food, fish waste, and decaying plant matter) breaks down into toxic ammonium and ammonia (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eNH3\/NH4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-416 citation-end-416\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Beneficial bacteria then convert this waste into nitrite and subsequently into safer nitrate. For beginners, tracking ammonium levels ensures that your biological filter is fully established and capable of handling livestock safely. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. How to Use the Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the enclosed glass vials thoroughly with the aquarium water you wish to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-415 citation-end-415\"\u003eUse the provided syringe to fill each vial with exactly 5 ml of sample water.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-118\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-414 citation-end-414\"\u003eAdd the specified drops of reagents to one of the vials in the correct sequence, sealing and mixing gently.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-119\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-413 citation-end-413\"\u003ePlace both vials into the comparator block (placing the untreated water vial on the blank side to offset water color) and match the color against the provided scale.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-120\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Interpreting Results \u0026amp; Action Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02f1d0fa5366dcde-120\"\u003eIdeal levels should be undetectable or strictly below \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e0.25mg\/l}\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-412 citation-end-412\"\u003eIf high ammonium is detected, use the included reference table (which cross-references your current pH level) to determine actual free ammonia toxicity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Immediate water changes, reduced feeding, and the addition of beneficial bacterial starters are recommended to protect your fish. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57204976124244,"sku":"2412100","price":20.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/JBLAmmonium_NH_TestKit.jpg?v=1789763420","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/jbl-ammonium-nh-test-kit","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}