{"product_id":"nt-labs-marine-lab-nitrate-test","title":"NT Labs Marine Lab Nitrate Test","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=IKDTLW7],#html-body [data-pb-style=KXJ6K33]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"KXJ6K33\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-content-type=\"heading\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003eNT Labs Marine Lab Nitrate Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"IKDTLW7\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNitrate is the waste product of naturally occurring bacteria (Nitrospira spp.) turning nitrite into relatively non-toxic nitrate. In a typical aquarium, nitrate is the final stage of nitrification and usually accumulates with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy test for nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInvertebrates do not tolerate a high level of nitrate in a marine aquarium, so careful measurement is essential to keeping corals healthy. Nitrate is also the cause of many algae problems in a marine aquarium so monitoring and responding to nitrate can help reduce these algae issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the correct level of nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a reef aquarium, a concentration of under 10 mg\/l is optimal for both coral growth and health. In a marine fish-only system, nitrate should not exceed 20 mg\/l. Higher readings are unlikely to affect fish health, but it may promote excess algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do if the nitrate level is wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular partial water changes with a good quality salt should be sufficient in maintaining low nitrate. Good aquarium hygiene, such as removing excessive waste from filters or sumps will also help to keep nitrate down to a minimum. Excessive feeding will also cause high nitrate, so ensure that fish are not overfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to test for nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 ml of water to be tested into the test tube provided. The middle mark on the test tube indicates 5 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsuring reagent bottle 1 is closed, turn the bottle upside down and shake well for approximately 30 seconds to resuspend the catalyst particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately add 6 drops of Nitrate-1 reagent to the test tube. 4. Add 6 drops of Nitrate-2 reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap the test tube and shake well to mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for 10 minutes for the colour to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the 10 minutes has elapsed, view the test tube from the side and compare to the colour chart to determine the amount of nitrate present in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"EX6QYDO\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NT Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57055168004427,"sku":"717088","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/nt_labs_marine_lab_nitrate_test.jpg?v=1776429405","url":"https:\/\/krakencorals.co.uk\/products\/nt-labs-marine-lab-nitrate-test","provider":"Kraken Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}