Ammonia test kit

[fatpuffer]

I have a aquarium pharmaceutical brand ammonia test kit. Does this thing have any expiration date? I am getting a pretty substantial ammonia reading.

Thanks

Js

[seajays]

You could try here.

http://www.aquariumpharm.com/help.html

[fatpuffer]

Thanks...cannot find it so i will just buy a new one.

Js

[Vallisneria]

It has something to do with the lot number. I remember emailing them about this too. If i remember correctly the tests are good for a couple years(amount is different for each type of test) after the lot number year.

So email AP and send them your lot number and they can tell you how long its good for.

[Dave]

Maybe you just need to come to the realization that you have really poopy fish! :rofl:

[fatpuffer]

LOL...spud the puff is very "poopy"...LOL

[trixie]

I have the same kit it will not work with some water conditioners you might have to get a 3 part kit.

To test ammonia in a system that has been conditioned with ClorAm-X you must use a Salicylate Method test kit and not a Nessler's reagent.

Edited February 9, 2006 by trixie

[fatpuffer]

LOL...yeah was experimenting on the fall positives. I used water and used prime. Water turned brown...almost black with precipitation. I think it was re-acting with prime.

Js

[RD.]

Trixie hit the nail on the head. The AP test kit will give you a false positive when using Prime. If your bio filters are established, take your reading at least 24 hrs after performing a water change.

If your water is turning brown/black, I suggest you check your plumbing.

[fatpuffer]

Yeah...i tested (just out of curiosity) what happens when pure prime mix with the test kit...black with precipitation. I guess I put too much prime when I tested the water.

BTW the fish are getting better...I think the ammonia is coming down...I used established gravel in pantyhose technique...will leave it there for a few weeks to seed the rest of the gravel and tufa rocks.

Jonah