Because your aquarium is a closed system,
fish waste will build up if the water is left unfiltered. The most common and
harmful waste product in your fish tank is ammonia. Ammonia is caused by fish
waste and excess food in your aquarium. Ammonia is very harmful to your fish,
leading to severe irritation of the skin and gills. High ammonia levels can
result in the death of your fish. Tests should be done on a regular basis to
ensure the levels do not change dramatically.
Instructions:
Remove test strip from bottle and replace cap. Fill test tube above top line
with aquarium water. Vigorously move test strip up and down in test tube water
sample for 30 seconds, making sure all pads are submerged. Remove test strip and
shake off excess water. Wait 30 seconds for colors to develop. Hold test strip
with pads facing away from you and read small pad through back of plastic strip.
Compare pad to color chart, record the results to your best estimated value, and
dispose of test strip. Rinse test tube and store separately.
