{"product_id":"fritz-nitrite-test-kit","title":"Fritz Nitrite Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-2-3@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-padding-large-bottom uk-padding-large@m uk-padding-remove-horizontal\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFritz Liquid Test Kits - Nitrite\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small-top uk-margin-medium-top@m uk-margin-large-left@m tm-hide-when-sticky\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"uk-list uk-list-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Read Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for New Tank Cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both Fresh and Saltwater\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\" id=\"about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eAbout \u003cspan class=\"uk-visible@m\"\u003eFritz Liquid Test Kits - Nitrite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite is produced continually during the ammonia cycle by nitrifying bacteria in the biological filter. While not as immediately toxic as ammonia, any accumulation of nitrite should still be addressed as soon as possible. The nitrite level will eventually be broken down to non-toxic nitrate. Regular testing for nitrite is recommended - chronic exposure to even low levels of nitrite can cause brown blood disease in fish, which can cause suffocation and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the exception of a system establishing a biological filter and progressing through the nitrogen cycle, the nitrite level in any tank should ideally be zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card uk-card-large uk-card-default uk-margin-large-top uk-border-top-large-teal uk-box-shadow-small\" id=\"directions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-heading-body tm-product-accordion-heading\"\u003eDirections \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-product-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remove childproof safety cap, push down while turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 drops from Nitrite Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to ensure uniformity of drops added to the water sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap the test tube and gently shake several times to mix solution. Attention! Always use the cap. Avoid skin contact as this may affect the test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait five minutes for the color to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the test results by matching the color of the solution against those on the Nitrite Test Color Chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce nitrite: reduce feeding, perform partial water changes, add Fritz Complete water conditioner to neutralize any nitrite present, and add FritzZyme nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn new aquariums, the nitrogen cycle commonly stalls when phosphate is limited and nitrite stop being converted to nitrate. If nitrite levels do not reduce, check the phosphate level with a Fritz Phosphate Test Kit. Typically, the addition of a phosphate supplement, phosphate-rich fish foods, or a water change with dechlorinated tap water will allow nitrifying bacteria to resume conversion of nitrite to nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46399495176369,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4194\/5009\/files\/Test_Kit_Nitrite.png?v=1763551142","url":"https:\/\/bennysaquarium.com\/products\/fritz-nitrite-test-kit","provider":"Benny's Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}