{"product_id":"fritz-ammonia-test-kit","title":"Fritz Ammonia Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fritz Ammonia Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid reagent test that measures total ammonia (NH3 and NH4+) in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Ammonia is the first and most dangerous waste compound to appear in any tank, so a reliable ammonia reading is the single most important check during cycling, after adding new livestock, or any time fish look stressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eWhy a Liquid Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a salicylate-based liquid (drop) test, the format trusted by serious hobbyists because it is accurate, easy to read, and far more economical per test than strips. A single kit delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e130 tests\u003c\/strong\u003e, and separate freshwater and saltwater color charts are included so your reading is correct no matter which type of tank you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects total ammonia (NH3 + NH4+), the form that harms fish and inverts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate in both freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 130 tests per kit for low cost per reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-solution drop test with an included sample tube and color charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eHow to Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the included test tube to the line with aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the listed number of drops from Bottle 1, then Bottle 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap and shake, then wait five minutes for the color to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the sample to the freshwater or saltwater color chart. A reading of 0 ppm is the goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;width:45%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMeasures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eTotal ammonia (NH3 + NH4+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTest method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eSalicylate liquid reagent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTests per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to 130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003e2 reagent bottles, sample tube, freshwater and saltwater color charts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eReading Ammonia? Act Fast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny ammonia above 0 ppm calls for action. For an immediate safety net, dose a detoxifier and conditioner such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-amguard-liquid-ammonia-detoxifier-aquarium\"\u003eSeachem AmGuard\u003c\/a\u003e. To build and hold a stable biofilter, add live nitrifying bacteria with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7\u003c\/a\u003e and keep testing daily until ammonia and nitrite both read zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eComplete Your Test Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack the full nitrogen cycle and water chemistry with the rest of the Fritz lineup: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-nitrite-test-kit-aquarium\"\u003eNitrite Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-nitrate-test-kit-aquarium\"\u003eNitrate Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-wide-range-ph-test-kit-aquarium\"\u003eWide Range pH Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-alkalinity-kh-test-kit-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eAlkalinity (KH) Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a faster check? Grab the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ammonia-test-strips-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eFritz Ammonia Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater Testing Kits and Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e, the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fritz\"\u003eFritz collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance and Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I test for ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily while cycling a new tank or after adding fish, then weekly once the tank is established and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ammonia level is safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0 ppm. Any detectable ammonia is stressful to fish and should be addressed right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes one kit work for both my freshwater and reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The kit includes separate freshwater and saltwater color charts, so you can use it on any tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48837620760795,"sku":"04001","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_415895fd-9928-44ea-94ce-2d8b8ae48d2a.png?v=1780497121","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ammonia-test-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}