{"product_id":"fritz-ammonia-test-strips-freshwater-saltwater","title":"Fritz Ammonia Test Strips | Total Ammonia (NH3 + NH4+) Test for Freshwater \u0026 Saltwater","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Ammonia Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e are the fastest way to spot a problem in your tank before it costs you fish. One quick dip reads total ammonia — both toxic free ammonia (NH3) and ammonium (NH4+) — across a 0 to 8 ppm range, and the strips work in freshwater \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e saltwater. Keep a pack near your tank kit for new tank cycling, post-medication checkups, and any time fish look off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003emaintenance \u0026amp; water care lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these strips work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads total ammonia\u003c\/strong\u003e — captures both NH3 and NH4+ so you see the real picture, not just one form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0 to 8 ppm range\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers everything from a perfectly cycled tank to a serious problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast result\u003c\/strong\u003e — dip, swirl, read. No reagent bottles to drip or count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pack for every system in the fishroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — strips stay dry and accurate between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove one strip from the bottle and close the cap tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the strip in and out of the aquarium water 30 times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the strip out with the test pad facing \u003cem\u003eup\u003c\/em\u003e (so water doesn't run across it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately compare the pad to the color chart on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the result right away — the color will keep changing after that, so a delayed read is not accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat your result means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIdeal. Tank is cycled and processing waste.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 0.5 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eReduce feeding, vacuum debris, add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e to detoxify ammonia, and boost bio-filter with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003ePerform a ~50% water change, re-dose conditioner, and re-test in a few hours.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2+ ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSignificant water change of 75% or more, treat with conditioner, and identify the source (overstocking, dead fish, missed cycle).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eTotal ammonia (NH3 + NH4+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e0 – 8 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eDip-and-read test strips, sealed bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eImmediate (read color before it continues to develop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e — detoxifies ammonia, chlorine, and chloramine in one step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7\u003c\/a\u003e — live nitrifying bacteria to start or boost the cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-turbostart-700-freshwater-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme TurboStart 700\u003c\/a\u003e — concentrated cycling bacteria for stocked tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-general-hardness-gh-test-kit-freshwater\"\u003eFritz GH Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — measure general hardness alongside ammonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eFull water testing collection\u003c\/a\u003e — pH, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tests come in a bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA single Fritz Ammonia Test Strip bottle typically contains 100 strips, so it covers daily testing during a tank cycle and still has plenty left for routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work for saltwater and reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — these strips are rated for both freshwater and saltwater systems, including reef tanks where any ammonia reading is a problem worth solving fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it read \"total\" ammonia instead of just toxic ammonia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFree ammonia (NH3) is the truly toxic form, but in fresh water it exists in equilibrium with NH4+. The total reading plus your pH and temperature tell you how much is in the toxic form. For most tanks, getting \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e reading above 0 means it's time to act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I read the strip later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — read it immediately. The colors keep developing after the test, so a delayed read can show a much higher number than the actual water value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep the cap on tight, away from humidity, and out of direct sunlight. 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