SALIFERT Nitrite Profi Test kit for saltwater (NO2)

Description

Product:
In a properly cycled aquarium, nitrite is converted to nitrate and then, if there are areas deprived of oxygen such as in live rock and other filter materials, this nitrate is converted back to nitrite and then transformed into harmless nitrogen gas.
If this cycle breaks down then nitrites, which are extremely toxic to fish and invertebrates, can form in high concentration.
Many nitrite test kits suffer from interference caused by amines e.g. naturally occurring and essential amino acids. This can result in a too low measured value, especially when the nitrite concentration is relatively low.
Because of its unique formulation, the Salifert Test Kit does not suffer from amine interference, and offers full color development within one minute. Also, the color is very intense making the detection of even minute traces of nitrite easy.

Note:
Keep out of the reach of children! Only for aquarium hobby use.
The use of protective gloves and eye protection is recommended.
Please read the instructions carefully before using the product.

Salifert:
Salifert is a Netherlands base company that produces top of the line test kits as well as tank additives and foods for marine and reef aquariums. Salifert is well established and popular with hobbyist for their accurate and affordable test kits.

The Salifert Saltwater Nitrite Test for Reef Keepers

Nitrite is the second stage of the nitrogen cycle and the toxin to watch right after ammonia clears when cycling a marine tank. This Salifert saltwater kit lets reef and fish-only keepers in Singapore confirm nitrite has dropped to zero before adding stock, and serves as a quick check if something disrupts the biology later, such as a power outage stalling the skimmer and return pump during a storm.

Add the reagents in good light and read the colour carefully, as marine test colours can be subtle. A persistent nitrite reading on an established tank usually points to a filtration problem, an overlooked dead organism, or overfeeding, so treat it as a prompt to investigate rather than just dose around. In our warm climate, cycles run briskly but remain sensitive to overstocking.

Find the complete Salifert line in our water testing and treatment category. For context, see our reef cycling guide and the nitrate vs nitrite explainer.