The API Ammonia Test Kit is a liquid aquarium test designed to accurately measure ammonia levels in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Ammonia can build up from fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying organic matter, making regular testing especially important in new aquariums, heavily stocked tanks, or whenever filtration problems are suspected.
The kit measures ammonia from 0–8 ppm and provides approximately 130 tests, making it a reliable option for routine water monitoring and aquarium cycling.
Key Features
✔ Tests ammonia from 0–8 ppm
✔ Suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums
✔ Approximately 130 tests per kit
✔ Liquid reagent testing for clear, easy-to-read results
✔ Includes separate freshwater and saltwater colour charts
✔ Helps monitor aquarium cycling and biological filtration
✔ Ideal for detecting ammonia spikes early
✔ Useful for both new and established aquariums
What's Included
✔ Ammonia Test Solution #1
✔ Ammonia Test Solution #2
✔ Glass test tube
✔ Freshwater colour chart
✔ Saltwater colour chart
✔ Instructions
Perfect For
✔ New aquarium cycling
✔ Freshwater aquariums
✔ Marine aquariums
✔ Community tanks
✔ Heavily stocked aquariums
✔ Checking filter performance
✔ Investigating fish stress or unexpected water quality issues
✔ Routine aquarium water testing
Why Test Ammonia?
Ammonia is produced continuously in aquariums from fish waste, uneaten food, and decomposing organic matter. A healthy biological filter normally processes it, so detectable ammonia can indicate that the aquarium is still cycling or that the filtration system is struggling to keep up.
