Testing of Ammonia

[xfusion]

Hi,

my tank is now in the cycling stage for 1 wk n i've test the water using salifert ammonia tester and the result is milky white after foliowing the instruction given. I compare the chart given n the chart indication is from clear to light brown so really confuse of the result i've obtained. Any kind soul willing to enlighten me on my result.

so much

[xp95]

Is the quantity of water u use to test correct as specified in the instructions?

[xfusion]

yes, there are similar post by other reefers but still cant get any info from those thread..just wish to know if the water is clear or cloudy white if is 0 ammonia.

[chrislwp]

Hi,

my tank is now in the cycling stage for 1 wk n i've test the water using salifert ammonia tester and the result is milky white after foliowing the instruction given. I compare the chart given n the chart indication is from clear to light brown so really confuse of the result i've obtained. Any kind soul willing to enlighten me on my result.

so much

I use Salifert ammonia test kit too..kinda confuse like u too in the beginning..

AFter 2mths.. I realise it has to be complete clear to consider ammonia 0.

[xfusion]

THanks chrislwp.

[chrislwp]

THanks chrislwp.

For your info,, my tank 4x2x2.5 reaches there after 2 weeks..

Now my Salifert testkit of NH4 & NO2 is a waste already after about 5 uses.. Only testing NO3 now.