Ammonia and ammonium are substances which should be converted rapidly into nitrite followed by nitrate and nitrogen gas. If this does not happen then the aquarium is not fully cycled or biological processes are not proceeding as they should.The Salifert Ammonia test is very straightforward and measures the sum of toxic ammonia and ammonium in just a few minutes. The kit can perform approx. 50 measurements and can detect 0.5 ppm of total ammonia easily.
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Fish Tanks Direct Specializes in Acrylic Aquariums delivered right from the factory floor. Save thousands of dollars off of your next custom acrylic aquarium by shopping with us. We have been in the Fish Tanks industry for over 20 years and we have knowledgeable staff that will be happy to pick out the perfect acrylic aquarium for your home. Don't forget to shop by shape! We have a wide assortment of shapes that you can choose from which come in many of the popular sizes. Our customized fish tanks do not come with stand or canopy so you will have to order them separately. Many of the wood stains are minwax colors so check your local hardware store to see the actual color as the web can distort the actual color.
We also carry a full line of filters for your aquarium. We can perfectly match your aquarium up with a powerful protein skimmer and or canister filter. It is critical that you have proper filtration when purchasing your acrylic fish tank. Advanced hobbyists can take advantage of our low cost aquarium chillers. We have better brands at a lower price than many of our competitors. Need clean water? Passionate about getting rid of parasites? We carry Reverse Osmosis systems, UV sterilizers, and Ozonizers to fit any application. Simply ask one of our helpful staff members to help you out.