{"product_id":"tropic-marin-nitritnitrat-test","title":"Tropic Marin Nitrite\/Nitrate Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tropic Marin Nitrite\/Nitrate Test is a simple and quick drop test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Information about the water test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Measuring range: 0 - 2.0 mg\/l (nitrite); 0.5 - 50 mg\/l (nitrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Resolution: 0.03 mg\/l (nitrite); 0.5 mg\/l (nitrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNitrite and nitrate - what are they?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nitrite and nitrate are nitrogen compounds and, together with phosphate, belong to the macronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the nitrite and nitrate in my aquarium come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nitrite and nitrate are usually introduced through feed. But dying organisms or contaminated and unfiltered water can also lead to an increase in values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the determination of nitrite important?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe nitrite value gives you an indication of whether your aquarium is \"running in\" and you can add fish. \"Running in\" means nothing other than getting the nitrogen cycle going. The cycle is important in order to convert nitrogen compounds (= ammonium\/ammonia and nitrite) that are toxic (for fish) into non-toxic ones (= nitrate). In a completely \"running in\" aquarium, nitrite is normally no longer detectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the determination of nitrate important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBoth an oversupply and an undersupply of nitrate can have negative effects on the animals you care for. Nitrate can be absorbed particularly easily by algae and can therefore lead to unwanted and excessive algae growth. This also applies to the zooxanthellae of your corals. Due to the increased nitrate concentrations, they begin to multiply quickly and compete directly with the coral for important substances and compounds. This ultimately leads to your corals growing more slowly and their tissue turning increasingly brown. Your nitrate concentration should ideally be in the range of 5 to 10 mg\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If your nutrient concentrations exceed the specified values, you should take appropriate measures to reduce them. If, however, they are below the detection limit and your corals are already showing signs of deficiency, you should add nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com\/no2-no3-test\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coralaxy","offers":[{"title":"Test Set","offer_id":44796849586430,"sku":"52-006-28260163","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill pack","offer_id":44796849619198,"sku":"52-006-28260164","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5345\/9454\/products\/4985.jpg?v=1710239817","url":"https:\/\/coralaxy.live\/en\/products\/tropic-marin-nitritnitrat-test","provider":"Coralaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}