Seachem alert combo ph and ammonia alerts seachem sensor technology continuously monitors ammonia and freshwater ph no tests, no strips seachem ph alert ph alert is a unique color device designed to be placed in the aquarium or filter and monitor ph continuously. Unlike other kits on the market, the chemical basis for this test assures. Just a warning to all out there it isnt accurate, and i dont use any of those products that bind up ammonia. Product descriptionammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Free ammonia in your tank can and will harm your fish very quickly and where this product comes into play. The ammonia alert only measure free ammonia because that is the harmful form. A sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to. A sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to blue, relative to the ammonia concentration.
The presence of the free ammonia is detectable continuously with a response time of about 15 minutes. Here is a quick video show you why i use the seachem ammonia alert in all my quarantine tanks here in the fish room. Seachem ammonia alert is an innovative color changing device designed to continuously detect and monitor toxic free ammonia in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. As free ammonia, the alert colour corresponds to about 0. Just a general warning i have 2 different liquid test kits that read my ammonia above 8. Seachem alert combo ph and ammonia the aquatics hut. Ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxicfree ammonia. Seachem ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Im asking because i will be at work tuesday and wednesday so wont be able to do any water changes until thursday and im at the point where nitrites have just started registering, i have already done water changes on sunday and monday in order. The alert combo pack combines ammonia alert 1 card and ph alert 1 card. Has anyone got any feedback to share about the seachem ammonia alert, and the seachem ph indicator.
Aquarium test kits ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph, kh, gh, co2. As free ammonia, the alert color corresponds to about 0. The colours change from yellow to green to blue which is relative to the ammonia concentration in the tank. Ammonia alerts sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to blue, relative to the ammonia concentration. Prime also contains a binder which renders ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate nontoxic. Seachem ammonia alert ammonia monitor for the aquarium. However, as ph rises, a greater and greater percentage of the total ammonia will be converted from ionic ammonia to free ammonia, so knowledge of total ammonia is also important. This seachem ammonia alert does not replace the need for testing the aquarium water with a liquid test kit, but it provides me with an overview of how much free nh3 ammonia is present by the way, nh3 is more toxic than nh4. Mendeteksi amonia tanpa ribet, pakai alat ini tinggal tempel di dalam akuarium dan lihat status ammonia di air akuarium laut kita. Api master test shows ammonia and the good ammonium as total. My liquid test kit api does not test individual ammonias, it only tests total. Seachem ammonia alert its so simple your kids can work it out.
Seachem ammonia alert lasts 1 year test kits aquarium. It tests for the toxic levels of ammonia only which is exactly what is states it does. Putting straight ammonia on it will destroy the sensor entirely. Rsc00100 seachem ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Traditional ammonia test kits convert all ammonia to free ammonia by raising ph to 1214.
Ammonia alert product description ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Ammonia alert and ph alert employ seachem sensor technology. Also the aquarium pharmaceutical test strips, these are the ones you just dip in and compare to the coloured chart. Free ammonia is much more toxic than ionized ammonia.
This kit may be used with freshwater or marine water. Simply place them visibly anywhere in the aquarium or filter and read anytime. Seachem ammonia alert is an innovative colour device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Jun 25, 2012 you are supposed to hold it over an open ammonia bottle to test it. For long term ammonia control, use seachem stability and matrix. They also claim to neutralize harmful ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate that are already in your aquarium. Warning about seachem ammonia alert general discussion 8623. These are the small cards with a round disc you stick in your aquarium water. Just a general warningi have 2 different liquid test kits that read my ammonia above 8. Jump to shopping cart the seachem ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia. Api master test kit is wrong, the ammonia test is total ammonia, this alert is for the bad ammonia, it works,so if the api test kit shows high ammonia take no notice. I have been feeding the 4 leopard wrasses 45 times a day very light feedings im using coppersafe at about just below 2. The incredibly accurate sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to blue, relative to the specific ammonia concentration inside of the tank.
Ive used these for a while in my quarantine, and they absolutely work. The alert concentration is tolerated for several days, alarm for a few days, and toxic is rapidly harmful. They also read the free ammonia level even if you are using a detoxifier like prime or amquel. I have a 27 gallon tank and was wondering how much prime i would need to add to reduce ammonia and nitrite if these readings were between 0. Ammonia alert and ph alert are almost half the size of competing products. Seachem ammonia alert seachem sensor technology continuously monitors ammonia no tests, no strips marine and freshwater ammonia alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring toxic free ammonia.
Seachem ammonia alert facts ammonia testing made easy must see duration. A sensor changes reversibly from yellow to green to blue. Seachem ammonia alert is a true innovation in ammonia testing it lasts over a year and you dont have to worry about fiddly test kits and strips as it sticks directly on to the side of the aquarium, giving you readings at a glance that you can rely on to make decisions about your tank. Sounds great, but seachem goes above and beyond just removing harmful things in the tap water. Using the seachem ammonia alert badge correctly when setting up a quarantine tank, hospital tank or any aquarium is vital to the survival of.