I wonder if this thing work... Seachem Ammonia Alert - Aquarium Advice

weekf · 10-25-2006, 10:02 AM

I think most ppl will know what this is. A little plastic disc thingy on the a suction cup.

Well I have gone through cycle without the Ammonia Alert changing color at all. I mean my ammonia was like... sky high for a good few days when I do the water testing and this thing from Seachem was like... no response. Stay yellow color all the time (well yellow means ammonia level at safe level).

I doubt if this thing works. I wouldn't suggest anyone buy it. A waste of $$$. Save you money for something else.

**roka64** · 10-25-2006, 10:05 AM

I bought this from the drs website:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113074
It's a decent, easy to read (except for the pH).

weekf · 10-25-2006, 10:08 AM

That's exactly what i use too roka. But what do you mean except ph? is it hard to read u mean or is it not accurate?

There is no prob for me using the ph test.

**roka64** · 10-25-2006, 10:10 AM

LOL! I have trouble telling what tint of purple it is. But that is just me.

weekf · 10-25-2006, 10:11 AM

no prob for me though. i have eyes of an eagle...

Scoot · 10-25-2006, 12:02 PM

I used one during cycling - it was useful, and did in fact show a reading with any levels of ammonia present. What bothers me is, without regular testing, how do you know its continuing to work once you have zero ammonia readings?

**melosu58** · 10-25-2006, 03:18 PM

I`m the same way Scott. I have trouble on telling the colors. Comes with age.

**roka64** · 10-25-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by melosu58

I`m the same way Scott. I have trouble on telling the colors. Comes with age.

Quote:

Originally Posted by melosu58

I have trouble on telling the colors. Comes with age.

LOL! Hey now!! I'm not that old yet.....Besides, age is relative, right!

DreamerTheresa · 10-25-2006, 04:40 PM

Or, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

daebjosd · 11-15-2006, 10:00 PM

My Seachem Ammonia Alert changed color only during LR curing, when AP ammonia test kit results were above 1.0 ppm.

10-25-2006, 10:02 AM	#1
weekf Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 333	I wonder if this thing work... Seachem Ammonia Alert I think most ppl will know what this is. A little plastic disc thingy on the a suction cup. Well I have gone through cycle without the Ammonia Alert changing color at all. I mean my ammonia was like... sky high for a good few days when I do the water testing and this thing from Seachem was like... no response. Stay yellow color all the time (well yellow means ammonia level at safe level). I doubt if this thing works. I wouldn't suggest anyone buy it. A waste of $$$. Save you money for something else.

10-25-2006, 10:05 AM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	I bought this from the drs website: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113074 It's a decent, easy to read (except for the pH). __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-25-2006, 10:10 AM	#4
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	LOL! I have trouble telling what tint of purple it is. But that is just me. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-25-2006, 12:02 PM	#6
Scoot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 661 Images: 12	I used one during cycling - it was useful, and did in fact show a reading with any levels of ammonia present. What bothers me is, without regular testing, how do you know its continuing to work once you have zero ammonia readings? __________________ 180G build thread 180G All-glass with dual megaflows in a custom stand AquaC EV-180 skimmer 250 pounds LR 160 pounds aragonite Custom acrylic sump from GlassCages.com 2xPCX-40 return pumps 2x250MH 14K, 2x175MH 14K - PFO lighting, 2x65W PC No-name 36W UV Water General 125GPH RO/DI Filstar XP3

10-25-2006, 03:18 PM	#7
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,007 Images: 73	I`m the same way Scott. I have trouble on telling the colors. Comes with age. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

10-25-2006, 10:08 AM	#3
weekf Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 333	That's exactly what i use too roka. But what do you mean except ph? is it hard to read u mean or is it not accurate? There is no prob for me using the ph test.

10-25-2006, 10:11 AM	#5
weekf Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 333	no prob for me though. i have eyes of an eagle...

10-25-2006, 04:40 PM	#9
DreamerTheresa Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 77	Or, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

11-15-2006, 10:00 PM	#10
daebjosd Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	My Seachem Ammonia Alert changed color only during LR curing, when AP ammonia test kit results were above 1.0 ppm.

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