ammonia test clear

[trkchezz]

As almost everyone I jumped in to keeping fish, didn't have a clue what I was getting into. After finally getting a master test kit, my ammonia test is clear... any ideas(normal? )? I have tested more the once at different times of day, different days of the week. Every thing else is fine just where is should be.
Note:I got the kit used and is the old style in the cardboard box.

 

[jlk]

Are you using both bottles? Also, check the expiration dates as you mentioned the kit was used. If its expired, it may no longer be any good. Make sure you shake ALL of the bottles very well before testing. The nitrate bottles need to be shaken and banged on a hard surface as well.

Directions for tests:

Ammonia- 8 drops bottle 1, shake tube, 8 drops bottle 2, shake and wait 5mins to read results

Nitrite- 5 drops, shake and wait 5mins to read

Nitrate- 10 drops bottle 1, shake, 10 drops bottle 2, shake and wait 5mins to read

Ph- 3 drops, shake and read results immediately

High Ph- 5 drops, shake and read results immediately

Hope this helps!

 

[Bix22]

Yes I think you aren't using both ammonia dropper bottles, I made the same mistake when I started! The water should turn yellow or green when you test correctly, not clear.

 

[trkchezz]

The kit only has one bottle

 

[monaro_gto]

Is it the API freshwater ammo test kit?

 

[trkchezz]

Master kit, only one bottle for ammonia

 

[Mebbid]

If there was only 1 bottle with the API kit I would take it back because there is supposed to be 2 of them.

 

[trkchezz]

Read above its the old kit. Bought it used, can I buy the second bottle?

 

[Mebbid]

Read above its the old kit. Bought it used, can I buy the second bottle?

Not easily, You might try to just buy a straight API ammonia test kit. It'll be cheaper and it never hurts to have more on hand

 

[Bix22]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002566TC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1375209584&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

I don't think you can buy just bottle 2.

 

[trkchezz]

Thanks, Ill be stopping by Petsmart on my way home