Ammonia Alert?

[Ickletas]

Has anybody used or is using the Seachem Ammonia Alert and if could I get some feedback on it if possible? It seems like an ace idea but want to try and find out if it works well in practice before I part with any cash.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I agree with you, it *sounds* like a good idea. But in all reality, it doesn't work great. It's on the same level as test strips IMO. Everything I've seen on them indicates they are highly inaccurate.

 

[HUKIT]

It's gimmick sort of thing that's a waste of money IMO, in a properly cycled, properly filtered, and non-overstocked tank ammonia is non-existent, it's being converted through the nitrogen cycle. Just use a quality liquid test kit that's accurate and takes 30 seconds.

 

[Ickletas]

I already have the master kit but the ammonia test only has about 8 more uses so I just thought I'd ask the question before getting a new API ammonia after seeing these (what, at first glance, appear to be devilishly clever) devices on-line.

 

[HUKIT]

Replacing just the ammonia test is about the same cost, and the API kit will last 10x longer as well.

 

[Ickletas]

Like I say I thought it would be best to check it out with you guys before shelling out. The Ammonia Alert was about 1/2 the price of the Ammonia only kit (£7 vs £12) which was obviously what drew my attention. Times is 'ard dontcha know lol