help understanding API ammonia test

squishifishi · 04/06/2013, 09:54 PM

I know API is not the best ever testing kit, but can you guys help me out? When I tst ammonia, it'll come up slightly green after 5-10 minutes. however, if I let it sit for about an hour, the color will turn to that murky yellow that I know to mean zero. so, which do I trust? Why would you use the readings after 10 minutes if they're still changing!? I'm confused...

kissman · 04/06/2013, 09:57 PM

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04/06/2013, 09:54 PM	#1
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	help understanding API ammonia test I know API is not the best ever testing kit, but can you guys help me out? When I tst ammonia, it'll come up slightly green after 5-10 minutes. however, if I let it sit for about an hour, the color will turn to that murky yellow that I know to mean zero. so, which do I trust? Why would you use the readings after 10 minutes if they're still changing!? I'm confused... __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/06/2013, 09:57 PM	#2
kissman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 2,963	results at 5min