Ammonia in Aquaforest salt

Suji · 05/28/2020, 04:52 AM

Hi

When I test new mixed saltwater Aquaforest reef salt on api test kit and salifert it shows around 0.25ppm ammonia?. I tested my tap and rodi water it shows 0. I also tested red sea blue bucket saltmixed water and it shows 0. Whats going on?

mhurley · 05/31/2020, 06:54 PM

Can't say I've ever tested mixed salt for ammonia, or that I even own an ammonia kit.
I used AF salt for years and it was great and never had issues. Used both the Probiotic and the plain reef salt. Love how quickly is mixed up.

05/28/2020, 04:52 AM	#1
Suji Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 54	Ammonia in Aquaforest salt Hi When I test new mixed saltwater Aquaforest reef salt on api test kit and salifert it shows around 0.25ppm ammonia?. I tested my tap and rodi water it shows 0. I also tested red sea blue bucket saltmixed water and it shows 0. Whats going on?

05/31/2020, 06:54 PM	#2
mhurley RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Illinois'ish Posts: 38,805	Can't say I've ever tested mixed salt for ammonia, or that I even own an ammonia kit. I used AF salt for years and it was great and never had issues. Used both the Probiotic and the plain reef salt. Love how quickly is mixed up. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 60G Cube