Easy water test question

Perry T · 04/25/2006, 01:19 PM

When testing ammonia with a dye test kit, is it normal if the test results in a cloudy, opaque, yellow?

Here is the reason I ask a seemingly ridiculous question. My son's tank recently had a run-away heater. Temp. went 90+.javascript:smilie('

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eek We knew something was wrong when half the fish, snails, and shrimp died. Since my son, he's 11, usually test the water I don't remember is that cloudiness is normal. My fresh water tests are always clear yellow.

Any tips on how to get our tank back in shape?

funman1 · 04/25/2006, 02:33 PM

what kit are you using?

Perry T · 04/25/2006, 04:01 PM

Its called Saltwater Master. I don't have it infront of me so I can't give you any more detail.

a4twenty · 04/25/2006, 04:41 PM

sounds like aquarium pharmaceuticals, not the best or most reliable but .... i have used them for ammonia and nitrite basically for ease of use (and cheaper for multiple testing). and yes my ammonia test went cloudy when i added the first chemical to the sample.

Mike and Tori · 04/25/2006, 09:28 PM

Try Salifert test kits. I've had my best luck with those.

Perry T · 04/26/2006, 10:07 AM

Yes, I'll try the Salifert kit after were done with the one we have now. Sounds like its all ok.

Thanks for your replies!

04/25/2006, 01:19 PM	#1
Perry T Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 33	Easy water test question When testing ammonia with a dye test kit, is it normal if the test results in a cloudy, opaque, yellow? Here is the reason I ask a seemingly ridiculous question. My son's tank recently had a run-away heater. Temp. went 90+.javascript:smilie('') eek We knew something was wrong when half the fish, snails, and shrimp died. Since my son, he's 11, usually test the water I don't remember is that cloudiness is normal. My fresh water tests are always clear yellow. Any tips on how to get our tank back in shape?

04/25/2006, 02:33 PM	#2
funman1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 4,898	what kit are you using? __________________ Professional Pyro: NO REALLY; I get PAID to blow stuff up!! ~Steve~ Current Tank Info: 12G NANO

04/25/2006, 04:01 PM	#3
Perry T Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 33	Its called Saltwater Master. I don't have it infront of me so I can't give you any more detail.

04/25/2006, 04:41 PM	#4
a4twenty Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,603	sounds like aquarium pharmaceuticals, not the best or most reliable but .... i have used them for ammonia and nitrite basically for ease of use (and cheaper for multiple testing). and yes my ammonia test went cloudy when i added the first chemical to the sample.

04/25/2006, 09:28 PM	#5
Mike and Tori Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 50	Try Salifert test kits. I've had my best luck with those.

04/26/2006, 10:07 AM	#6
Perry T Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 33	Yes, I'll try the Salifert kit after were done with the one we have now. Sounds like its all ok. Thanks for your replies!