{"product_id":"api-freshwater-ammonia-test-kit","title":"API Freshwater Ammonia Test Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Freshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater Ammonia Test Kit – Aquarium Water Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia is, without question, the \u003cstrong\u003enumber one killer of freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e – and the worst part is, you can't see it coming. Fish constantly release ammonia through their gills, urine, and waste, and it builds up further from uneaten food and decaying organic matter. Small amounts stress fish. Large amounts kill them. The only way to know what's actually happening in your water is to test it – which is exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Ammonia Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted for \u003cstrong\u003eover 50 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, API have built their reputation on research-driven aquarium care, and this test kit is a core part of that. 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The trouble is, ammonia is completely invisible. Your tank can look perfectly clear and healthy while ammonia levels are quietly climbing to dangerous levels underneath. \u003cstrong\u003eRegular testing is the only reliable way to catch that before it becomes a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d especially recommend testing \u003cstrong\u003eseveral times a week for the first 4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e of a new aquarium, when the beneficial bacteria that naturally process ammonia haven’t yet established themselves. After that, weekly testing is a sensible habit to maintain, or whenever you notice anything off with your fish’s behaviour or appearance. 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