Nitrite is produced in the aquarium in the form of fish waste, uneaten food, and nitrifying bacteria in your aquarium’s natural cycle as it breaks down ammonia. Low levels of...
What is KH (Carbonate Hardness)? KH, or carbonate hardness, also known as total alkalinity, measures the buffering capacity of your water—how well it can resist changes in pH. Stable KH...
API® SAFE & EASY glass cleaner cuts through white, crusty mineral deposits in your aquarium, leaving a protective coating behind to reduce future maintenance. Formula is safe for fish and...
Understanding Nitrate in Your Aquarium Nitrate is the final product in the nitrogen cycle. It is created by beneficial bacteria that break down the toxic waste products excreted by fish—ammonia...
TH (Total Hardness of water) is a measure of some multivalent cations, such as calcium ions, present in water. High TH levels can cause the colors of new leaves to...
Understanding pH in Your Aquarium pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline your aquarium water is. The Broad Range pH Test included in the NTLabs Aquarium Lab Multi-Test...
Understanding pH in Your Aquarium The pH 6–7.6 Test is designed for aquariums where specific pH control is important, such as tanks with sensitive species or tropical community setups requiring...
Understanding Nitrite in Your Aquarium Nitrite is a byproduct of the biological filtration process in aquariums. Beneficial bacteria convert toxic ammonia, excreted by fish, into nitrite. Although nitrite is less...
Understanding Ammonia in Your Aquarium Ammonia is the primary waste product excreted by fish as a result of feeding. It is also released through the decomposition of uneaten food and...
