Ammonia and nitrite are the 2 most dangerous parameters for aquarium fish and the most immediately important thing to measure when starting an aquarium. Ammonia is the number one stressor and killer of tropical fish as it is released into an aquarium in the forms of uneaten food ...Ammonia and nitrite are the 2 most dangerous parameters for aquarium fish and the most immediately important thing to measure when starting an aquarium. Ammonia is the number one stressor and killer of tropical fish as it is released into an aquarium in the forms of uneaten food, decaying organic matter, and when fish release it through their gills, urine, and solid waste.
Low levels of nitrite inhibit respiration and suppress the immune system, while high levels cause suffocation in fish.?? The AQUARIAN STARTER TEST KIT allows for measurement of both parameters using colorimetric testing for the most accurate results. measures Ammonia and Nitrites using colorimetric testing for the most accurate results over 300 individual tests fast, easy, accurate tests 2 most common aquarium hazards