{"product_id":"salifert-nitrite-test-kit-no2","title":"Salifert Nitrite Test Kit (NO2) – Freshwater \u0026 Saltwater Aquarium | 60 Tests","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalifert Nitrite Test Kit (NO2)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you fast, accurate nitrite readings in both \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e aquariums. It's the essential test while cycling a new tank and a quick safety check whenever fish look stressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy test nitrite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite is toxic to fish and invertebrates. In a new aquarium it rises as the nitrogen cycle gets going, then drops to zero once beneficial bacteria are established. In a mature tank, \u003cstrong\u003enitrite should always read zero\u003c\/strong\u003e — any reading means your biological filtration needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 60 tests\u003c\/strong\u003e per kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in freshwater and saltwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy colour-chart results\u003c\/strong\u003e in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e — know exactly when your tank is safe for livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrite (NO2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour comparison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResult time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA few minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCycling a new tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest nitrite together with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/salifert-ammonia-test-kit-nh4\"\u003eSalifert Ammonia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/salifert-nitrate-test-kit-no3\"\u003eSalifert Nitrate\u003c\/a\u003e test kits to follow the whole cycle: ammonia rises and falls, then nitrite, then nitrate appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should nitrite read in an established tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZero. Any detectable nitrite means the biological filter is not keeping up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a freshwater or planted tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it works in both fresh and salt water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Salifert product, shipped from Astra Aquatics, Chennai.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salifert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67582314643772,"sku":null,"price":1225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9313\/7769\/files\/NO2-PROFI-TEST-UNBOXED-1000x1000__96413.webp?v=1790493138","url":"https:\/\/indianaquarium.com\/products\/salifert-nitrite-test-kit-no2","provider":"indianaquarium.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}