Correct Ammonia reading?

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  1. jmann124

    jmann124 Feather Duster

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    I will be cycling soon using Dr. Tim's One & Only.

    I will be using the API - Saltwater Master Test Kit. This kit calls out ammonia as NH3/NH4+. Is this correct? It measures ammonia in ppm, and claims that ppm is equal to mg/L. Is this correct? Is there a conversion that I should use to make sure of the ammonia content in my DT?

    I just want to make sure I'm getting a correct reading and that when I put the O&O in, it will be the right time.
     
    jmann124, Jun 22, 2012
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    Your ammonia will spike when starting a cycle and then drop off. after it is cycled it should read 0 ppm. There shouldn't be a need for a conversion.
     
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  3. 2in10

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    All of what they have in their instruction is correct.
     
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