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 This
kit measures total (NH3 and NH4+) and free ammonia (NH3
only) down to 0.05 mg/L and is virtually interference
free in marine and fresh water. Free ammonia is the
toxic form of ammonia (vs. ionized Ammonia NH4+ which
is non-toxic) and thus it is much more important to
keep an eye on the level of free ammonia in your system.
This kit is based on the same gas exchange technology
that is used in the Ammonia Alert™ and thus is
the only kit on the market that can read levels of free
ammonia while using ammonia removal products such as
Prime™, Safe™, AmGuard™ and any similar
competing products. The other kits (salicylate or Nessler
based) determine the total ammonia by raising the pH
of the test solution to 12 or greater. At this high
pH all ammonia removal products will breakdown and rerelease
the ammonia, thus giving you a false ammonia reading.
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|  AmGuard™
safely, rapidly and efficiently removes toxic free
ammonia. It is safe to use during tank cycling and
is ideal for treating unexpected emergency situations.
AmGuard™ reacts with free ammonia within minutes
and does not alter pH.more...
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|  AmGuard™
concentrate does not work by lowering the
pH or forming a temporary ionic complex with ammonia,
but instead, forms an irreversible compound, does
not alter pH, and promotes the proliferation of nitrifying
bacteria..more...
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