Waterlife Nitrate Water Test NO3

What is Nitrate?

Nitrate (NO) is a byproduct of the nitrogen cycle, formed when nitrite is oxidized by nitrobacter bacteria. While essential in small amounts, excessive nitrate can harm fish, corals, and plant life.

Key Features:

• Formed by Filtration Bacteria Nitrobacter bacteria convert nitrite into nitrate as part of the nitrogen cycle.
• Affects Fish Health High nitrate levels can cause poor coloration, lethargy, and breeding difficulties.
• Impacts Coral Growth In seawater, excessive nitrate leads to stunted coral development.
• Promotes Algae Growth Elevated nitrate contributes to unwanted algae blooms in aquariums.
• Easily Measured The Waterlife Nitrate Test provides a color reading within 6 minutes, detecting levels from 0 to 200 mg/L.

Ideal Nitrate Levels:

• Seawater: 020 ppm
• Freshwater: 050 ppm

Regular testing helps maintain a healthy aquatic environment!