Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) are those bacteria that can obtain energy by oxidizing organic compounds or molecular hydrogen while reducing sulfate to hydrogen sulfide. They are also know as Sulfide Generating Bacteria (SGB) and commonly found in anaerobic environments where they aid in the degradation of organic materials like secondary oil recovery effluents estuarine waters deep wells cooling waters metalworking fluids water-based hydraulic fluids and petroleum based products. They can survive up to 600 DegC and cause pitting corrosion on metal structures that are exposed to sulfate-containing water by cathodic depolarization. They also play a role in the anaerobic oxidation of methane below the seabed in the transition zone which leads to heavy production loss.

Since sulfate is also found in some formulations of or the other used in water treatment viz corrosion inhibitors coolants etc. Sulfate acts as a hydrogen acceptor produces hydrogen sulfide and ferrous sulfide. These together form a malodorous black slime. In some case bubbles of H2S rise though the water and cause objectionable odors. The corrosion of iron by sulfate reducing bacteria is rapid and unlike ordinary rusting is not self limiting. Our specially developed test kit with a unique 10ml sample size gives a much detailed quantitative analysis of the SRB count in a sample. BACTASLYDE SRB is supplied in boxes of 5 along with the complete instructions set for a complete quantitative analysis of the contamination.

Water is one of the most important component in construction and is required for the preparation of mortar, mixing of cement concrete and for curing work etc. The quality of water used has a direct impact on the strength of the mortar and cement concrete in the construction work. Impurities in water can cause metal corrosion, introduce unwanted silt and clay into the concrete, adversely affect the hardening process of concrete and also reduce the strength by even 25%. Thus the need to ensure the quality of water used during construction is vital.

AQUASOL AE 109 is specially designed for Construction Water Analysis

Arsenic in drinking-water is a hazard to human health. The main source of arsenic in drinking-water is arsenic-rich rocks through which the water has filtered. It may also occur because of mining or industrial activity in some areas. AQUASOL AE408 arsenic test kit provides easy-to-use low-cost method for measuring arsenic levels in water.This water test kit is quite novel and one its kind. It is the effort of our in house Research and developement.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE203 kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE213 kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE213L kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Water is required to be cooled for many processes for example air conditioners manufacturing processes or power generation etc. A cooling tower is used to reduce the temperature of a water stream by extracting heat from water and emitting it to the atmosphere. Cooling towers make use of evaporation whereby some of the water is evaporated into a moving air stream and subsequently discharged into the atmosphere. As a result the remainder of the water is cooled down significantly. Water by its basic nature is corrosive. Therefore cooling systems are plagued with corrosion.

Many factors affect corrosion rates in a given cooling water system. The presence of dissolved gases chloride and sulfate levels pH alkalinity scaling tendency and protective ions such as calcium magnesium phosphate nitrate and silicate must all be taken into consideration. The first step to control is detection therefore regular monitoring of the above is absolutely essential.

Boilers are systems which generate steam which consists of two principal parts: the furnace which provides heat usually by burning a fuel and the Boiler proper a device in which the heat changes water into steam. The steam or hot fluid is then recirculated out of the boiler for use in various processes for heating applications.

Proper pre-treatment of Boiler feed water is an important part of operating and maintaining a boiler system. As steam is produced dissolved solids become concentrated and form deposits inside the boiler. This leads to poor heat transfer and reduces the efficiency of the boiler. Dissolved gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide will react with the metals in the boiler system and lead to boiler corrosion. In order to protect the boiler from these contaminants they should be eliminated or at least through external or internal treatment.

Drinking water is supposed to be safe for consumption by humans and animals. Water may be naturally safe or it may need to be treated in order to be safe. Water which is not safe to drink can carry diseases and heavy metals.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a modern process to purify water for a wide range of applications including semiconductors boiler feed water treatment food processing biotechnology pharmaceuticals power generation seawater desalting and municipal drinking water.

Highly purified water is an essential component of bio pharmaceutical industry. It is used as an ingredient in both research procedures and drug formulations and also for general cleaning rinsing etc. In each case the water source must be processed and treated to microbial and chemical contaminants that would otherwise compromise the quality safety efficacy and purity of finished product.

ammonia is one of the many forms of nitrogen existing in environment. while other nitrogen forms (other than ammonia) can affect aquatic life indirectly ammonia is directly toxic to aquatic life. ammonia enters the aquatic surrounding through municipal effluent discharge thru nitrogen waste from mammals or also thru natural means like nitrogen fixation or agriculture runoff water. high levels of ammonia lead to a toxic buildup in internal tissue and blood in marine species leading to potential death. ph and temperature can affect the ammonia toxicity to aquatic life. our aquasol ammonia test kits are available for salt water.

both the above kits are based on color comparison. they consist of a reagent nh1 bottle and a comparator tube along with a color comparator. they are extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

nitrite

nitrites are salts of nitrous acid which occur naturally or artificially in ground water. they are released in water from fertilizer runoff water sewage and mineral deposits.high levels of nitrite are toxic to mammals and other lower forms like marine species. they disturb the oxygen delivering ability ofhemoglobin in the bloodstream. also large blooms of algae can grow due to high nitrite level leading to hypoxia. hypoxia dead zones created are deadly to almost all marine species. therefore regularly monitoring of nitrite levels is very essential and needs to be done judiciously in both marine and fresh water. this is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable making the kit very easy to use. this kit is available for salt water.

ph salt water

ph is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in water. it denotes if the water is acidic (7). when ph is 7 it is said to be neutral. natural water range between ph 5.0 and ph 10.0 while sea water is near ph 8.3. ph is an essential factor which affects the growth of any living species. hence it is always advisable to monitor ph regularly to ensure the well-being of all living species. most marine animals are different from fresh water species in the sense that they require a smaller ph range to thrive viz. 7.5 8.5. this is due to the fact that at lower ph marine species are not able to maintain the salt balance and not only does the animal cease to reproduce but also die.

our kit is based on color comparison. it consists of a single reagent hrp1 & a comparator tube along with a color comparator. it is extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

nitrate

nitrates are found in nature and many of our food material. generally the level of nitrates is quite low in ground water. in aquatic environments nitrates may seep in thru fertilizer runoff from cultivated lands municipal industrial and also private sewage disposal systems and waste water refuse dumps and decaying plant debris. high nitrate levels in drinking water pose a great health risk to infants causing methemoglobinemia blue baby syndrome the presence of nitrates in the aquatic environment does not pose such a problem as ammonia or nitrites. nitrate concentrations of 50 ppm or so are quite safe for fish. but if the levels reach 80 ppm then the problem begins as this high concentration can be toxic. another problem with nitrates is that algal blooms happen and these are highly detrimental to the aquatic species. bacterial and fungai infections prevail in these conditions and cause the fish to lose immunity along with their capacity to reproduce thus retarding growth.

aquasol nitrate test kit ranges from 0 to 160 ppm. this is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable. this is available for salt water.

Nirifying bacteria are autotrophic and are responsible for the conversion of Ammonia to Nitrates. These then produce Nitric Acid. Some of the Species can be particularly troublesome in Cooling systems as they form Zoogloea masses of the organisms embedded in slime. Nitrifying Bacterial species are generally found in Fertilizer Industries where the Ammonia ingress in Water is high.

Denitrifying Bacteria work in the reverse way by reducing Nitrates to Nitrites and then to Ammonia. These Bacteria are detrimental to Close Systems where Nitrite based Corrosion Inhibitors are used.

Iron oxidizing bacteria occur worldwide in fresh water sea and brackish waters. They derive the energy they need to live and multiply by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron or manganese. Generally most species oxidize ferrous or manganese oxides in there extracellular structures like sheaths or stalks rather than inside their own cells. The resulting oxide is insoluble and appears as yellow brown slime especially in iron bearing waters adhering to stones or water plants or even soil. Problems occur when bacteria build up in well systems and reduce well yields by clogging screens and pipes. They comprise of the various species like Sphaerotillus Leptothrix Crenothrix Gallionella and Siderocapsa. Our BACTASLYDE Test Kit is supplied in boxes of 5 along with the complete instructions set for a complete quantitative analysis of the contamination.

Cheknsee – Drinking Water Test Kit (E.coli / Coliform Test)

Water contaminated with bacteria is a major cause of water-borne disease in humans. Enteric diseases like diarrhoea dysentery typhoid paratyphoid gastroenteritis cholera etc. are caused by the tiny menaces viz bacteria. Detecting these dangerous but unseen predators is quite a tough task and normally it is the domain of the white coated microbiologist who works amidst sterile conditions and a lot of hush hush secrecy.

No longer! Modern science has now made testing so easy and convenient. Just do it yourself

Our unique water potability test kit helps you detect coli form group of bacteria with ease and convenience.

These coliform bacteria are found in sewage as they are present in the intestine of man and animal and are generally accompanied by the harmful disease causing bacteria. ChekNsee helps to check water from all kinds of sources viz. taps purifiers coolers storage tanks rivers ponds springs etc. This extremely simple and convenient test can be carried out by anybody anywhere i.e. homes offices factories shops banks hospitals hotels schools etc.

How to Test

• Step 1:-Media pouches and sterile bottle
• Step 2:-Cut open both the pouches carefully.
• Step 3:-Pour the contents of both pouches into the bottle
• Step 4:-Water upto the red arrow mark.
• Step 5:-Keep in a warm place for 18 to 24 hours.
• Step 6:-Then observe the colour of liquid in bottle.

If the colour remains violet water is Potable else if it turns yellow water is Not Potable.

*Conclude the test in 24 hours.

Ammonia is one of the many forms of Nitrogen existing in environment. While other Nitrogen forms (other than Ammonia) can affect aquatic life indirectly Ammonia is directly toxic to aquatic life. Ammonia enters the aquatic surrounding through municipal effluent discharge thru nitrogen waste from mammals or also thru natural means like nitrogen fixation or agriculture runoff water. High levels of Ammonia lead to a toxic buildup in internal tissue and blood in marine species leading to potential death. pH and temperature can affect the Ammonia toxicity to aquatic life. Our AQUASOL Ammonia test kits are available for Salt water.

Both the above kits are based on color comparison. They consist of a reagent NH1 bottle and a comparator tube along with a color comparator. They are extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

Nitrite

Nitrites are salts of nitrous acid which occur naturally or artificially in ground water. They are released in water from Fertilizer runoff water sewage and mineral deposits.High levels of Nitrite are toxic to mammals and other lower forms like marine species. They disturb the oxygen delivering ability ofhemoglobin in the bloodstream. Also large blooms of Algae can grow due to high Nitrite level leading to hypoxia. Hypoxia dead zones created are deadly to almost all marine species. Therefore regularly monitoring of Nitrite levels is very essential and needs to be done judiciously in both marine and fresh water. This is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable making the kit very easy to use. This kit is available for Salt water.

pH Fresh water

pH is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in water. It denotes if the water is acidic (7). When pH is 7 it is said to be neutral. Natural water range between pH 5.0 and pH 10.0 while sea water is near pH 8.3. Monitoring of pH becomes an important exercise for the growth and well being of fresh water species this is especially true for a closed water body viz. breeding pond pans or aquariums. Fresh water species thrive over a large pH range viz.6.0 9.5.The growth retards below 6.0 and below 4.0 most species are killed.

Our freshwater pH test kit is very minimalist easy to use. The range is from 6.0 7.6 and 7.4 9.0.

Nitrate

Nitrates are found in nature and many of our food material. Generally the level of Nitrates is quite low in ground water. In aquatic environments Nitrates may seep in thru fertilizer runoff from cultivated lands municipal industrial and also private sewage disposal systems and waste water refuse dumps and decaying plant debris. High Nitrate levels in Drinking water pose a great health risk to Infants causing Methemoglobinemia Blue Baby Syndrome The presence of Nitrates in the Aquatic environment does not pose such a problem as Ammonia or Nitrites. Nitrate concentrations of 50 ppm or so are quite safe for fish. But if the levels reach 80 ppm then the problem begins as this high concentration can be toxic. Another problem with Nitrates is that Algal blooms happen and these are highly detrimental to the aquatic species. Bacterial and Fungai infections prevail in these conditions and cause the Fish to lose immunity along with their capacity to reproduce thus retarding growth.

AQUASOL Nitrate test kit ranges from 0 to 160 ppm. This is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable. This is available for Salt water.

Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) are those bacteria that can obtain energy by oxidizing organic compounds or molecular hydrogen while reducing sulfate to hydrogen sulfide. They are also know as Sulfide Generating Bacteria (SGB) and commonly found in anaerobic environments where they aid in the degradation of organic materials like secondary oil recovery effluents estuarine waters deep wells cooling waters metalworking fluids water-based hydraulic fluids and petroleum based products. They can survive up to 600 DegC and cause pitting corrosion on metal structures that are exposed to sulfate-containing water by cathodic depolarization. They also play a role in the anaerobic oxidation of methane below the seabed in the transition zone which leads to heavy production loss.

Since sulfate is also found in some formulations of or the other used in water treatment viz corrosion inhibitors coolants etc. Sulfate acts as a hydrogen acceptor produces hydrogen sulfide and ferrous sulfide. These together form a malodorous black slime. In some case bubbles of H2S rise though the water and cause objectionable odors. The corrosion of iron by sulfate reducing bacteria is rapid and unlike ordinary rusting is not self limiting. Our specially developed test kit with a unique 10ml sample size gives a much detailed quantitative analysis of the SRB count in a sample. BACTASLYDE SRB is supplied in boxes of 5 along with the complete instructions set for a complete quantitative analysis of the contamination.

Water is one of the most important component in construction and is required for the preparation of mortar, mixing of cement concrete and for curing work etc. The quality of water used has a direct impact on the strength of the mortar and cement concrete in the construction work. Impurities in water can cause metal corrosion, introduce unwanted silt and clay into the concrete, adversely affect the hardening process of concrete and also reduce the strength by even 25%. Thus the need to ensure the quality of water used during construction is vital.

AQUASOL AE 109 is specially designed for Construction Water Analysis

Arsenic in drinking-water is a hazard to human health. The main source of arsenic in drinking-water is arsenic-rich rocks through which the water has filtered. It may also occur because of mining or industrial activity in some areas. AQUASOL AE408 arsenic test kit provides easy-to-use low-cost method for measuring arsenic levels in water.This water test kit is quite novel and one its kind. It is the effort of our in house Research and developement.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE203 kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE213 kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Chloride ions are one of the major inorganic anions in water and wastewater. Although high concentrations of chloride in water are not known to be toxic to humans they may corrode metal pipes. It is essential to monitor chloride concentration in boiler systems to prevent damage of metal parts. In high levels chloride can corrode stainless steel and be toxic to plant life. Therefore chloride is one of the very important parameters which is frequently tested and our AQUASOL AE213L kit makes testing easy simple at the same time accurate.

Water is required to be cooled for many processes for example air conditioners manufacturing processes or power generation etc. A cooling tower is used to reduce the temperature of a water stream by extracting heat from water and emitting it to the atmosphere. Cooling towers make use of evaporation whereby some of the water is evaporated into a moving air stream and subsequently discharged into the atmosphere. As a result the remainder of the water is cooled down significantly. Water by its basic nature is corrosive. Therefore cooling systems are plagued with corrosion.

Many factors affect corrosion rates in a given cooling water system. The presence of dissolved gases chloride and sulfate levels pH alkalinity scaling tendency and protective ions such as calcium magnesium phosphate nitrate and silicate must all be taken into consideration. The first step to control is detection therefore regular monitoring of the above is absolutely essential.

Boilers are systems which generate steam which consists of two principal parts: the furnace which provides heat usually by burning a fuel and the Boiler proper a device in which the heat changes water into steam. The steam or hot fluid is then recirculated out of the boiler for use in various processes for heating applications.

Proper pre-treatment of Boiler feed water is an important part of operating and maintaining a boiler system. As steam is produced dissolved solids become concentrated and form deposits inside the boiler. This leads to poor heat transfer and reduces the efficiency of the boiler. Dissolved gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide will react with the metals in the boiler system and lead to boiler corrosion. In order to protect the boiler from these contaminants they should be eliminated or at least through external or internal treatment.

Drinking water is supposed to be safe for consumption by humans and animals. Water may be naturally safe or it may need to be treated in order to be safe. Water which is not safe to drink can carry diseases and heavy metals.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a modern process to purify water for a wide range of applications including semiconductors boiler feed water treatment food processing biotechnology pharmaceuticals power generation seawater desalting and municipal drinking water.

Highly purified water is an essential component of bio pharmaceutical industry. It is used as an ingredient in both research procedures and drug formulations and also for general cleaning rinsing etc. In each case the water source must be processed and treated to microbial and chemical contaminants that would otherwise compromise the quality safety efficacy and purity of finished product.

ammonia is one of the many forms of nitrogen existing in environment. while other nitrogen forms (other than ammonia) can affect aquatic life indirectly ammonia is directly toxic to aquatic life. ammonia enters the aquatic surrounding through municipal effluent discharge thru nitrogen waste from mammals or also thru natural means like nitrogen fixation or agriculture runoff water. high levels of ammonia lead to a toxic buildup in internal tissue and blood in marine species leading to potential death. ph and temperature can affect the ammonia toxicity to aquatic life. our aquasol ammonia test kits are available for salt water.

both the above kits are based on color comparison. they consist of a reagent nh1 bottle and a comparator tube along with a color comparator. they are extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

nitrite

nitrites are salts of nitrous acid which occur naturally or artificially in ground water. they are released in water from fertilizer runoff water sewage and mineral deposits.high levels of nitrite are toxic to mammals and other lower forms like marine species. they disturb the oxygen delivering ability ofhemoglobin in the bloodstream. also large blooms of algae can grow due to high nitrite level leading to hypoxia. hypoxia dead zones created are deadly to almost all marine species. therefore regularly monitoring of nitrite levels is very essential and needs to be done judiciously in both marine and fresh water. this is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable making the kit very easy to use. this kit is available for salt water.

ph salt water

ph is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in water. it denotes if the water is acidic (7). when ph is 7 it is said to be neutral. natural water range between ph 5.0 and ph 10.0 while sea water is near ph 8.3. ph is an essential factor which affects the growth of any living species. hence it is always advisable to monitor ph regularly to ensure the well-being of all living species. most marine animals are different from fresh water species in the sense that they require a smaller ph range to thrive viz. 7.5 8.5. this is due to the fact that at lower ph marine species are not able to maintain the salt balance and not only does the animal cease to reproduce but also die.

our kit is based on color comparison. it consists of a single reagent hrp1 & a comparator tube along with a color comparator. it is extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

nitrate

nitrates are found in nature and many of our food material. generally the level of nitrates is quite low in ground water. in aquatic environments nitrates may seep in thru fertilizer runoff from cultivated lands municipal industrial and also private sewage disposal systems and waste water refuse dumps and decaying plant debris. high nitrate levels in drinking water pose a great health risk to infants causing methemoglobinemia blue baby syndrome the presence of nitrates in the aquatic environment does not pose such a problem as ammonia or nitrites. nitrate concentrations of 50 ppm or so are quite safe for fish. but if the levels reach 80 ppm then the problem begins as this high concentration can be toxic. another problem with nitrates is that algal blooms happen and these are highly detrimental to the aquatic species. bacterial and fungai infections prevail in these conditions and cause the fish to lose immunity along with their capacity to reproduce thus retarding growth.

aquasol nitrate test kit ranges from 0 to 160 ppm. this is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable. this is available for salt water.

Nirifying bacteria are autotrophic and are responsible for the conversion of Ammonia to Nitrates. These then produce Nitric Acid. Some of the Species can be particularly troublesome in Cooling systems as they form Zoogloea masses of the organisms embedded in slime. Nitrifying Bacterial species are generally found in Fertilizer Industries where the Ammonia ingress in Water is high.

Denitrifying Bacteria work in the reverse way by reducing Nitrates to Nitrites and then to Ammonia. These Bacteria are detrimental to Close Systems where Nitrite based Corrosion Inhibitors are used.

Iron oxidizing bacteria occur worldwide in fresh water sea and brackish waters. They derive the energy they need to live and multiply by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron or manganese. Generally most species oxidize ferrous or manganese oxides in there extracellular structures like sheaths or stalks rather than inside their own cells. The resulting oxide is insoluble and appears as yellow brown slime especially in iron bearing waters adhering to stones or water plants or even soil. Problems occur when bacteria build up in well systems and reduce well yields by clogging screens and pipes. They comprise of the various species like Sphaerotillus Leptothrix Crenothrix Gallionella and Siderocapsa. Our BACTASLYDE Test Kit is supplied in boxes of 5 along with the complete instructions set for a complete quantitative analysis of the contamination.

Cheknsee – Drinking Water Test Kit (E.coli / Coliform Test)

Water contaminated with bacteria is a major cause of water-borne disease in humans. Enteric diseases like diarrhoea dysentery typhoid paratyphoid gastroenteritis cholera etc. are caused by the tiny menaces viz bacteria. Detecting these dangerous but unseen predators is quite a tough task and normally it is the domain of the white coated microbiologist who works amidst sterile conditions and a lot of hush hush secrecy.

No longer! Modern science has now made testing so easy and convenient. Just do it yourself

Our unique water potability test kit helps you detect coli form group of bacteria with ease and convenience.

These coliform bacteria are found in sewage as they are present in the intestine of man and animal and are generally accompanied by the harmful disease causing bacteria. ChekNsee helps to check water from all kinds of sources viz. taps purifiers coolers storage tanks rivers ponds springs etc. This extremely simple and convenient test can be carried out by anybody anywhere i.e. homes offices factories shops banks hospitals hotels schools etc.

How to Test

• Step 1:-Media pouches and sterile bottle
• Step 2:-Cut open both the pouches carefully.
• Step 3:-Pour the contents of both pouches into the bottle
• Step 4:-Water upto the red arrow mark.
• Step 5:-Keep in a warm place for 18 to 24 hours.
• Step 6:-Then observe the colour of liquid in bottle.

If the colour remains violet water is Potable else if it turns yellow water is Not Potable.

*Conclude the test in 24 hours.

Ammonia is one of the many forms of Nitrogen existing in environment. While other Nitrogen forms (other than Ammonia) can affect aquatic life indirectly Ammonia is directly toxic to aquatic life. Ammonia enters the aquatic surrounding through municipal effluent discharge thru nitrogen waste from mammals or also thru natural means like nitrogen fixation or agriculture runoff water. High levels of Ammonia lead to a toxic buildup in internal tissue and blood in marine species leading to potential death. pH and temperature can affect the Ammonia toxicity to aquatic life. Our AQUASOL Ammonia test kits are available for Salt water.

Both the above kits are based on color comparison. They consist of a reagent NH1 bottle and a comparator tube along with a color comparator. They are extremely easy to use and can be used by anybody at any place.

Nitrite

Nitrites are salts of nitrous acid which occur naturally or artificially in ground water. They are released in water from Fertilizer runoff water sewage and mineral deposits.High levels of Nitrite are toxic to mammals and other lower forms like marine species. They disturb the oxygen delivering ability ofhemoglobin in the bloodstream. Also large blooms of Algae can grow due to high Nitrite level leading to hypoxia. Hypoxia dead zones created are deadly to almost all marine species. Therefore regularly monitoring of Nitrite levels is very essential and needs to be done judiciously in both marine and fresh water. This is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable making the kit very easy to use. This kit is available for Salt water.

pH Fresh water

pH is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in water. It denotes if the water is acidic (7). When pH is 7 it is said to be neutral. Natural water range between pH 5.0 and pH 10.0 while sea water is near pH 8.3. Monitoring of pH becomes an important exercise for the growth and well being of fresh water species this is especially true for a closed water body viz. breeding pond pans or aquariums. Fresh water species thrive over a large pH range viz.6.0 9.5.The growth retards below 6.0 and below 4.0 most species are killed.

Our freshwater pH test kit is very minimalist easy to use. The range is from 6.0 7.6 and 7.4 9.0.

Nitrate

Nitrates are found in nature and many of our food material. Generally the level of Nitrates is quite low in ground water. In aquatic environments Nitrates may seep in thru fertilizer runoff from cultivated lands municipal industrial and also private sewage disposal systems and waste water refuse dumps and decaying plant debris. High Nitrate levels in Drinking water pose a great health risk to Infants causing Methemoglobinemia Blue Baby Syndrome The presence of Nitrates in the Aquatic environment does not pose such a problem as Ammonia or Nitrites. Nitrate concentrations of 50 ppm or so are quite safe for fish. But if the levels reach 80 ppm then the problem begins as this high concentration can be toxic. Another problem with Nitrates is that Algal blooms happen and these are highly detrimental to the aquatic species. Bacterial and Fungai infections prevail in these conditions and cause the Fish to lose immunity along with their capacity to reproduce thus retarding growth.

AQUASOL Nitrate test kit ranges from 0 to 160 ppm. This is based on color comparison and the colors on the comparator are clearly discernable. This is available for Salt water.