May 25, 2012

Chlorine/Chloramine Test Kit

Chlorine/Chloramine Test Kit

Fresh Water Use. Water MUST be tested regular to maintain GOOD WATER QUALITY Allows you to SAFELY:

LaMotte® Test Kits: Chlorine

LaMotte® Test Kits: Chlorine

Chlorine and chloramines (chlorine/ammonia complex) are toxic to fish, and the presence of one or the other can be expected in your municipal water supply ...

Chlorine/Chloramine Test Kit

Chlorine/Chloramine Test Kit

Chlorine and chloramines are harmful to fish and will kill the beneficial nitrifying bacteria in the pond. Likewise, they may burn or kill aquatic plants. Chlorine, a volatile gas, will dissipate with water circulation and exposure to the air within one or two days. Chloramines, however take much longer to break down. City water suppliers are more frequently adding ammonia to combine with chlorine to product the longer-lasting chloramines. It is not uncommon for city water to test positive for ammonia straight out of the tap.