{"product_id":"seachem-nitirite-nitrate-kit-75-tests","title":"Seachem Nitrite \u0026 Nitrate Kit 75 Tests","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo of the most important numbers in a cycling or established tank, from one kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem MultiTest Nitrite \u0026amp; Nitrate covers both parameters in a single 75+ test kit, reading nitrite from 0–25 mg\/L (detecting below 0.1 mg\/L) and nitrate from 0–50 mg\/L (detecting below 0.2 mg\/L), in fresh or marine water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy test both together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite is the acute danger — it spikes during a tank's cycling phase and after a sudden bioload increase, and it's directly toxic to fish at low concentrations. Nitrate is the chronic, slow-building number that tells you how well water changes and filtration are keeping pace with waste. Testing only one gives half the picture; this kit reads both from the same test plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 75 tests per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 39c per test at full retail price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite range 0–25 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, detecting changes below 0.1 mg\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate range 0–50 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, detecting changes below 0.2 mg\/L, with colour-chart steps of 0.1–1 mg\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-cavity test plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — compare up to six samples side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference sample included\u003c\/strong\u003e to check the kit is reading correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — one kit for the whole store's tank types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTests per kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNitrite range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–25 mg\/L, detects \u0026lt;0.1 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNitrate range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–50 mg\/L, detects \u0026lt;0.2 mg\/L, 0.1–1 mg\/L chart steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per test\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39c per test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU \/ Barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA1114 \/ 000116096003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite Reagent 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate Reagent 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate reference sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample pipette and spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite\/nitrate colour chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-cavity test plate and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose a water sample with the nitrite reagent and read against the nitrite side of the colour chart, then dose a separate sample with the nitrate reagent and read against the nitrate side. Run the included reference sample alongside a tank sample whenever a result looks unexpectedly high or low, to confirm the kit itself is reading correctly. Store reagents cool and out of direct light between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e new tanks being cycled, where nitrite is the number to watch daily, and established tanks tracking nitrate build-up between water changes. Works in both freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrate testing in heavily-stocked reef tanks running consistently near zero, where a lower-range, finer-resolution reef nitrate kit will read more precisely than this general-purpose kit's 0.1–1 mg\/L steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from children. Handle reagents carefully and avoid skin and eye contact — rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-multitest-ammonia-75-tests\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Ammonia\u003c\/a\u003e — the third leg of the nitrogen cycle, and essential during tank cycling alongside nitrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-multitest-phosphate-75-tests\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e — rounds out a full nutrient picture for algae control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. Store reagents cool and dark between uses. Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to Seachem's own guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to test nitrite and nitrate separately, or does one test cover both?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're separate readings from the same kit — dose one sample with the nitrite reagent and a second sample with the nitrate reagent, then read each against its own side of the colour chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is nitrite more urgent to watch than nitrate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrite is directly toxic to fish at low concentrations and spikes suddenly during cycling or after a bioload increase. Nitrate builds up slowly and is managed with routine water changes rather than requiring an emergency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this kit accurate enough for a low-nutrient reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a general-purpose kit with 0.1–1 mg\/L nitrate chart steps, which is coarser than dedicated low-range reef nitrate kits. It's well suited to fresh and marine tanks generally, but a reef-specific kit will read more precisely near zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many tests do I actually get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 75, at around 39c per test, covering both nitrite and nitrate readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this kit during fishless cycling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's well suited to tracking the nitrite spike and the appearance of nitrate that marks a tank's nitrogen cycle progressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242264248611,"sku":"AA1114","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-nitirite-nitrate-kit-43160355799331.webp?v=1790231147","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-nitirite-nitrate-kit-75-tests","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}