What is the powder in the Salifert Nitrite Test kit? [Archive]

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SasquatchFarmer

12/01/2008, 06:59 PM

What chemical is this? Thanks!

Randy Holmes-Farley

12/01/2008, 07:41 PM

I do not believe that Salifert has made the ingredients public.

FWIW, I do not think that nitrite is worth testing for in marine aquariums as it is not toxic in them. :)

SasquatchFarmer

12/01/2008, 08:03 PM

Thanks Randy! That is good to know.

Randy Holmes-Farley

12/02/2008, 05:51 AM

You're welcome.

I discuss it here:

Nitrite and the Reef Aquarium
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rhf/index.htm