Red Sea Nitrate Pro Test Kit - Precipitate?

[c0mp|ex]

I purchased the Red Sea Algae Control Kit a few weeks ago from Marine Depot. I love it so far except my only problem is that i seem to have a precipitate forming when i run the nitrate test. My final results come out reading what seems to be 0ppm but i also see a precipitate form. Is this supposed to happen?

I'm getting the same exact results as the person in this thread.
http://www.thesaltybox.com/forum/help-advice/91560-red-sea-nitrate-pro-kit.html#post778055

Let me know. Thanks
Tad

[RedSea Aviad]

Hi Tad,
The residue that forms on the bottom of the vial is part of the chemical reaction.


Watch this short video, I hope it would help.

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If there are any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Enjoy your weekend.

Aviad

[c0mp|ex]

Thanks! I just wanted to make sure that this wasn't something that was abnormal. If i need to do a high range test, I'll know by getting the maximum value as the result when running the low range test, correct? Thanks again!

[RedSea Aviad]

You are correct!
There is a table in the manual that will assist you translating the reading of the dilution.
Aviad.