SN test fail

[conejo triste]

I bought SN and tested it using an aquarium kit, but the results showed there was little nitrite. I don't know whether the test is unreliable or I got scammed, but I guess it's the latter. Regardless I am completely devastated.

 

[kawaiiphantom]

I am so sorry this happened to you it must have been really rough :[ especially after putting in the effort. Was the source MDS? Hope that's okay to ask :> don't feel pressured to reply if not comfy with it

 

[conejo triste]

I am so sorry this happened to you it must have been really rough :[ especially after putting in the effort. Was the source MDS? Hope that's okay to ask :> don't feel pressured to reply if not comfy with it

No, it wasn't MDS. I don't know that source unfortunately haha, but maybe I'll look into that one. Thank you for the kind message I really appreciate. Much love.

 

[DreamEnd]

No, it wasn't MDS. I don't know that source unfortunately haha, but maybe I'll look into that one. Thank you for the kind message I really appreciate. Much love.

can you name which one it is? initials are fine

 

[Don’tfallin]

Sorry the test showed low nitrites. :(
Glad it wasn't mds

 

[conejo triste]

can you name which one it is? initials are fine

Is it okay if I pm you? I'm not very aware of initials used for sources. I apologize!

 

[DreamEnd]

Is it okay if I pm you? I'm not very aware of initials used for sources. I apologize!

go ahead

 

[Mayonaise]

You may want to try a different test kit from a different brand. Also, there is a product specifically designed to check for nitrites only, as opposed to strips which generally check for multiple substances ot once. Check it out here, and here's a video about how to use it

 

[grahf]

You may want to try a different test kit from a different brand. Also, there is a product specifically designed to check for nitrites only, as opposed to strips which generally check for multiple substances ot once. Check it out here, and here's a video about how to use it

Hey could you help me reading my test, are my nitrates (upper) is too high
1. Nitrate
2. Nitrite
Thanks

 

[Mayonaise]

Hey could you help me reading my test, are my nitrates (upper) is too high
1. Nitrate
2. Nitrite
Thanks

Hi, yes, your test reads high nitrAtes but I wouldn't worry about it. Most of these strips read high nitrAtes when high nitrites are present.
If your nitrite level is high enough and you stored your SN properly you should be good to go

 

[grahf]

Hi, yes, your test reads high nitrAtes but I wouldn't worry about it. Most of these strips read high nitrAtes when high nitrites are present.
If your nitrite level is high enough and you stored your SN properly you should be good to go

Thank you so much for replying, when I see SN test in SN bible by Vizzy, it show little nitrates so I'm worried with my test showing high nitrates

This picture from SN bible show little nitrates

 

[Mayonaise]

Thank you so much for replying, when I see SN test in SN bible by Vizzy, it show little nitrates so I'm worried with my test showing high nitrates
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This picture from SN bible show little nitrates

Yes, I understand your concern. I'm not an expert but the difference between your result and that shown in the pic might be due to differences between the two strip brands.
Anyway, @Relic is the right person to ask. I hope she won't mind being summoned

 

[Relic]

might be due to differences between the two strip brands

That is a possibility. The strip above with a low nitrate result is Tetra, these are relatively good. Result similar to this is expected from a reagent grade fresh SN, the small time hobby (re)sellers are unlikely to provide that quality. Overall, the test result in question looks fine.

 

[grahf]

Yes, I understand your concern. I'm not an expert but the difference between your result and that shown in the pic might be due to differences between the two strip brands.
Anyway, @Relic is the right person to ask. I hope she won't mind being summoned

That is a possibility. The strip above with a low nitrate result is Tetra, these are relatively good. Result similar to this is expected from a reagent grade fresh SN, the small time hobby (re)sellers are unlikely to provide that quality. Overall, the test result in question looks fine.

Thank you so much for replying