Water analysis is a common practice in aquaculture. Many different water quality parameters such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, total ammonia nitrogen, nitrate, and nitrite help farmers and farm managers identify and manage their pond conditions. Among these parameters, nitrogen species and alkalinity are considered some of the most important since they are connected with incidences of algae blooms and diseases.
Test kits are a quick tool for water analysis, generating fast results which help farmers and farm managers monitor their pond environment. Despite their increasing importance in aquaculture, results generated from these consumer-available kits vary depending on the type of kit and manufacturer.
For more details on how to measure inorganic nitrogen, please refer to our Technical Bulletin: Water Quality Test Kit Validation for Aquaculture