Does copper throw off nitrite tests?

[marlin85]

Does cupramine throw off nitrite tests just like it does with ammonia tests?

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[b0bab0ey]

Does cupramine throw off nitrite tests just like it does with ammonia tests?

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Probably. But I wouldn't bother testing for nitrites in QT as fish are only affected by extremely high levels.

 

[MrTuskfish]

Probably. But I wouldn't bother testing for nitrites in QT as fish are only affected by extremely high levels.

+1 Newer info really makes this clear. I never test a QT for nitrite or nitrate.