Easy water test question

[Perry T]

When testing ammonia with a dye test kit, is it normal if the test results in a cloudy, opaque, yellow?

Here is the reason I ask a seemingly ridiculous question. My son's tank recently had a run-away heater. Temp. went 90+.javascript:smilie('')
eek We knew something was wrong when half the fish, snails, and shrimp died. Since my son, he's 11, usually test the water I don't remember is that cloudiness is normal. My fresh water tests are always clear yellow.

Any tips on how to get our tank back in shape?

 

[funman1]

what kit are you using?

 

[Perry T]

Its called Saltwater Master. I don't have it infront of me so I can't give you any more detail.

 

[a4twenty]

sounds like aquarium pharmaceuticals, not the best or most reliable but .... i have used them for ammonia and nitrite basically for ease of use (and cheaper for multiple testing). and yes my ammonia test went cloudy when i added the first chemical to the sample.

 

[Mike and Tori]

Try Salifert test kits. I've had my best luck with those.

 

[Perry T]

Yes, I'll try the Salifert kit after were done with the one we have now. Sounds like its all ok.

Thanks for your replies!