Check pH levels once a week as many factors can cause pH changes which can cause stress to your fish. The correct pH helps to ensure healthy fish, encourages breeding, and allows plants to grow properly. Maintaining proper pH is one of the most important elements to keeping a successful aquarium. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, pH lower than 7.0 is acidic, pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline. PH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity in water. The ideal level for freshwater tanks is 120 - 300 ppm, for saltwater tanks 180 - 300 ppm. It is very important that you test your tap water before adding it to your aquarium to ensure the safety of your fish.Īlkalinity (buffering capacity) determines the ability to maintain a constant pH in the aquarium. Chlorine and often chloramine are added to city water to destroy harmful bacteria and organisms in drinking water and can be deadly to your fish. Total chlorine is the measure of free chlorine and chloramine combined. Note: the total hardness pad is not used for saltwater tank readings. Hardness below 50 ppm can affect pH, over 150 ppm can result in the formation of white mineral deposits on tanks and equipment. Water hardness affects the fish’s ability to maintain correct balance between its internal body fluids and the external environment.
Hardness is the measure of calcium and magnesium in the water. Nitrite is extremely harmful to fish and can result in severe fish loss. Nitrite is a waste product produced by bacteria in the biological filter as it breaks down ammonia. Levels should be kept below 40 ppm and should be tested weekly. High levels can lead to excessive algae growth. Nitrate is used by aquatic plants and algae as a food source. Nitrate is the byproduct of nitrifying bacteria in the biological filter breaking down ammonia and nitrite.
Tests for water quality in fresh and saltwater aquariums. Besides the most accurate results, Tetra 6 in 1 EasyStrips uses 3 pads that test for General water Hardness (GH), nitrates, nitrites, alkalinity (KH), and pH levels. This amazing advancement gives you the most accurate results compared to other products that often indicate higher, inaccurate readings. Just a quick dip in your aquarium water, a 60- second wait, and you will find out your results. Tetra ® 6-in-1 EasyStrips are easy to use. A healthy aquatic environment starts with clean water, so be sure to use EasyStrips to promote a vibrant aquarium. By quickly testing for all water quality issues in your aquarium water, EasyStrips provide accurate results with minimal effort, and have the most advanced technology in water testing because they're designed from the same medical and scientific laboratory technology. Maintaining a healthy, safe aquarium environment for your fish is important, and regularly testing your water levels in the aquarium is critical to success.
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