Fish Tank Test
Kit Recommendations Chart.
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LR=Low Range |
Test
Frequency |
Acceptable
Range |
pH
|
Several
times a week,
if not daily. |
7.8-8.2
(8.0 is a good
mid point.) |
LR
Ammonia
(NH³
NH³+4) |
Daily
during tank
cycling; once
every 2-3 weeks
thereafter. |
0.0
ppm |
LR
Nitrite
(NO²) |
Daily
during tank
cycling; once
every 2-3 weeks
thereafter. |
0.0-0.01
ppm |
LR
Nitrate
(NO³-) |
Once
per week.
Note: If test is
for
Nitrate Nitrogen
(N or NO³-N),
multiply reading by
4.4 to get Nitrate
(NO³-) ionic results. |
An
immeasurable
amount is optimal!
10-20 ppm is
acceptable with up
to 40-60 ppm ok, but
strongly not advised. |
Specific
Gravity
(Salinity) |
Weekly
|
1.020-1.023
|
Temperature
|
Daily
|
75°-80°F
(24°-27°C),
with 77°F (25°C) being a good
mid point. |
Copper
|
If
used for parasite
control, daily. |
0.15-0.25
ppm
(If below 0.15 ppm,
it is not effective!) |
Other
Optional
Fish-Only
Tank Tests |
-General
Hardness
(GH)
-Carbonate Hardness
(KH)
-Alkalinity
-Dissolved Oxygen |
Refer
to individual test kit directions,
and below chart
reference resources. |
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