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.