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	How long after cleaning to test?
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Here's an issue I've been pondering... after I clean the tank... algae scrape, change filters, etc. How long should I wait to test the water? I figure an hour, but should I wait longer?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	an hr is sufficient...for the water has gone through several times to the filter..but what i usually do is the day after
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
rohnds Fingerling Posts: 27 Kudos: 25 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Oct-2003	One hour should be more than enough since if you have the right fileration setup, the entire volume of water in your tank should have gne via the filter 6 or 7 time. Rohn
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	why do you test water after you clean the tank? if the tank is established you should rarley need to test especially if you do regular maintenance The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	The tank in question is new. I rarely test the older tanks, 'casue I can normally see when something's wrong. I actually tested by 30g for the first time in about eight months recently, only to show my boyfriend what the new tank's tests should look like when cycled. Well, that and the pH test. I just want to make sure that I'm getting proper readings from the new tank while I'm going through the stocking phase.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Testing could be done before maintenance to see how far the system has changed since the last time. If values are far out of wack, perhaps you might want to change the water more frequently. As far as testing a tank after maintenance, I always check mine the next day. With a heavily planted tank, waiting allows everything to circulate and settle back down. Then I test to see how much I need to add (stump remover for instance) to bring things back to where they should be. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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