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goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	I just brought a PH test kit and want to know if i have to do it everyday or every few days. Does it depend on what the test result is ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I would test the ph of your tank just once a week. Ph doesn't usually change drastically, but if it does, then you should use your kit daily as you try to find a solution. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Ok. so only do it once a week unless it changes drasitcly. So really i test it each day but don't add ph up or down if needed ?. [span class="edited"][Edited by goldfisher 2004-09-07 19:29][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Also i would like to kno about betta and guppy ph. It says on their profiles that they like 7.0 - 8.0. My ph strip only goes from 6.2 to 7.4 ?. any of these are ok ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
solublefish Fish Addict Posts: 562 Kudos: 850 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	Well, what is the pH of your tank? Guppies and bettas are very hardy, and can do well in a variety of pH levels. You shouldn't worry about it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	The strip test generally aren't the best or the most acurate ones out there. So I would recommend against buying that kind from now on. Go with liquid regent tests instead. What is the pH of your tank right now? After you tank is set up and cycled, you'll only really need to do pH tests about once a week. Do one right before your water change. And do one on your NEW water, which you are replacing for the old, to make sure it matches.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Dont' even bother adding PH up or down. Not only do they not work, but altering the ph of the tank is often more stressful on the fish then helpful. 7-8 is a nice wide PH, depending on what your water is ( either I missed it or you didnt' report) they should be fine without you having to mess around trying to change the Ph . If your water is really different, either pick fish more appropriate for your water, or use natural methods of altering the ph. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Well i have my betta in a 3gallon tank and the ph at the moment is 7.4. It has stay at that for about 2 days now. I shall have to look at prices and stuff for the liquid test kit at my lfs.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22


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