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BubbleLover Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 32 Votes: 45 Registered: 12-Feb-2006	Hi Everyone, I went to my friends home today to do a test on her nitrate level. I noticed when she took the water sample she did so from the water at the top of the tank. Whenever I check my water I hold the vial closed till I'm at least inbetween the middle and bottom of the tank and then let the vial fill. Is there a 'set rule' to where you should be taking your water from when testing? Any comments appreciated. Cheers BubbleLover My Fish like swimming all day long, They love my bubbles 'pop' on their bum! http://photos.yahoo.com/shedevil_90
Posted 18-Mar-2006 12:25
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	I don't think there is a true set rule but I think that things will be more concentrated closer to the bottem. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 18-Mar-2006 16:38
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	I had two tests done today, one from the top of the tank and one from the bottom, they both came back with the same reading. Conclusion : I dont think it really matters where you take the water from. Cheers Crusha Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 18-Mar-2006 17:01
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I always take water from the top of my tanks to do the tests. I think it doesn't make any difference. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 18-Mar-2006 22:51
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	It should not matter where you test it! From a chemistry standpoint, a solution should have the same concentration whereever you test -Josh
Posted 19-Mar-2006 00:17
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	Well not everything stays in solution in an equal concentration. However if you have enough circulation on your tank to keep it filtered the water should all be mixed until it's equal.
Posted 19-Mar-2006 01:29
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The only time I could possibly think of doing a deep water test would be if I started having sudden deaths. The other time would be a very tall 5+ft tall tank. The water should be very close to the same providing you have a good foltration, and water movement with good airation. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 19-Mar-2006 04:52
BubbleLover Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 32 Votes: 45 Registered: 12-Feb-2006	Thanks for your comments. I now know I don't need to get my sleeves wet My Fish like swimming all day long, They love my bubbles 'pop' on their bum! http://photos.yahoo.com/shedevil_90
Posted 20-Mar-2006 07:21


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