Seachem Prime?

[H3D]

ahhhh there we go. english lol.

but so if i test too quick it will show some levels of ammonia, when they may be absent or at a less level?

Correct. For this reason it would be best to do NH3 test before doing the water change so there is no mistake.

 

[FtwayneFish]

when do you guys test your water?

 

[H3D]

I do my testing right before planed water changes or if i suspect a problem with the tank.

 

[FtwayneFish]

dont you wanna test after? or like really a day after to let it settle down to what the values will actually be for the week?

 

[jmhart]

dont you wanna test after? or like really a day after to let it settle down to what the values will actually be for the week?

The information I care about and test for is: what levels am I at before a water change, and why is there a problem.

Therefore, when I used to test(I don't anymore), I test before a water change and when there was a problem.

After a long time, with no problems, I quit testing.

 

[FtwayneFish]

cause your the MAN jeffrey!

 

[Penfan66]

:iagree:

As a aquarium matures the need for testing goes down. I don't test for anything unless I think there might be a problem (which would be rare). The only thing I do now is watch my drop checker.

 

[FtwayneFish]

what does that tell you? and what do you do accroding to the readings?

 

[jmhart]

A drop checker will tell you how much co2 is in your tank. From there, you can see if you need to add more or less co2.

 

[FtwayneFish]

how would you do that with DIY?