Agreed, the strips are fairly worthless compared to the liquid kits. Also, I would do a 30-50% water change every week.
Should I trust the Quick Dip water tests?
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Not to mention if you live in a humid climate, or if a little wet finger makes it into the bottle, the strips can be even less accurate, than they already are.
which is why i recommend several smaller changes over the course of a couple days. if the tank happens to be suffering from OTS, the fish may shock from a large water change.
Good point, although since he does do weekly water changes (albeit small), I was thinking more along the line of possible bacteria/contaminate. It's hard to gauge possibly of OTS without some idea of what the true Nitrates/pH etc? I do agree though that the cautious route would be better to take.
mostlycichlids
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I think strips are ok for a general guide. But a liquid test is much more accurate and will pay for it self ten fold.
So i ordered API test kit from Fosters.
I thought that I read that Rainbow do not due well with alot of water changes. I also work out of town during the week. My girlfriend is allergic to fish.
I have done a few 25% changes since the death.
SO to keep this problem from reoccuring I need to do more water changes more often right. And still be carefull not overfeed. Right. I need a clear answer.
I thought that I read that Rainbow do not due well with alot of water changes. I also work out of town during the week. My girlfriend is allergic to fish.
I have done a few 25% changes since the death.
SO to keep this problem from reoccuring I need to do more water changes more often right. And still be carefull not overfeed. Right. I need a clear answer.
Hmm, I've never heard that about rainbows. I've heard that they can be somewhat sensitive, so clean water is a must. To me, that means plenty of water changes.
