umm i have a tank and ive never checked the ph or anything. in a beginner and my 7 mollies had babies. i have then in a breeder net thingie but i want to learn propper tank care and management.
ur advice will really help
thanks
2007-07-24 11:41:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
pH is much talked about and discussed, but in reality is the molehill the mountain was made from if you get my drift. The only time pH is really a concern is 1) very delicate fish 2) when you first get new fish for an established tank to make sure the water in your tank is close to the water in the bag so you know to mix them slowly if they are not close. Your fish sound like they are doing well at whatever pH you have. Given that, you don't need to change it, so no need to check it at this point either.
As for the how, with a pH test kit, available at any pet store and only a few dollars.
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2007-07-24 11:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's not much reason for you to check the pH in your tank. Typically pH isn't a problem in a fish tank unless you are keeping some fish that require very soft water and a low pH.
But if you do need to check it the easiest way is to take a cup of tank water to your local fish store and ask them to test it for you.
2007-07-24 11:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get PH and Amonia test strips from Petsmart or Walmart. They are easy to use and work well!
You can also take some water in a bag up to petsmart and they will test your water for free!
2007-07-24 11:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you always want to check your water parameters once and awhile. If setting up a new tank then you want to do it every week. But since your tank is established, you can check it once and awhile.
But always after one of fish dies, always check thewater parameters.
you check your water ph, by getting test strips for ammonia and ph. There are other ways of testing, via getting a water sample and adding test indicators and base the result off the chart it gives u.
2007-07-24 11:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tetra Laborette Deluxe Test Kit (205741)
A complete test kit for freshwater aquariums. Kit includes ammonia, nitrate, pH, carbonate, hardness and general hardness tests. it also includes a testing booklet, logbook, syringe dispencer and two test vials.
$14.89
2007-07-24 20:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt need to check it in a mollie tank, What you do have to do is check ammonia,nitrite, Especially if your tank is overstalked.
2007-07-24 11:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get test strips to test the ph.
2007-07-24 12:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by Florin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to walmart and get a water testing kit...i got one yesterday from there, and the brand its made by is API brand
2007-07-24 11:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by trl. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋