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I have a question for you all I know about testing ph but what else in the water do you test and with what and how often? Sorry I am new to all this, thanks
 
Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and water temp.. I check mine once every 5-7 days, generally once a week :)

Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0, nitrate preferably low but can be under 40, temp should be 20 max.
 
So do I go to pet store to get something to test them with, I have a ph tester and a thermometer.
Thanks for reply
 
I'm in sydney, where abouts are you at? Any pet store should have tests, and definitely any local fish shops. And buy the liquid tests instead of test strips, they may be expensive but they last long and more accurate.
 
Ok great thanks will do that in the morning.
I am in Sydney too
Thank god it's cooling down now
 
I know right, I guess our summer will be a scorcher from the looks of our spring :( luckily I live by the beach I have a nice cool breeze :p where abouts in sydney are you?
 
Yep have had to have the air con on most if the day but the breeze now is beautiful.
I am near Camden if you know where that is
 
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