Question: How long should I wait to get a good water parameter reading?

Fearmancer · 08-07-2011, 07:54 PM

I tend to wait 24 hours after a water change. But I was curious how long you all wait and if there is a minimum amount of time (scientifically or close enough).

Fearmancer · 08-07-2011, 08:45 PM

Well I generally vacuum the gravel which stirs up some stuff. But yeah thats not a bad idea. I'll try that and post the results on here, I just did a water change.. Maybe it will be helpful in the future to someone else. I'm not in a terrible hurry to check my stats. I did not check before, but two days ago. AMM 0ppm, NI 0ppm, NA 80-160 ppm, pH 8.2

Fearmancer · 08-07-2011, 08:51 PM

Two hour check, AMM 0, NO2 0, NO3 40-80, pH 7.8-8.0. After 20% Water check.

Fearmancer · 08-07-2011, 10:31 PM

4 hour check. ph 8.0- 8.2, amm 0-.25, no2 .25, no3 40-80.

Fearmancer · 08-08-2011, 12:26 AM

I have four amazon swords (one big, three small ones) and a little bit of small java ferns (5 sprouts). I have my timer set for 12hours. Never tried changing it, tho I have been thinking about letting it have more lights for my little otos to have some algae. I didn't know that light time could change the pH. My pH has been pretty high lately, not totally sure why. Unfortunately their won't be anymore tests as I broke ALL my my test tubes by knocking over my test tube rack with a loaf of bread.

jrman83 · 08-08-2011, 04:18 AM

There is a site that sells the testtubes in a 10pk. If I test after my water change, I just give it time for the water to fully turn over.

Fearmancer · 08-08-2011, 11:15 AM

Could you give me a link to this site. I want 5ml test tubes with a good stopper and I can't seem to find them.

Fearmancer · 08-08-2011, 11:21 AM

Well I've found plenty. The problem is I have a 1000, 500, or 100 minimum.

jrman83 · 08-08-2011, 01:39 PM

There are a few sites that sell them Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Replacement Test Tubes Saltwater Test Kits

Fearmancer · 08-08-2011, 05:12 PM

I already have a test kit
I'd rather not buy another one. But I may end up going that.

08-07-2011, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Fearmancer Fearmancer's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 200 Name: Chuck Location: Lebanon, Ohio Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 96 Times Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Question: How long should I wait to get a good water parameter reading? Well I generally vacuum the gravel which stirs up some stuff. But yeah thats not a bad idea. I'll try that and post the results on here, I just did a water change.. Maybe it will be helpful in the future to someone else. I'm not in a terrible hurry to check my stats. I did not check before, but two days ago. AMM 0ppm, NI 0ppm, NA 80-160 ppm, pH 8.2 __________________ 29g Tall FW: Many Swordtails: 1 lemon, 6-8 neon/pineapple, 1 Gold Tuxedo, ? fry; 1 Clown Pleco; 3 Otocinclus Cats, and MTS. Planted: Amazon Swords. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

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Fearmancer Fearmancer's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 200 Name: Chuck Location: Lebanon, Ohio Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 96 Times Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Question: How long should I wait to get a good water parameter reading? Two hour check, AMM 0, NO2 0, NO3 40-80, pH 7.8-8.0. After 20% Water check. __________________ 29g Tall FW: Many Swordtails: 1 lemon, 6-8 neon/pineapple, 1 Gold Tuxedo, ? fry; 1 Clown Pleco; 3 Otocinclus Cats, and MTS. Planted: Amazon Swords. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Last edited by Fearmancer : 08-07-2011 at 10:34 PM.

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Fearmancer Fearmancer's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 200 Name: Chuck Location: Lebanon, Ohio Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 96 Times Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Question: How long should I wait to get a good water parameter reading? 4 hour check. ph 8.0- 8.2, amm 0-.25, no2 .25, no3 40-80. __________________ 29g Tall FW: Many Swordtails: 1 lemon, 6-8 neon/pineapple, 1 Gold Tuxedo, ? fry; 1 Clown Pleco; 3 Otocinclus Cats, and MTS. Planted: Amazon Swords. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

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