How Often Do You Need To Check Water Tests?

[emzyp]

ph,nitrite,ammonia,nitrate? is every other day too much?

 

[Gilli]

Every other day is not necessary. It will also work out expensive as you will get through your test kit fast! Some people do them every 2 weeks, some once a month.

I do mine once a week just before I do my vac and water change- that way you can spot any problems and correct them before they get out of hand.

 

[Colin_T]

if the tank is established and the filters have cycled, then check the water quality once a week before you do a water change (as suggested by Gilli). The PH can be checked several times a week and if it is stabile then you can check it once a week.
If you lose a fish, the water goes cloudy or starts to smell, then test the water.
Before you go to the LFS to buy any new fish, test the water.

 

[5teady_2012]

I tend to test for just nitrite 1 time per week, and ammonia 1 time per week, before waterchanges.

 

[emzyp]

once a week it is then! cheers, i had been doing mine every other day

 

[raptorrex]

only if i feel there is any need too, and i am not alone on this!