Water Test, What To Do?

[gtigaz]

just done a water test and the ph is 7.4 the ammonia is 0.25, nitrite 0 and nitrate is 40ppm, its water change day tomorrow what should i do is my water test ok?

thanks in advance

gaz

 

[sharknado]

Ammonia should be zero. I would recommend a water change today then retest tomorrow to see whats up with that ammonia. Nitrates are a bit high but that depends on your tap too, personally not levels I would be too concerned about.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

What test kit are you using?  What dechlorinator do you use?
 
 
Is this a cycled tank, or is it a new set-up? 

 

[gtigaz]

thanks for your replys, the test kit im using is a api master test kit and im using aqua one water conditioner , the tank isn't new its been running for about 6 months now.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

It could be a false reading, a reading of 0.25ppm on the API isn't unusual when its not really there.
 
 
I wouldn't worry about a 0.25ppm reading a day before a water change.  I'd do the change as scheduled.  If the ammonia starts reading higher, then worry.
 
 
Be certain to take the reading in natural light as well.

 

[gtigaz]

oh right that is good then, ive done a 25% change this morning so il do another test before sunset tonight thanks for your reply