Water testing

[MRshouty]

How do I test my water for nitrite and the such, is there a kit?

And how often should I check my water?

 

[canarsie11]

Go get a fresh water test kit!

 

[3fsh]

There are several water testing kits on the market. Make sure they include tests for: Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, General Hardness, and pH. When you are cycling your aquarium you should test every day. Once it has been cycled you can test it once a week.

 

[bigphesta]

are there any digital testers? Do the paper strips work better than the droppers of fluids?

 

[Bol]

The only common digital tester I know of is for pH (not counting things like TDS, ORP, conductivity and salinity).

The paper test strips, in my experience, are less precise than liquid tests. Many people think they're less accurate, too. In addition, paper test strips are more expensive, per test.