Measuring Stats - Do It At Home

[fish-gambler]

Hi,

Are there any methods to determine ammonia, nitrate etc levels using household goods?

Thanks
Max

 

[Tanked]

I buy test kits at my local LSF

 

[fish-gambler]

Hi,

I live in the stix somewhere in South Africa. So i'll only be able 2 get a kit via mail within a week or two, there be the reason for my question.

R
M

 

[Harmonic]

Well... ammonia actually becomes visible in the tank in high concentrations. Looks "hazy"

Nitrates provide food for brown algaes, so seeing a lot of brown algae could indicate high nitrates.

You better not wait for any signs though. Just do a few extra water changes till your test kits arive.

 

[fish-gambler]

Well I got stuck in and cleaned the whole tank ( I kept about 50% of my water) and there was a load of white muck amongst the grit.

Let's see if I can keep my last pleco alive. Thanks 4 the help

 

[Tanked]

keep us posted and best of luck.

 

[fish-gambler]

Will do. Finished building my tank with marine silicon - some kind soul gave me some.

Going to try cichlids...

 

[Tanked]

be sure that the silicon is fully dry, you wouldn't want to have atnk break or poison you fish. best of luck m8

 

[fish-gambler]

72 hours should do the trick...I only have water for the tank....

BTW. Guiness is the best!