Testing My Water!

[melz]

Hi people and good morning, i have just done a 15% water change and was wondering how soon can i do a water test after a water change,

many thanks

~mel~

 

[melz]

surely theres people out there with an answer for me

 

[backtotropical]

It depends how much circulation you have in the tank. You want the fresh water to mix in properly before testing, or the result wont be accurate.

I usually leave it 1/2 hour to an hour, although if circulation is good, i suppose you could test almost immediately.

 

[melz]

hi its been about 5 hours since i dont water change, will i get accurate results if i do it now

 

[backtotropical]

Definitely.

edit: Just noticed, this was my 1000th post.

 

[melz]

fingers crossed for my nitrite result

its looking good for my nitrite 2 more mins to wait................hopefully i'll finely be able to get some bloody fish lol

the nitrite has slightly gone a tiny bit darker blue , do u think its worth taking a water sample to the fish pet store

 

[Tobigara]

i wouldn't really bother with taking a water sample to the lfs if you have a liquid test kit. as long as you follow the directions.

i would keep doing water changes until the ammonia and nitrite are below .25