Which One Do I Trust?

[FlyingFish]

Hi All.

Just done a Nitrite test with "Filter Check" and the resaults were horrifiying to say the least. It shouwed between 4 and 5mg/l.

So tested with the "Tetra 5 in 1 Sticks" and it showed as fractioanly over 0.

Which one do I trust? - The fish (4 Black Widow Tertras) seem fine but one, Jeremiah, keeps going off on his own for a bit and then rejoining the group, and then being a loner again... Think thats just him though.

So which test do I trust?

 

[velcrohead]

I have always put my trust in the tetra liquid tests, I find them easier to read being colour blind.
I have seen other posts by you about this I think, What is this "Filter Check" you keep refering to?, Is it a brand name?.

 

[FlyingFish]

I have always put my trust in the tetra liquid tests, I find them easier to read being colour blind.
I have seen other posts by you about this I think, What is this "Filter Check" you keep refering to?, Is it a brand name?.

It's made by "Interpet" and its part of their range: Filter Start, Filter Check etc. First few time when I had no fish - 0 resault. but the last few days its been throwing alarming figures at me. Been doing 10% water changes dailey, added a Nitra-zorb pack and yet the resault has got worse??#@/? I think its not giving me true readings, as the Tetra sticks are far different, and much more belivable.

 

[WILDER]

The test strips are not very accurate so i agree, liquid test kits are the best.

 

[FlyingFish]

The test strips are not very accurate so i agree, liquid test kits are the best.

So should i be worrying??

These are the 5 in 1 strips>

http/www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/acatal..._TETRA_120.html

These are the tablets (towards the bottom> ID: 17094)
http/www.k9capers.com/shop/products.asp?cat=301

 

[WILDER]

The master kit is a bargain, scroll down near the bottom of the page.
http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/listsecti...tp=122&rets=264

Also that tank isn't big enough for four black widow tetra's, they really need above 20gals.
Plus they are hardy fish.

 

[FlyingFish]

The master kit is a bargain, scroll down near the bottom of the page.
http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/listsecti...tp=122&rets=264

Also that tank isn't big enough for four black widow tetra's, they really need above 20gals.
Plus they are hardy fish.

So it is i think i'll get one...
but for the time being which one should i trust??

 

[WILDER]

Tetra for now, never used the other brand, but same as i say the test strip card are not accurate, you will have to go by the fish for now and keep a close eye on them, if they start darting around and hanging near the surface preform a water change, would also add two teaspoons of salt to help with there gills.

 

[smmetz]

Maybe you can test your tap water, assuming it should not have much if any nitrites. That way, you can see if the test kit can still give lower results.

 

[FlyingFish]

Tetra for now, never used the other brand, but same as i say the test strip card are not accurate, you will have to go by the fish for now and keep a close eye on them, if they start darting around and hanging near the surface preform a water change, would also add two teaspoons of salt to help with there gills.

Are they not freshwater?

 

[WILDER]

Are not freshwater, the fish or the tests.

 

[FlyingFish]

Are not freshwater, the fish or the tests.

Tetras are fresh water fish - why do i need salt???

 

[WILDER]

As it helps them during the cycle, and ammonia and nitrites.
http/www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=335