youngest-fish-nerd

all along i knew about pH,
but i know nothing about nitrate, amonia,and alkaline,
how much are the test kits usually?
what are the usuall readings?
i need to know for the sake of my fish!
lol,
but seriously,
please

bbfeckawitts

Oh no! You really must know these things! Your fish may die! I believe the nitrogen cycle page explains fairly well. Alkaline refers to pH. The more alkaline your water is, the higher your pH. The more Acidic your water is, the lower your pH.
http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

Also most here use and recommend the master kit from API. It is a must. Heres a link to it

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030152&Ne=2

Brianna

Bonochick

That's the test kit I was going to suggest as well. It's really easy, it comes with great instructions and info about the readings. It's on sale here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

youngest-fish-nerd

thank you very much,
now what about amonia?

Bonochick

Your ammonia should be zero, it can be fatal to your fish. That kit will test for ammonia.

youngest-fish-nerd

ok i have everything down,
now i need to test my water,
thank you very much,

youngest-fish-nerd

o got the omonia and ph constant reading one by seachem,
stupid me i thought the sensor was the protective film so i ripped it of,
now i need another amonia test thingy,
man they are expensive