Testing Water

[badger89]

Hiya all new to the I would like to know when best to test the water after a water change or day or so after?

Stay safe,
Phil

 

[Webslinger]

Hiya all new to the I would like to know when best to test the water after a water change or day or so after?

Stay safe,
Phil

Before

 

[Fred2482]

I typically test the next day

 

[badger89]

Before

Before the water change?

 

[Webslinger]

yes

 

[mike550]

I think it depends on the frequency of your testing and your water changes.

For example, I test every three days and then do a 20% water change every two weeks. I make sure my tests are at the same time (typically 8:00 PM) so that I know that the time between tests is pretty close to 72 hours. Then I can track consumption rate pretty reliably. On water change days, those usually happen in the morning and I'll test at 8:00 PM that night so I have a good baseline, and then start my every three days from there.

 

[Webslinger]

I never test and do 10% WC a week. Don't chase numbers unless new tank or having issues.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

The only tank I really test on a regular basis is the QT tank. just cannot get the Ammonia low...but besides that, I will test the DP now and then. If you had a problem with the numbers and did a water change...I would check again the next day.