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Testing
The Salt Water Aquarium Maintaining an aquarium is challenging especially when you are taking care of salt-water fish. Aside from feeding these creatures pellets, flakes or worms, extreme care must be given to the water. There are some similarities between the fresh and the salt water test kit. For instance, you can check on the health of aquarium or pond by looking at the levels of ammonia, nitrate and pH. Since these aren't enough to care for the salt water fish, a hydrometer is needed to check on the gravity of the water. This will tell if there is too much salt in the tank which is also harmful for these sea creatures. |
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Fresh water aquariums employ the KH & GH test kit. Salt water ones use the calcium test kit because this is needed by all marine life. The reading should be between 400 to 450 ppm which is a good sign that the fish are safe.
If the level of magnesium falls below 1200 ppm, this may endanger the life of the salt water fish. The only way to check on this is by using a magnesium test kit. Changing the water isn't the answer to this problem. You will have to employ marine buffers to improve the situation.
There was a time that fish owners could just look at the physical condition of the fish to check if everything is normal. Since it is very hard to determine the cause of death should one be discovered floating in the water, various kits were invented to prevent such a tragedy from happening.
The salt water kits mentioned should be used weekly. Most of these are inexpensive and can be purchase online or at the local pet store. You don't have to worry about how to use it because each one comes with a manual so all you have to do is follow the instructions.
If there are
any questions, you can ask how to use it to understand the various
readings before going home. Those who are still confused will have
to call the customer service hotline printed on the box. |
