Fish Tank Test Kit Recommendations Chart

Test LR=Low Range	Test Frequency	Acceptable Range
pH	Several times a week, if not daily.	7.8-8.2 (8.0 is a good mid point.)
LR Ammonia (NHÂ³ NHÂ³+4)	Daily during tank cycling; once every 2-3 weeks thereafter.	0.0 ppm
LR Nitrite (NOÂ²)	Daily during tank cycling; once every 2-3 weeks thereafter.	0.0-0.01 ppm
LR Nitrate (NOÂ³-)	Once per week. Note: If test is for Nitrate Nitrogen (N or NOÂ³-N), multiply reading by 4.4 to get Nitrate (NOÂ³-) ionic results.	An immeasurable amount is optimal! 10-20 ppm is acceptable with up to 40-60 ppm ok, but strongly not advised.
Specific Gravity (Salinity)	Weekly	1.020-1.023
Temperature	Daily	75°-80°F (24°-27°C), with 77°F (25°C) being a good mid point.
Copper	If used for parasite control, daily.	0.15-0.25 ppm (If below 0.15 ppm, it is not effective!)
Other Optional Fish-Only Tank Tests	-General Hardness (GH) -Carbonate Hardness (KH) -Alkalinity -Dissolved Oxygen	Refer to individual test kit directions, and below chart reference resources.

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