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shochie
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posted 02-16-2004 08:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for shochie     Edit/Delete Message
How can i measure water parameters? what the meaninng of p.h? what is the right temperature for RB??? How can i know if my RB are sick???

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posted 02-16-2004 09:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for t_chelle16     Edit/Delete Message
To measure your water parameters, you will need test kit (can be bought at most LFS's) for at least ammonia, nitrIte, and nitrAte. These should be 0ppm ammonia & nitrIte, and less than 20ppm nitrAte.

pH is the acidity or alkalinity of your water. Most fish will have an ideal pH, but IMO, a stable pH somewhere between 6 and 8 is much more important that having it at the perfect level. Constantly trying to adjust the pH can be very stressfull for the fish.

The ideal temperature for most tropical fish is somewhere around 78*.

As for knowing if it's sick, it really depends on the illness.

-Chlele

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shochie
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posted 02-16-2004 09:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for shochie     Edit/Delete Message
tenx a lot!!!

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