Tetra TH53668 Test 6in1 Test Strips Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Tetra
Table of Contents
Test 6in1 test strips – instructions for use
Tests 6 of the most important water parameters in one quick and easy step
How to test
Remove a strip and reseal the packaging. Dip the test strip into the aquarium
water and move it 2 to 3 times. Shake off excess liquid.
Wait approx. 60 seconds and compare the test fields with the scale on the
packaging.
Attention: Do not touch the test fields or hold them under running water!
Nitrite (NO2-) / Nitrate (NO3-):
As part of the nitrogen cycle in your aquarium organic material that contains
nitrogen, such as fish waste and uneaten food, along with dissolved waste
excreted directly by the fish, degrades and nitrite (NO2-) and finally nitrate
(NO3-) occur and may accumulate.
Nitrite in concentrations greater than 1 mg/l and if present for extended
periods, is harmful to your fish and could over time lead to the loss of your
fish.
Nitrate in concentrations greater than 50 mg/l is harmful to sensitive fish
and additionally promotes algae growth.
- When nitrite or nitrate concentrations are too high, carry out a partial (1/2 or 1/3) water change. Always condition your water with Tetra AquaSafe before adding new water to the aquarium.
- Use Tetra SafeStart to reduce high nitrite levels.
- Use Tetra NitrateMinus or Tetra BalanceBalls ProLine to keep nitrate on a low level on a long-term basis.
General hardness (GH):
Favourable GH values are between 4 °dH and 16 °dH. GH represents the concentration of calcium and magnesium salts in the water.
- If GH levels are significantly high, add soft water to your aquarium, for example distilled or osmosis water.
- If GH level is too low, perform a partial water change with tap water of a higher GH value. Always condition your water with Tetra AquaSafe before or after adding new water to the aquarium.
Carbonate hardness (KH):
Favourable KH values are between 3 °dH and 10 °dH. KH represents the hydrogen carbonate concentration, which acts as a pH-buffer.
- If the KH level is too low, add Tetra pH/KH Plus to your aquarium. This increases the hydrogen carbonate concentration and buffers the pH value in the long term.
- When your KH level is significantly high, use Tetra pH/KH Minus to set the desired carbonate hardness step by step.
pH:
The pH value of the water indicates the acidity or base concentration. A pH
value between 6.5 and 8.5 will be tolerated by most freshwater fish species.
However, ideal pH ranges are species dependent.
- When your pH and KH levels are too high, use Tetra pH/KH Minus and if they are too low, use Tetra pH/KH Plus.
- Tetra EasyBalance stabilizes the most important water values KH and pH in the long term.
Chlorine (Cl2):
Chlorine may be present in tap water, and is harmful to fish and bacteria and must not be introduced to the aquarium.
- Always prepare tap water with Tetra AquaSafe to remove chlorine totally.
Tip: With the Tetra Aquatics App you can determine water values quickly,
safely and easily using your smartphone.
You can find additional information on ‘water quality’ at
www.tetra.net
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