OhNeil1969
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've started keeping fish after a long absence. In my efforts to keep a healthy tank I've decided that regular water testing is a good tool. I'm currently using Jungle Quick Dip strips to test ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, etc. I've read some poor reviews of test strips as an accurate measurement tool. So I'm hoping that I could get some helpful info as to what some more experienced aquarists are using to test their water. I'm also interested in knowing if there is an effective way to check the dissolved oxygen content of my tank water. I currently have in my 29 gallon tank:
6 mollies (2 male/4 female),
2 neon tetras (all female),
2 guppies (all male),
1 zebra danio (male),
1 serpae tetra (male),
1 platy (male),
2 mystery snails (who knows?).
Along with that I've planted live plants in the tank and am running the TOPFIN 30 filter that came with the tank, a Marineland Penguin 200 Bio-wheel filter and 1 airstone. I've not seen any indication that the fish are oxygen deprived but I am conscious of the fact that many people may see this as overloading. I would just like to check the oxygen content to see if that is actually true. Any advice on what would be best to check my tank's overall health will greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
6 mollies (2 male/4 female),
2 neon tetras (all female),
2 guppies (all male),
1 zebra danio (male),
1 serpae tetra (male),
1 platy (male),
2 mystery snails (who knows?).
Along with that I've planted live plants in the tank and am running the TOPFIN 30 filter that came with the tank, a Marineland Penguin 200 Bio-wheel filter and 1 airstone. I've not seen any indication that the fish are oxygen deprived but I am conscious of the fact that many people may see this as overloading. I would just like to check the oxygen content to see if that is actually true. Any advice on what would be best to check my tank's overall health will greatly appreciated.
Thanks!