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How to test PH in a Fish Tank 

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How to test PH in a fish tank. Today we use three different testing methods. We used the API Master Test Kit, Tetra Test Strips, and a Digital PH tester.
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Комментарии : 156   
@saltykraken9471
@saltykraken9471 2 года назад
If the test strips are good enough for you then they're good enough for my one nano aquascape. Very helpful video. 👍🏽
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад
Thanks!
@VIDEOHEREBOB
@VIDEOHEREBOB 3 года назад
Mike, love your seriocomic style to your videos.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
That is a big word I have to look up!
@GlitchAQ
@GlitchAQ 3 года назад
Great to see that they were all within a small range. You always wonder how accurate your reading is.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thank you!
@briansoscarfish7824
@briansoscarfish7824 3 года назад
Nice video Michael. I own the Tetra Test Strip Kit and the API Master Test Kit. I really like them both but I'm an Old School Fish Keeper and have had Fish since I was 10 years old. I'm 48 now so I grew up with the Glass Tubes with Adding Liquids and waiting around for minutes upon minutes for Test Results lol...Anyway, I just got my girlfriend Addie into Fish and one of her favorite things to do is Test the Water with the API Test Kit. So I'm in good hands with her...Well thanks for your video and you just got yourself a new fan :)
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks Brian. We are the same age! Hope you stick around!
@keithbordlee976
@keithbordlee976 3 года назад
Sweet... I've learned that pH can be changed. I am in an area where I now have to use RO water for my tank and where I was before I didn't. The water was hard before but a natural pH. Whdre I moved to (moved the fish with me). The pH is 8.6 but soft water with a bunch of byproduct from inflating the pH from chlorine. My fish are now in a tank that runs around a pH of 6-6.2 vs 7-7.2 as before my move with no visible ill effects
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Cool
@andreagigibonalde2775
@andreagigibonalde2775 3 года назад
Love this channel
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks!
@katemaier7047
@katemaier7047 3 года назад
Recently found you. You are my absolute fav aquatic channel! Thx for the info and chuckles! Will click on your Amazon links so you get rewarded for all your hard work editing these videos for us.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks and welcome!
@floydsfishes2856
@floydsfishes2856 3 года назад
Great info Mike!! Enjoyed the bloopers👍👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@nicolero8130
@nicolero8130 3 года назад
Happy New Year Michael! Thanks for videos, hope to see many new ones
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks so much for watching!
@twunderaquatics1770
@twunderaquatics1770 3 года назад
I actually use all three. Most of the time I use the test solutions. Also I never check anything other than TDS unless I am having an issue. I check TDS due to having shrimp. Thanks. Liked
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing!
@LiSa.N.J
@LiSa.N.J 3 года назад
Great video Mike. Happy New Year buddy.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Happy new year!
@thefashionablefishkeeper
@thefashionablefishkeeper 3 года назад
Happy New Year Mr. Michael !
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Same to you!
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 3 года назад
Hi Michael I test my water with the test strips that you use. Love the video....
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks so much!
@joec2174
@joec2174 3 года назад
Happy new year mike. I shut down my 450 hob. Too much bypass issues and constant clogging of the media baskets. Even with pad replacements. Too large of a foot print also. The 110 always comes to the rescue . Regards and hopefully a better 2021 for all.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Yeah, it sure has its drawbacks! Have a good New Year!
@kjeaquatics
@kjeaquatics 3 года назад
Mike - another great vid
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks Amigo!
@leo2o915
@leo2o915 2 года назад
awesome videos like always a question I see with those pens it says to use distilled water can you use RODI water or does it have to be distilled ?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад
I would think so, but I’m not an experienced.
@19801emmanuel
@19801emmanuel 3 года назад
I usually dip my tongue in my tank and am usually able to tell where my ph is .
@nicolero8130
@nicolero8130 3 года назад
😋😜🤪
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I bet your GF loves that.
@bradsmithstudios8881
@bradsmithstudios8881 3 года назад
I won’t be impressed unless you can tell the gH and kH too
@saltykraken9471
@saltykraken9471 2 года назад
I use my built in test strip for that depending on how bright the tip gets will tell you pH gH and kH. 👍🏽
@longfamilyshoal94
@longfamilyshoal94 3 года назад
Thanks Michael and Happy New Year! For cost/value comparison, what are the useful life measurements of each method?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I am not sure the durability of the Digital tester, it I think the API test is the most economical.
@dewittgeorge9242
@dewittgeorge9242 3 года назад
As usual great video 👍 👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks!
@cja0071
@cja0071 2 года назад
your voice reminds me of Patton Oswald. Its like a celebrity is teaching me fish stuff! haha
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад
LOL, I am just a dumb guy with a camera.
@terrygorsch386
@terrygorsch386 Год назад
I like your truthfulness 😜🐠
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
Thanks!
@patriziabeaucage258
@patriziabeaucage258 3 года назад
I use the master test kit as the api strips are not fantastic. I'll be trying the tetra test strips when the master runs out. Great vids btw and love the bloopers lol
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks so much for watching!
@janetmendez4903
@janetmendez4903 2 года назад
Like your humor
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад
Thanks!
@FancyTailAquatics
@FancyTailAquatics 3 года назад
Good stuff like always! I have the same PH meter, just have not used it as not calibrated, must do it soon! I prefer the API Kit, BUT, does PH change from the same water source, usually not. It has more to do with wood/rock and other things in the tank(s) going on. How often are water changes as that will vary the PH as well as live plants and so on? My two cents...
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Actually city water here changes. It is based on the chemicals they add to obtain a specific range. IT usually happens after a heavy rain. It isn't too bad most times.
@sharronmiller451
@sharronmiller451 3 года назад
Good info Mike!!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks 👍
@ExploringwithAlec
@ExploringwithAlec Год назад
Thanks Michael for the help, great video and superb fish with the big head lol
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
That is his Kok!
@terrygorsch386
@terrygorsch386 Год назад
I wish I had a fish guy like you to hang out with up here in NY 👽🐠
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
I’m sure there is someone for you up there.
@catherinehowland352
@catherinehowland352 3 года назад
Happy new year Michael! I use tetra strips too. One thing I’m unsure about, if the nitrate reading is in the ‘unsafe’ category ,how do I lower it? Is that where Prime should be used?
@rutgerwentink
@rutgerwentink 3 года назад
when you have high nitrates just change water, or add plants they will use the nitrates to grow
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Nitrates are the end result of the nitrogen cycle. That is why we change water.
@francisjoseph9642
@francisjoseph9642 3 года назад
Test strips. Thanks so much
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks for watching
@kevinneibergall9420
@kevinneibergall9420 3 года назад
This mite be a dumb question. But my API test strip right out of the tube are colored alittle. Shouldn't they be all white before dipping them in the tank. Let me know what yous look like. Thanks
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I would call API.
@Peter12029
@Peter12029 3 года назад
Mike you mentioned not to chase pH, the fish that I have they accept wide range. sowould that mean if my water is acceptable according to my test strip I shouldn't add any type of pH balancer and make it 7 just let it be as long as not too acidic for the fish that I'm keeping right?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Exactly!
@josephmiller8171
@josephmiller8171 3 года назад
I use the API Master Test Kit which works great. Quick question along this line. How to you feel about using crushed coral for guppy tanks? I am putting a small amount in small Tupperware containers in each tank and getting good results with stability and production.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I use it sometimes. It works well.
@johnpexoticmovement6300
@johnpexoticmovement6300 3 года назад
Great job 👏
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thank you! Cheers!
@bradsmithstudios8881
@bradsmithstudios8881 3 года назад
I bought the exact same digital pH tester, although I never calibrated it. I probably should although I feel like it’s best used to gauge major swings in the pH, and my readings are all just kind of relative. Is this stupid? I guess I should just not be lazy and calibrate it.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Calibrate it and try it, I find it pretty accurate.
@pezmojado8275
@pezmojado8275 3 года назад
Another api test ph liquid is the api pond wide range ph. Scale 5.0,6.0,6.5,7.0,7.5,8.0,9.0.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I have to check that out.
@adkgaladkgal1799
@adkgaladkgal1799 3 года назад
My Ph is 5.8 - 6 - you say they will adapt, that would be great. It is a relief, thank you- will slow acclimate
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Good luck!
@richardzubroff16
@richardzubroff16 3 года назад
The problem with the strips is that they don’t test for ammonia. So you need another kit that does it all. Anything besides API that you can recommend. Happy New Year to you.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
That is all I have ever used. I have heard the nurtifin one is good, but I have no experience with it.
@jacks4733
@jacks4733 3 года назад
Good info!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Glad it was helpful!
@idio-syncrasy
@idio-syncrasy 3 года назад
If you are tight and have sharp eyesight and sharp scissors you can often cut the strips in half and get two tests for the price of one.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I know, I talk about that in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gsu3dny6amQ.html
@annemstevens
@annemstevens 3 года назад
Puberty 😂 I use API Master Test Kit. I assume my PH is 7.4 b/c regular test shows 7.6 but high range test shows 7.4. So... 🤷🏼‍♀️ Curious, how slow would you change the PH? I have a QT tank I just tested and it was 6.8 but it is usually 7.4 in the main tank. If my fish makes it, how do you suggest I help it adjust? I do have Seachem Alkaline Buffer (idk why the PH changed unless antibiotics make it go wonky). Our tap is super low PH which is why I have the Alkaline buffer...
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I would not change PH at all.
@hatcheryman9951
@hatcheryman9951 2 года назад
I got a whole house water filter. The ph going in is 7.0 and coming out is 8.4 is this normal or false reading? The filter has one sediment and two carbon cartridges.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад
No idea.
@caroleinwv
@caroleinwv 3 года назад
I got new ammonia test kit yesterday. You should have seen me trying to open the #$$% child proof caps with my wrist in a cast! Diet Coke and cashews tonight.
@caroleinwv
@caroleinwv 3 года назад
I have used all three methods. I actually like the standard pH paper the best. My main concern with pH is when I am cycling or have an ammonia/ ammonium issue.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I bet watching you struggle was funny.
@gusschroenn1042
@gusschroenn1042 3 года назад
My guppies in my tank were starting to swim upside down and lose balance, water parameters/temperature/aeration etc. is all fine, do you think it’s parasites? I’ve treated the tank for parasites now but just wanted to know what it was?
@gusschroenn1042
@gusschroenn1042 3 года назад
I lost 6 out of 15 guppies and the symptoms were starting to lose control of balance and staying the right way up and then eventually dying, also wasn’t over feeding either , I was feeding a tiny pinch twice a day, just wanted to ask if you think it was ick/parasites etc? Or what else it may be?
@PaulC.494
@PaulC.494 3 года назад
Have had the same issue with store bought guppies, they lasted a few days and died, using salt fixed the problem, they needed the minerals. Salt is generally bad for plants so now I use seachem equilibrium to add minerals to the water, also use crushed coral to keep up the kh which keeps the ph stable. A tds meter is useful for dosing, a tds of 200 works well for me.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
What does fine mean?
@johnwood738
@johnwood738 3 года назад
Tight is always good!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
This is true!
@nolasdollsandaquatics9386
@nolasdollsandaquatics9386 3 года назад
🤔Fried rice and veggies lo mein, and egg drop soup...yummy 😋
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I love Chinese food!
@jaxntax5509
@jaxntax5509 3 года назад
I tend to use all 3 methods strips API and a meter.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
I don't use any.
@SuperSablei
@SuperSablei 3 года назад
How drastic of a pH difference until you have to worry about it negatively effecting your fish? Last time I checked my pH (which was a while ago I admit), it measured at 8.2. If your pH is 6.8 and I got fish from you, would I need to be concerned?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Depends on the fish, but guppies, no I think they would be OK.
@liquidrockaquatics3900
@liquidrockaquatics3900 3 года назад
Grape crystal light and a mango vape. No snack tonight
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
But at least it is fruit, so it is healthy. LOL
@stephen-truthseeker
@stephen-truthseeker 3 года назад
It took you 20 seconds to set the 60 seconds Which in turn you should of reset your watch for 40 seconds. Which would of taken 20 seconds to reset leaving you 20 That would of taken to 80 seconds coz you would have to reset again. I love technology!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
🤔🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣
@stephen-truthseeker
@stephen-truthseeker 3 года назад
@@MichaelsFishRoom And now for something completely different!!???....... Happy New Year.
@Jamesdrums89
@Jamesdrums89 3 года назад
I do the API method. Not breeding but my pH stays stable and I do not chase it
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Great!
@monkiboyjerry
@monkiboyjerry 3 года назад
I think you put 4 drops in the API test kit.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Nope, 3
@danayasnow8456
@danayasnow8456 3 года назад
My ph is reading 8.2 in my bettas tank.. what do I do!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Why do anything?
@terrygorsch386
@terrygorsch386 Год назад
I think I m all alone in Oneonta 😢
@terrygorsch386
@terrygorsch386 Год назад
Don't worry I m not hitting on you 🤔 I am 72 year's old - the old hippie that talks to the fish at Petco 😜🐠
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
Lol
@CynaRed
@CynaRed 3 года назад
I use the api kit.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Cool!
@njdevilaje3879
@njdevilaje3879 3 года назад
Is tacos PH the same then too; at 7.0?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
yup
@theirishman8455
@theirishman8455 3 года назад
Hey Taco: That’s what she said!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
LOL
@wendychristy3560
@wendychristy3560 3 года назад
Fudge is healthy, right?
@joec2174
@joec2174 3 года назад
Just add granola and it is. Lol
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Yes, of course!
@johnmaude5065
@johnmaude5065 3 года назад
I use API master test kit
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Nice!
@christinemarsan7517
@christinemarsan7517 3 года назад
API master kit and API test strips when lazy!!!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Do you ever do them at the same time?
@BATMAN-lz9bt
@BATMAN-lz9bt 3 года назад
😎
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
😜
@joshsworld8219
@joshsworld8219 3 года назад
Im going to actually fix my ph
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Leave it
@RandomPhonker
@RandomPhonker Год назад
What to do if ph is too high or too low?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
Too high or low for what?
@RandomPhonker
@RandomPhonker Год назад
@@MichaelsFishRoom if the water ph is too high for betta fish, and what ph Level should be for betta fish?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
@@RandomPhonker between 6-8, so no need to do anything.
@RandomPhonker
@RandomPhonker Год назад
@@MichaelsFishRoom ok but if its higher than 8 or lower than 6 what to do?
@terrygorsch386
@terrygorsch386 Год назад
I'm not hitting on you 🤔 I am 72 year's old 😜 the old hippie at Petco that talks to the fish 😜🥁🐠
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад
Lol
@naegwut
@naegwut 3 года назад
Hot coffee
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Yummy
@Anonymous-aussie
@Anonymous-aussie 3 года назад
i never test ph... if its constant water changes happening in the tank then there is no reason to chase it.. its a waste of time imo
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Testing is not chasing. What if the source water changes? I mean I don’t test water ever, for anything, but people do and this was just explaining different ways to do it.
@catfishcave379
@catfishcave379 3 года назад
You look younger.... what’s your secret?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Photoshop
@El_compa.jesus18
@El_compa.jesus18 3 года назад
37
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Slacker
@kaelkaeden3160
@kaelkaeden3160 3 года назад
So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Thanks
@andreagigibonalde2775
@andreagigibonalde2775 3 года назад
First
@joshsworld8219
@joshsworld8219 3 года назад
You are such a child
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Winner!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
@josh's World, you are so jelly
@Cebos359
@Cebos359 3 года назад
Omg the instructions for mixing the ph was to invert the tube not shake randomnly for a few seconds. Very specific types of mixing throughout the tests, there’s inverting, shaking a shaking vigorously
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад
Lol
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