water test?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by shoebox, May 23, 2011.

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  1. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    100 gallons of water 16 gallon water change. How long after water change, should you wait for a good test reading. Thanks
     
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  2. steve wright

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    I always wait until the following day Shoebox
    that way I am confident new water and existing water have fully mixed together and parameters stabilised after the change

    Steve
     
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  3. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thanks Steve so like I did a water change at 8:00 pm then its ok to test 9:00 - 10:00 am the next day. Thanks again
     
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  4. steve wright

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    yes, you should be OK with that amount of time Shoebox

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