Betta Aquarium Water Testing Schedule

Parameter	Symbol	Ideal Range	Testing
Temperature	F = fahrenheit C = celsius	75° - 80° F 24° - 26° C	Daily
Ammonia	NH3, NH4	0	Every other day in uncylced tank Every few weeks in cycled tank
Nitrite	NO2	0	Every few weeks in cyled tank
Nitrate	NO3-N, or N = Nitrate Nitrogen NO3- = Nitrate Ions	Under 25 for NO3-N or Under 150 for NO3-	Weekly in cycled tank
pH	pH	6.5 - 8.0	Several times a week and at every water change
GH	gh	100 - 200 ppm	Every few weeks
KH	kh	100 - 200 ppm	Every few weeks

This chart represents a general rule. You may need to test your water more or less often depeding on individual circumstances. If your fish is showing signs of illness you should test your water immediately to determine if there are any environmental factors that need to be corrected. These are just the most common tests, others may be necessary as well.

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