How often do you test your water?

[meadbhb]

Hiya,
How often do you recommend a person test their water? Once a day, every other, once a week?
Meadbhb

 

[boomper]

once a week

 

[lion_crazz]

I would also recommend once every week.

 

[bang guy]

Whenever my Xenia look unhappy.

 

[yaksplat]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
Whenever my Xenia look unhappy.
What do Xenia typically react to negatively?
low ca, ph, dkh?
Jim

 

[bang guy]

IME they react to sudden changes in water parameters. 9 out of 10 times it's low ALK when my Xenia curl up. I've also seen them react to Ammonia (dead snail), Salinity (bulkhead leak), and PH (limewater OD). I can just glance at them and tell if something is off.

 

[meadbhb]

Hiya,
Thanks folks! I thought I'd have to test it every day...once a week sounds pretty good. :cheer:
Meadbhb

 

[spicyballs]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
IME they react to sudden changes in water parameters. 9 out of 10 times it's low ALK when my Xenia curl up. I've also seen them react to Ammonia (dead snail), Salinity (bulkhead leak), and PH (limewater OD). I can just glance at them and tell if something is off.
what's your recommended level alk for xenia?

 

[wayne_etc]

So which tests do you run weekly????
w

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by SpicyBalls
what's your recommended level alk for xenia?
I recommend ALK be balanced with Calcium.

 

[spicyballs]

soo... 3 meq/L alkalinity to 400 ppm calcium? how low does your alk get when your xenia curl up? just curious.. just got some xenia myself

 

[bang guy]

I don't think it matters what the actiual level is. I believe Xenia just reacts poorly to changes in water parameters.

 

[spicyballs]

cool.. just wondering.. i know my alk is near the higher end of the acceptable range.. but balanced.