How to Test Aquarium Water for Ammonia | API Liquid Test Kit 56 7

Betta 8 years ago 5,782 views

Today I show you how to test your freshwater tank for ammonia. It is actually quite simple to do, even though you feel like a mad scientist working with the corrosive chemicals and such :) Your local PetSmart (and possibly other pet stores) will also test your aquarium water for free. I chose to test mine myself for scenarios such as holidays where the stores are closed but I need to test my parameters RIGHT THAT MOMENT. I also think it is a fun skill to have. Therefore, I thought I'd share it with you, too. Next week's video is the much anticipated 3 gallon tank setup for Campbell. Please note that although last week's video, the week before that, this week's video, and next week's video all feature him in this 1 gallon quarantine tank, he was only in the tank for a day- these 4 weeks of videos were filmed all within 2 hours. New Video Every Thursday. Find Me on Instagram: officialbetterbetta Intro Music by Bensound.com All remaining music by YouTube Audio Library.

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TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

Please tell me thats not a betta tank. Wrong way of using the test btw. Or thats what i heard

TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

BetterBetta Yeah, makes sense. Just was wondering why there was a decor and substrate in the bowl cuz hospital tanks usually dont have any. Also, the test i guess was done wrong because of the time you put in the liquid. First you had the tank water then the drops and shake or roll. This way is just to get a much more accurate result. Whatever it is, it should be fine now if the fish has not passed yet. As long as its thriving and healthy, nothing matters :)

BetterBetta - 7 years ago

+TheGolemHunter I had mentioned that in the beginning of the video, but maybe you missed it. This was a hospital tank. He had just been brought home from the store that day and was in the tank for less than 24 hours. So, yes there was a betta IN the bowl, but it was NOT a betta tank. I've heard some people say I did it right and others say I did it wrong. The comments saying I did it wrong don't offer any corrections or constructive criticism, so I am also unsure if it's actually wrong or someone's opinion. If that makes sense.

TitanBassMan - 7 years ago

I fill the tube near the line and use the cap as a dropper. Works like a charm...

Barearmz - 7 years ago

Sorry but that is NOT the way to use that test kit. Please read the instructions and advise your subscribers you made a mistake or re do the video. All the chemicals were at the bottom of the vial which does not give an accurate reading. Please for the sake for your fish and your fans.

K Schmo - 7 years ago

The way you performed every part of the process was wrong and your result was not at all accurate. Please do not use this video as a tutorial for testing water parameters. Instead, read the instructions.

LPS Funky 2005 - 7 years ago

I bought liquid ones cause im sick and tired of the strips i use :I

LPS Funky 2005 - 7 years ago

+BetterBetta Thats y im switching to the drops

BetterBetta - 7 years ago

+Funky Monkey2005 I never tried using the strips, I've heard the liquid ones were easier and more accurate too.

ShyerLady - 8 years ago

I fill my test tubes with a tutkeybaster. It makes it really easy to fill to the line.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

That's a very smart thing to do! I never would have thought to do it that way, but it seems much easier than my way :)

s_ r - 8 years ago

wish you had a bigger tank

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+s_ r No problem at all! :)

s_ r - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta oo i am soo sorry thank you for being kind

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+s_ r I had mentioned that in the beginning of the video, but maybe you missed it. This was a hospital tank. He had just been brought home from the store that day and was in the tank for less than 24 hours. He's in a live-planted 3 gallon.

Hiram Gunther - 8 years ago

Holy cow! Last time I visited your channel you had about 20 subs! Your channel grew so much!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

Thanks for stopping by again! My channel certainly grew incredibly fast these past few months- I feel like it was only yesterday I was at those 20 subscribers. It's amazing!

Jason Wilhelm - 8 years ago

Make 2 videos a week are you?

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

I make one video a week, on Thursdays :)

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Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago

Great video! I love the intro with all the betta fish. I will have to try that something thanks for making a video.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

Cupcakes and Chevron - 8 years ago

I got my master test kit a few weeks ago and it is by far my favorite betta product! I was always unsure if my tank levels were off and this kit is so easy to use. I definitely recommend it to anyone that keeps fish!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

I love how easy this is to use, too. You wouldn't think it would be easy to use, but it is- I'd recommend it too! :)

Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago

Great video! I might Greg this out.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Night Sky Studios - 8 years ago

Campbell is so pretty! He looks a bit like my first Betta fish, Max. Max was Black/blue with blue fins.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

What you are currently doing is exactly what I would do :) Your ammonia should go down soon. Just remember that more frequent, smaller water changes are safer than less frequent, larger water changes in most scenarios, but especially ones like these :)

Night Sky Studios - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta hey, I need some help. Currently the ammonia in my aquarium is 0.25 PPM and my Nitrates are 40 PPM. I don't know what I should do. I'm using Prime and gonna do lots of water changes over the next few days but is there anything else I should be doing?

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

Cam is starting to take up that habit too -.- Bettas a quirky.

Night Sky Studios - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta he was. Unfortunately, no matter what I did, he always was nipping his fins. XD

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Amber Ocean Thanks! I love dual coloured bettas, so I'm sure Max was pretty too!

Caden swearingen - 8 years ago

How often do you clean the bowls?

Caden swearingen - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta Thank You!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+river swanson Bowls like this should be cleaned around twice a week. However, this was just a quarantine tank and he's in a 3 gallon now. I clean the 3 gallons weekly.

MyView 10.75.69 - 8 years ago

awesome video keep em coming

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+MyView 10.75.69 Thank you, will do! :)

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

I will totally try this with my chrismas money since I get around 100 dollars

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta oh ok but since I get a lot of money on my B-Day I can wait because my mom needs to get me conditor since I my self have no money and at Walmart it is 2-3 dollars. and my birthday is in march.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Marisa's Betta Fish They actually aren't all that expensive. I think this one was $9. The master test kit that tests for nitrates and nitrites too can be around $20, but even that is relatively affordable in comparison to the tank, ornaments, etc we have to buy! :)

Cit Laly - 8 years ago

Great Video!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Two. happy.bettas Thank you!

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