One of the most important things you need to buy for your discus aquarium is a water test kit. It will help you make sure that your water is at a good quality for your discus. You’ll want a water quality test kit that measures levels of:
- Ammonia
- Nitrites
- pH
- Nitrates
- Carbonate hardness/alkalinity
pH Test Strips
Nitrate and Ammonia Water Tests
QUESTIONS
- Why is water quality important for discus?
- What chemicals will you measure with a water quality test kit?
- What water qualities will you measure with a water quality test kit?