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Fish are very sensitive to water chemistry. If you are concerned about the health of your fish, if you are just starting to cycle a new tank, or if you are losing fish, it is a good idea to test the water chemistry. | Fish are very sensitive to water chemistry. If you are concerned about the health of your fish, if you are just starting to cycle a new tank, or if you are losing fish, it is a good idea to test the water chemistry. | ||
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# Obtain a water test kit. Test kits generally test for one level: nitrites, ammonia, hardness, or [[wikipedia:PH|pH]]. However, 5-in-1 test strips do exist and can be found at your local aquarium shop or pet store. | # Obtain a water test kit. Test kits generally test for one level: nitrites, ammonia, hardness, or [[wikipedia:PH|pH]]. However, 5-in-1 test strips do exist and can be found at your local aquarium shop or pet store. | ||
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# Take appropriate actions to correct the chemistry of your tank according to the results. | # Take appropriate actions to correct the chemistry of your tank according to the results. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
