Aquarium pH, GH, and KH for BEGINNERS​

‎ Find out what pH, GH, and KH mean, when you should test for them, and how to change their levels.

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0:00 Why aquarium water chemistry matters
0:59 Overview of pH
3:40 Overview of KH
6:12 Overview of GH
8:50 How to raise or lower pH, KH, and GH

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[nochillkowa]

Why can’t all the videos I’m watching be like this? Nuggets of information that actually matter, structured, and no unnecessary ads. Thanks aquarium coop

[n_e_y_o]

You're the only one that actually showed how to use the tests. Thanks a lot, my GH is 1! I was confused cause the test instantly turned green.

[heyitsnovabound]

I finally understand kh and gh. So many unexplained shrimp deaths are now explained. I was told at the lfs i had "hard water" when i told them I'm on well water, but i was confused because i had to buy water softener. It also explains why the gH kit didnt go from orange to green, and was just a very very light green after 1 drop...and why veteran plants look poopy after being in my tank for so long.

[Funny-rwmc]

I cannot thank you guys enough for this beginners guide videos you bring to us, these videos have helped me towards successfully keeping my first aquarium without having any fish dying because I got correct water parameters from following these vids.

[brandhark]

Wish I found this video first before the other ones. Always love hearing you explain everything so simply ! 😊

[MridulSinghMusic]

I have a tip for you, Irene (and anyone else who can find this useful). If you feel like it is a hassle to repeatedly cap the small test tube to test KH and GH, you can use the measuring glass sold at Aquarium coop (or the ones you get with medicines [just make sure it's clean]), fill it up with 5 mL tank water, and spin around the glass each time you add a drop. I find that much easier than adding the one drop, capping the tube, inverting, and repeating the process.

[fragile]

I've needed this a long time and I keep everything from shrimp and guppies to a reef tank. And still didn't know some of this. Thanks aquarium co-op helping all parts of the hobby!

[PaulGreeve]

Irene, thanks. Learning about all this can be daunting for beginners like me. It's too easy to misinterpret the readings and panic. I was intrigued to see you get the same colours for pH tests that I've been getting. I was worried it was to high. It's great to hear your advice and know I can be much more comfortable that my fish should be fine (which they are).

[FrederickDunn]

Hands down, this is my favorite aquarium and aqua-culture channel. Thank you for the excellent and helpful tips that are expertly presented. Well done in every respect.

[MidnightGeekSS]

I love these videos Irene, you always put information in a very simple way. thanks!

[chillausmc]

Bravo! Where have you been this whole time? Darn YouTube finally suggests this video... Thank you for content, it will save many lives.

[ThinkerTinker]

Found out late last year I've been living with ADHD all my life. I appreciate shorter videos like this one. I may have mentioned it a while ago. I understand Gh and Kh much better. This is the third time I watch this video 📹 . THX

[DroneOn]

The transitions, overlays and clear audio make your videos very watchable.
Thank you for linking your article.

[michelletoni]

Great videos every time, I come here, I am never disappointed, thank you 🙏

[johnsolis]

Irene, you're killing it with these videos. Keep up the great work.

[gracefulpassages]

Love 💘 the simple and plain language to understand all the water parameters..so glad I 😊 watched 👀 this video, because I'm a beginner and love my underwater world of plants 🪴 and fish 🐟 ❤ 😀 Thank you!!!

[noelbrucker]

My tip for the test strips (other than the one about cutting in half :) My colors/printing on the label was always wearing off or getting wet. I open up the label to the chart you want, then seal/cover it open with clear packaging tape. Keeps me from fumbling with it with one hand and keeps it from wearing off. Great video as always, Irene, from a fellow Coloradan :)

[TheOrdinaryGamertag]

Love that Irene is getting more involved over here! Great video!

[gabrieldemiguel]

Oh My God! I have been looking for how to use API's GH & KH kit for weeks. This video has never shown up in any search. I just now found it by accident 😄. Thank you so much!

[prabinghimire]

I had to pause the video while i was half way through because i couldn't continue without subscribing and hitting the like. Amazing work, perfect instructional video, LOVED IT