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PH question
I have a question regarding the Master Test Kit by Aquarium Phamaceuticals.
It has 2 Ph tests, one for freshwater and one for high Ph. If I test my water using both tests I get different readings and I don't understand why. If I use the freshwater test it reads 7.4, but when I do the High ph it reads 8.4 all the time anytime of the day. I believe my Ph is 7.4 because I add baking soda to raise the KH, but why wouldn't the high range test show 7.4 also, it's part of the color code. Anyone know why and what my Ph really is? TIA Karen Zone 5 Ashland, OH http://hometown.aol.com/kmam1/MyPond/MyPond.html My Art Studio at http://members.aol.com/kmmstudios/K....M.Studios.html for email remove the extra extention |
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"Karen Mullen" wrote in message ... I have a question regarding the Master Test Kit by Aquarium Phamaceuticals. It has 2 Ph tests, one for freshwater and one for high Ph. If I test my water using both tests I get different readings and I don't understand why. If I use the freshwater test it reads 7.4, but when I do the High ph it reads 8.4 all the time anytime of the day. I believe my Ph is 7.4 because I add baking soda to raise the KH, but why wouldn't the high range test show 7.4 also, it's part of the color code. Anyone know why and what my Ph really is? Hello Karen, I recon it`s 7.4 as well. Maybe the high ph kit is more acurate at high ph`s. Does the scale go down to 7.4 on the colour chart? or does it stop at say 8.0. A high ph would be for people who live on chalk pits! I would still go for 7.4 through. You could try a different brand of kit to verify? -- IAN. P. GARDNER ISLE OF WIGHT www.gardner44.freeserve.co.uk |
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In article , "IAN GARDNER"
writes: I recon it`s 7.4 as well. Maybe the high ph kit is more acurate at high ph`s. Does the scale go down to 7.4 on the colour chart? or does it stop at say 8. Ian, Both the freshwater and the high kits overlap, that's why I'm not sure. The freshwater stops and 7.6 and the high starts at 7.2, so theoretically I should get the same reading on both kits. I've also been told that because I use baking soda to stablize the Ph, the Ph is most likely 8.4 as that's where baking soda settles the Ph out at. But like I said, it's stable and steady no matter what time of day I read it, it comes out the same. Mission accomplished. Karen Zone 5 Ashland, OH http://hometown.aol.com/kmam1/MyPond/MyPond.html My Art Studio at http://members.aol.com/kmmstudios/K....M.Studios.html for email remove the extra extention |
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"Karen Mullen" wrote in message ... In article , "IAN GARDNER" writes: I recon it`s 7.4 as well. Maybe the high ph kit is more acurate at high ph`s. Does the scale go down to 7.4 on the colour chart? or does it stop at say 8. Ian, Both the freshwater and the high kits overlap, that's why I'm not sure. The freshwater stops and 7.6 and the high starts at 7.2, so theoretically I should get the same reading on both kits. I've also been told that because I use baking soda to stablize the Ph, the Ph is most likely 8.4 as that's where baking soda settles the Ph out at. But like I said, it's stable and steady no matter what time of day I read it, it comes out the same. Mission accomplished. Why do you need the Ph so high. I exspect mine would be the oppersite because of all the leaves. I know goldfish like hard water but do you or any one else know the correct Ph for ponds. In the wilds I would think it would be lower more like 7.1 or 6.4 ish? -- IAN. P. GARDNER ISLE OF WIGHT www.gardner44.freeserve.co.uk |
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one else know the correct Ph for ponds. In the wilds I would think it would be lower more like 7.1 or 6.4 ish? carp ( gold fish and koi) prefer ph at 7.5 to 8.5 the ph of natural water depends on what kind of rock and dirt it is moving thru Jerri http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond |
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