PH test kit?
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graveyardworm
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Test again in a couple days without any dosing and calculate the daily usage then use the reef chemicals calculator to determine how much you need to dose daily to replenish whats being used. Test again in a couple days to see if its enough/not enough and make adjustments from there with regular testing until you get it dialed in. I test once per week and if anything is off I make minor adjustments to my dosing as things grow things will change so you'll need to tweak the dosing a bit here and there to keep it good.
graveyardworm
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What the heck, you just changed your entire post including the title, and now my response makes no sense. :lol:
Umm, to answer your new question get an electronic pH meter.
Umm, to answer your new question get an electronic pH meter.
Billybeau1
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pt, few titration type pH test kits are worth the money when you are running a reef tank.
I would seriously consider an electronic pH measuring device. They give you a 24 hr snapshot of how the pH is doing in your tank and are reasonably accurate if you keep the probe calibrated occasionally.
As far as the liquid titration type pH kits, from my testing, I have found the API pH kit to be the most user friendly and accurate.
I would seriously consider an electronic pH measuring device. They give you a 24 hr snapshot of how the pH is doing in your tank and are reasonably accurate if you keep the probe calibrated occasionally.
As far as the liquid titration type pH kits, from my testing, I have found the API pH kit to be the most user friendly and accurate.
2thdeekay
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pH kits like the API aren't really titration tests. Kit's like the API pH are most definately worth the few bucks they cost. That's just silly. 
But I'd agree that if you want a 24 hr snapshot, use an electronic device or controller that will graph it out for you. That is worth the money too.
Kit's like the API pH are most definately worth the few bucks they cost. That's just silly. But I'd agree that if you want a 24 hr snapshot, use an electronic device or controller that will graph it out for you. That is worth the money too.
Billybeau1
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OK, I'll agree the API pH kit is not technically a titration type test kit.
I tend to use that term in a generic sense, but probably shouldn't.
I'm not sure what is silly, but, I've had pretty good results from API's pH kit compared to others.
I tend to use that term in a generic sense, but probably shouldn't.
I'm not sure what is silly, but, I've had pretty good results from API's pH kit compared to others.
Billybeau1
Premium Member
I have tested Saliferts and do not care for the kit from my testing.
I have not tested any others since it seems the more accurate way of watching pH is with an electronic monitor.
I have no problems with my Pinpoint that I have used now for a few years.
I have not tested any others since it seems the more accurate way of watching pH is with an electronic monitor.
I have no problems with my Pinpoint that I have used now for a few years.
it could just be the lazy and or clueless man in me, but unless you are running a reactor you dont even need to test your ph, and then you would use a controller
good surface agitation, fresh air in the room and your alk in line and your ph will manage itself. I am a 2 part guy and havent tested for ph in years
good surface agitation, fresh air in the room and your alk in line and your ph will manage itself. I am a 2 part guy and havent tested for ph in years
Billybeau1
Premium Member
Might work for you, but, many would disagree.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
Billybeau1
Premium Member
RED :eek1:
for conversation purposes, and because I do very much respect your opinion, would you mind elaborating on why exactly my reasoning there could be flawed, or how maybe by not testing on a somewhat regular basis I could be taking a potential risk I shouldnt be??
2thdeekay
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Yes, testing pH isn't absolutely necessary if you're taking care of Alk, but pH is a nice tool to see what your aquarium (chemistry) is doing through the day. This is why it's nice to have an electronic device with a graphing feature.
It doesn't hurt to have an API kit. They're inexpensive, accurate enough, and a nice reference when you need it, although I don't use it often.
It doesn't hurt to have an API kit. They're inexpensive, accurate enough, and a nice reference when you need it, although I don't use it often.
Billybeau1
Premium Member
Your reasoning is quite "right on" IMO. I think too many reefers get hung up with the 8.3 thing and don't step back and take a look at what is really important. How are the tanks inhabitants doing.
We always get these questions, "well my tank is looking great but......."
If it looks good........ it probably is.
