Proper alkalinity...

[fishstick4sale]

i got this seachem test kit liquid and i got a total of 11 drops until the water turned yellow, it said count the drops until the blue water turns yellow. then it said devide that by 2 so that would be 5.5meq/L and it states aquarium water should be at or around 4-6meq/L total alkalinity. so am i good to roll out is that a good score? dunno anything about akalinity.

 

[fishstick4sale]

im sorry i retested correctly and my alkalinity is 4meq/L not 5.5meq/L
.. BUMP BUMP!!!!

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by fishstick4sale
http:///forum/post/2991732
im sorry i retested correctly and my alkalinity is 4meq/L not 5.5meq/L
.. BUMP BUMP!!!!
What test kit are you using fishstick?
Just my personal opinion but Salifert make the best middle priced test kits available .They are easy to use and pretty darn accurate.

 

[mudplayerx]

As was stated, Salifert test kits are unsurpassed in accuracy and ease of use.
Your current alkalinity is fine. The suggested range is 2.5 - 4 meq/L or 7 - 11 dKH