lexluethar
Active Member
Got a few questions about my test results. I just bought a new Alkalinity test kit and I understand the results, but I don't understand the relationship between PH and Cal.
First question is, I originally had a tetra test kit for my PH. It is a liquid test kit and it would consistently read my PH at 7.9, I just tested with my new Seachem multiTest and it read between 8 and 8.1. I realize it isn't that big of a variance, but which would you guys trust?
Second question, my PH is CONSTANTLY low, so the 8.05 wasn't a suprise with the new kit. I've tried a lot of things. Opening a window, turning on room fans, putting a fan on the tank, pointing a powerhead up to agitate the water, and all my water changes (once a week) are mixed and airated for 24 - 48 hours. What is the deal? My PH is always 7.9 - 8.0, my Calcium is always 450 sometimes a bit more (no more than 500), and my alkalinity was just tested tonight and it was between 4 and 4.1.
Sorry for the long story, I just have three questions really...
1)which test kit should i trust or are either fine?
2)why does everything (Alk, Cal) seem great but my PH is always way low?
3)is an alk of 4 okay for saltwater? The test kit said for was on the low end?
Thanks
First question is, I originally had a tetra test kit for my PH. It is a liquid test kit and it would consistently read my PH at 7.9, I just tested with my new Seachem multiTest and it read between 8 and 8.1. I realize it isn't that big of a variance, but which would you guys trust?
Second question, my PH is CONSTANTLY low, so the 8.05 wasn't a suprise with the new kit. I've tried a lot of things. Opening a window, turning on room fans, putting a fan on the tank, pointing a powerhead up to agitate the water, and all my water changes (once a week) are mixed and airated for 24 - 48 hours. What is the deal? My PH is always 7.9 - 8.0, my Calcium is always 450 sometimes a bit more (no more than 500), and my alkalinity was just tested tonight and it was between 4 and 4.1.
Sorry for the long story, I just have three questions really...
1)which test kit should i trust or are either fine?
2)why does everything (Alk, Cal) seem great but my PH is always way low?
3)is an alk of 4 okay for saltwater? The test kit said for was on the low end?
Thanks