Chem strip question

I use a Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit. When I check the colors against
the chart, I get one result at the 30-seconds recommended to wait before
comparing and another about a minute later. Which is more accurate? The
first shows everything either ideal or acceptable. The latter shows my
KH edging toward high. Turtles, fish, plants all seem okay but I want
them to stay that way. Also, is there an easy, safe way to lower KH &
pH? I read the label on a bottle of stuff to lower pH and it scared me.

Gabrielle
in southwestern Arizona

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:44 -0700, Gabrielle wrote:

I use a Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit. When I check the colors against
the chart, I get one result at the 30-seconds recommended to wait before
comparing and another about a minute later. Which is more accurate? The
first shows everything either ideal or acceptable. The latter shows my
KH edging toward high. Turtles, fish, plants all seem okay but I want
them to stay that way. Also, is there an easy, safe way to lower KH &
pH? I read the label on a bottle of stuff to lower pH and it scared me.

Gabrielle
in southwestern Arizona


Take a sample of the water to an aquarium store and have them test it,
compare their results with what your test kit shows. Or, get a liquid
based test kit and see what it says.

I am of the opinion that messing with the water, trying to raise or
lower pH or KH causes more problems that it does good.
--

- Charles
-
-does not play well with others

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:44 -0700, Gabrielle wrote:

I use a Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit. When I check the colors against
the chart, I get one result at the 30-seconds recommended to wait before
comparing and another about a minute later. Which is more accurate? The
first shows everything either ideal or acceptable. The latter shows my
KH edging toward high. Turtles, fish, plants all seem okay but I want
them to stay that way. Also, is there an easy, safe way to lower KH &
pH? I read the label on a bottle of stuff to lower pH and it scared me.

Gabrielle
in southwestern Arizona


Take a sample of the water to an aquarium store and have them test it,
compare their results with what your test kit shows. Or, get a liquid
based test kit and see what it says.

I am of the opinion that messing with the water, trying to raise or
lower pH or KH causes more problems that it does good.
--

- Charles
-
-does not play well with others

Dip tests are okay, but when in doubt, get the drops, they're more acurate
and have a longer shelf life. ~ jan

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:44 -0700, Gabrielle wrote:

I use a Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit. When I check the colors against
the chart, I get one result at the 30-seconds recommended to wait before
comparing and another about a minute later. Which is more accurate? The
first shows everything either ideal or acceptable. The latter shows my
KH edging toward high. Turtles, fish, plants all seem okay but I want
them to stay that way. Also, is there an easy, safe way to lower KH &
pH? I read the label on a bottle of stuff to lower pH and it scared me.

Gabrielle
in southwestern Arizona

~ jan (Do you know where your water quality is?)

Dip tests are okay, but when in doubt, get the drops, they're more acurate
and have a longer shelf life. ~ jan

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:44 -0700, Gabrielle wrote:

I use a Jungle Quick Dip Pond Test Kit. When I check the colors against
the chart, I get one result at the 30-seconds recommended to wait before
comparing and another about a minute later. Which is more accurate? The
first shows everything either ideal or acceptable. The latter shows my
KH edging toward high. Turtles, fish, plants all seem okay but I want
them to stay that way. Also, is there an easy, safe way to lower KH &
pH? I read the label on a bottle of stuff to lower pH and it scared me.

Gabrielle
in southwestern Arizona

~ jan (Do you know where your water quality is?)