Question: high range pH test?

crzyb1080 · July 6th, 2009

Using an API master test kit, when I test the regular pH it reads 7.6

When I test using the high range pH test it reads 8.3

Does this mean my pH is 8.3?

Check out my cities water stats:
http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/Utilitie...es%2004-09.pdf

Any sign of adverse levels that could effect a fishless nitrogen cycle?

aquarist48 · July 7th, 2009

Good morning. 8.3 would be your pH level which would be fine for cycling. If the pH levels are too low, below 7.0 it could delay the cycle. Best of luck!

Lucy · July 7th, 2009

I go with Aquarist on this.
There's a sticky around here somewhere about when the API master kit tests a certain number on the low range test that you should check the high range test.

Edit: Here it is: If your pH is 7.6 and you use API pH test, READ THIS

Shawnie · July 7th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzyb1080

Using an API master test kit, when I test the regular pH it reads 7.6

When I test using the high range pH test it reads 8.3

Does this mean my pH is 8.3?

Check out my cities water stats:
http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/Utilitie...es%2004-09.pdf

Any sign of adverse levels that could effect a fishless nitrogen cycle?

YES your ph is 8.3 ...you cant go by the reg ph tester as it only goes up to 7.6

rt12 · August 13th, 2009

Low range only reads up to 7.6 so anything higher than 7.6 will show up as that for the normal test. This means that your ph is 8.3

aquarist48 · August 14th, 2009

Good morning. Please remember to check the dates on the original posts. This one is old so I'm going to close it.
Thanks!
Ken

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