Master Test Kit?

[iktomiwicasa]

Chloramine

Yep, that's the one I've got. I like the 2-part ammonia test-- I find it much more accurate than the 1-part Hagen test, which always gave my dechlorinated water a positive ammonia areading, even when there were no fish in the tank.

That is likely because your water is treated with chloramine, which is a compound of chlorine and ammonia. When you treat the water, it frees up the ammonia and you will detect it in your test.

 

[blkwdw13]

But if her tank was cycled then there shouldn't of been any ammonia.

 

[tonytheboss1]

Certain NH3 tests (particularly Hagen) can give you a 'false' positive depending on the type of conditioner you're using. I like Hagen for a number of their products (filters ect.) but I'l pass on their test kits. JMHO Good Luck

 

[tonytheboss1]

Are those little strips even right? Thats what I use. And my 12 african cichlids are thriving. At least to me they seem to be doing great. I know these kinda fish like the ph on the high side. But when I do the strip test it (until now) reads about normal. But last night I checked it and it was on the low side. SHEEEEEEEEESH..........Does anybody know the best way to raise the ph without using chemicals? I hate the idea of putting chemicals in my tank. I used to put them in my brain all the time and I dont want my fish to turn out like me.

Might be something else going on w/ your water thats causing ph to fluctuate. Some info that might help http://www.peteducation.com/article_print.cfm?articleid=2765 Good Luck