Hi,
I have a 29g fresh water tank that has been cycled for a couple of months. When I test the water's ph with test strips I get that my water has a ph of 6.2. And when I test with the API master kit I get readings of 7.8.
I test at the same time with both test kits. I made sure the expiration date of both kits is good. Why the great difference in the ph readings? And, should I use the readings of the strip or the API kit? Also my lfs only use the paper strips (same brand as I use, "Jungle") so it seems logical that I would use the strips? All other readings match between the two kits and the fish and plants are doing very well. I would appreciate any comments or suggestion you may have. Thanks
29gallon tank. nitrate 0, nitrite 0, ammonia 0, ph 6.2 or 7.8.
3 neon tetras
1 ADF
2 otos
2 ghost shrimps
1 male beta
2 large bunched anacharies
1 small java moss
1 japanese moss ball
1 water lily
2 other small plants
1 anubia nana
I have a 29g fresh water tank that has been cycled for a couple of months. When I test the water's ph with test strips I get that my water has a ph of 6.2. And when I test with the API master kit I get readings of 7.8.
I test at the same time with both test kits. I made sure the expiration date of both kits is good. Why the great difference in the ph readings? And, should I use the readings of the strip or the API kit? Also my lfs only use the paper strips (same brand as I use, "Jungle") so it seems logical that I would use the strips? All other readings match between the two kits and the fish and plants are doing very well. I would appreciate any comments or suggestion you may have. Thanks29gallon tank. nitrate 0, nitrite 0, ammonia 0, ph 6.2 or 7.8.
3 neon tetras
1 ADF
2 otos
2 ghost shrimps
1 male beta
2 large bunched anacharies
1 small java moss
1 japanese moss ball
1 water lily
2 other small plants
1 anubia nana
