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  1. linetrash

    linetrash Fire Shrimp

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    So I can't get my alk test kit to read. I have tried a few diff kinds it won't change colors. My calcium is between 450-500 my ph is 8.3. I don't know if that mean my alk should be close or not.any advice would be much appreciated
     
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  2. cj22009

    cj22009 Astrea Snail

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    What type of test kit and how old ?
     
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  3. linetrash

    linetrash Fire Shrimp

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    Red Sea is what I have right now it is brand new bought it today
     
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  4. Kevin_E

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    How many ml of reagent did you add to the vial?
     
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  5. cj22009

    cj22009 Astrea Snail

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    I was about to ask the same question never used a red sea kit seachem is what I use
     
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  6. cosmo

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    Make sure ya shake the vials up;)
     
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  7. linetrash

    linetrash Fire Shrimp

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    I use 5ml of water and and 1 drop of alk solution shake for ten seconds. It never changes to even start color
     
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  8. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    I'd take the kit back and replace it
     
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  9. Kevin_E

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    That's the problem, Alk. specifies 10 ml of water.
     
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  10. linetrash

    linetrash Fire Shrimp

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    The directions say 5ml
     
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