Instant Ocean Calcium Test Kit Question

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  1. Hurley1536

    Hurley1536 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Just got this test kit today after using API kits for awhile. Test says to add foil packet to tube of water and then add reagent drops till water turns blue. I added the drops till the water went abruptly from pink to purple. Do I keep adding till it turns blue? I only added 15 drops which would make my calcium 300 which is definitly low. Am I doing this right?
     
    Hurley1536, Mar 25, 2010
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  2. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    usally on api you need to add 1-2 more drops to get it to blue.. your calcium is probly around 340..
     
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  3. Hurley1536

    Hurley1536 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Anyone else have experience with these test kits that could lend some advice?!
     
    Hurley1536, Mar 30, 2010
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