reading API KH test kit

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  1. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    OK. so I am having trouble determining when it is "bright yellow" I know the first 8 drops I get the water stays very blue. then it turns to a blue green at 9 and a green at 10 then a yellowish green at 11. so is my KH 11 or higher??? it is very frustrating.

    an answer of "get an xyz brand kit" doesnt help.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes KH is higher than 11.
     
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  3. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Your kh Is probably 12 or 13

    API isn't the easiest to read IME
     
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  4. damon

    damon Sea Dragon

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    ya :finger1: that's what I got to say to api. Every tank I test seems to come out just the same :confused:. I gave up on testing because of it, now I'm saving up for some salifert or elos tests.
     
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  5. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Ya I wish I knew better when I bought mine but I can read mine easily. Either way they will be used up and I will switch to salifert.
     
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  6. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Crapola!!!! the shift from teh blue to green is very distinct, but the rest seem very gradual.
     
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