foamy Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hi, Recently i converted from freshwater to saltwater. I was wondering has anyone use API freshwater test kit for their saltwater? Is basically brand new kit and i compare both chemical composition between fresh and saltwater and they are the same. Wondering whether it is save to use it? Thx and any opinion is welcome:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 because of the differences in water chemistry you may find colour chart results slightly different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I manage to get hold of my friend colour chart for saltwater. Is it possible to use them? cycling my tank at the moment. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 try them both and see what result you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaFever Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 the reagents are the same, its just the colour charts that are different. some of the api tests the colour chart is the same for both fresh and salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 you can get the colour charts online. i found them on google images when i lost my colour chart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Be careful when printing colour charts, the colours can come out quite different on different printers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 It will also depend on where the colour chart came from - ie a photo or the manufacture's own PDF/PS files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaFever Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i see your in palmy, go into wet pets or whichever store you use and get them to order you a set, they are available and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I think I'd save my money, if you are getting any reading for Ammonia or Nitrate it is too much it doesn't really matter what the reading is, the other tests aren't much use for salt water. High pH is about the only one you could use and people generally cause themselves more problems testing pH and trying to fix it than if they don't know what it is. Regular water changes will ensure your Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium levels are correct. If you have these 3 right your pH will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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