seachem water testing

[Chr1stoph3r_L1m]

how is this two product ar ???

http://www.seachem.com/Products/Testing.html

was thinking of getting, whenever i look at the tank i know the ammonia and Ph.

[unsung]

These are waste of time. The meter will reflect readings only when the parameters have changed a lot.

[bossteck]

Hi unsung,

Don't mean to be rude, but may I know if you're speaking from personal experience of using the products or did you read it somewhere? If it is the latter, could you kindly direct us to it.

Thanks!

[torque6]

how is this two product ar ???

http://www.seachem.com/Products/Testing.html

was thinking of getting, whenever i look at the tank i know the ammonia and Ph.

Lim,

You might want to check with some bros in aquascaping thread to see if they have it stuck on the front of their tanks. I recalled someone indicated that there was apparent ammonia spike in the tank and the indicator doesnt show.

I personally would go with test kits, but i would prefer if you let us know what tank setup you are keeping in order for us to advise you better.

[Chr1stoph3r_L1m]

Lim,

You might want to check with some bros in aquascaping thread to see if they have it stuck on the front of their tanks. I recalled someone indicated that there was apparent ammonia spike in the tank and the indicator doesnt show.

I personally would go with test kits, but i would prefer if you let us know what tank setup you are keeping in order for us to advise you better.

I did search around the forum before posting, look's like i missed the topic.

just wanted to get one and stick it on the tank, so whenever i see the tank, I know the water condition too.

very agree that, using the test kit is the best way. But i only do it after a water change only.

[Aquaculture]

I used to have both the ammonia and ph alert.... thinking they're convenient but when I verified with my old test kits, the results differ. Borrowed another set of test kit (different brand) to further ascertain the result. My old test kit is closer to the new result.

I'll still stick to Seachem for their ferts, not their water parameters test. It gives you a rough estimate and the results aren't immediate. Think it takes about 30mins for the readings to show and moveover the life span of the colou indicator is years before you need to remember to replace it.

[unsung]

Hi unsung,

Don't mean to be rude, but may I know if you're speaking from personal experience of using the products or did you read it somewhere? If it is the latter, could you kindly direct us to it.

Thanks!

My personal experience.
There's only 4 quarter of readings in the meter. For example ph, your water ph may have changed by 0.3-0.5 but if it still does not exceed the range in the given quarter, it will still give you the same reading.

[Chr1stoph3r_L1m]

My personal experience.
There's only 4 quarter of readings in the meter. For example ph, your water ph may have changed by 0.3-0.5 but if it still does not exceed the range in the given quarter, it will still give you the same reading.

So that's mean If u see changes in the indicator, means that there's a big change in your tank right ??

And if there's a big change in the tank, by the time the indicator show, your fish may have suffered.

[bossteck]

My personal experience.
There's only 4 quarter of readings in the meter. For example ph, your water ph may have changed by 0.3-0.5 but if it still does not exceed the range in the given quarter, it will still give you the same reading.

Hi unsung,

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Fuzzy]

I'm using both, not to replace proper tests, but to supplement them. I don't test my water daily, and definitely not half hourly.

So they are there for the in-between periods I test the water (typically once a week, and after water changes, unless I notice unusual behavior in the tank)

[unsung]

So that's mean If u see changes in the indicator, means that there's a big change in your tank right ??

And if there's a big change in the tank, by the time the indicator show, your fish may have suffered.

Yes..You got it spot on.
I'm keeping cichlids, they're not so sensitive. If its aros, rays or discus...you'll be in trouble.

[unsung]

Hi unsung,

Thanks for clearing that up.

Yo Eric,

You're most welcome.

[Fuzzy]

My personal experience.
There's only 4 quarter of readings in the meter. For example ph, your water ph may have changed by 0.3-0.5 but if it still does not exceed the range in the given quarter, it will still give you the same reading.

I am not sure if the Seachem pH meter I'm using is a different model, or a new design from the one you used previously, but it is divided into eigths.

The sections are 5.8, 6.2, 6.6, 7.0, 7.4, 7.8, 8.0, 8.2 maybe its an improved design. I agree that its not as fast reacting or anywhere near as sensitive as an actual pH test (thats why I have a Tetra and an API test kit also) but its really not that bad for what it does.

What remains to be seen is how long its good for. Says 3 - 6 months on the packaging, for the freshwater one.