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Old 03-27-2011, 12:37 AM   #1
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HERE WE GO i just did a a KH test with API and i got blue to 10 drops at 11 it turned yellow is that ok or at how many drops are good.

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What does the kit say that is?
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Dkh 11/ ppm gh/kh 196.9
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11dkh is good.
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I heard Anything between 8 n 11 is good but 13 is best...

Does anyone share the same ?

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It's just a reading for a single item. There is a balance that must be maintained for Alk, Ca, Mg, etc.


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