small idea - help with filling test tubes

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nextgeneration40

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Just an idea but I quickly became frustrated trying to fill my vials in the API kit with tank water,(could never get it at the darn line :banghead:) I went to Walgreens and bought a small syringe (no needle, like you would give a child cough medicine with, mine was a 12 cc). now I just have to draw up 5 cc (ml is the same) and push it into the vial...voila correct level!

again just an idea to make testing a little less frustrating:)
 
My Tetra test kit came with a 10cc syringe just for that purpose. It was a breeze to do all the tests using the syringe to draw up tank water :)
 
The issue I have using that **** test is reading the colors off the chart! (I have a red/green color blindness and it makes reading the chart difficult sometimes)
 
Ouch! I can see that could be a problem. I have a hard time reading those things without that kind of problem.
 
Perhaps...

Perhaps accurate results can be obtained though the amount of water is a bit above or below the 5 ml line. That would be a good question to get an answer for.

ae123
 
I have a nice little plastic cup with a spout on the end of it. Makes pouring the right amount very easy. It came with my Black and Decker Quick Press clothing iron. So if you're in need of a new iron...
 
The issue I have using that **** test is reading the colors off the chart! (I have a red/green color blindness and it makes reading the chart difficult sometimes)
Me too. I take my best guess, then call my wife or one of my daughters to see if I was right...
 
Most indicators only really respond to concentration, not amount. Near the line is all you really need.
 
FYI the same works for adding ammonia for a fishless cycle, just need a bigger syringe (had to get a 25 ml for my 90 gallon )
 
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