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    API KH and GH Kit

    The instructions for the API KH test say to count the drops until the sample turns "bright yellow." Seems a bit vague -- how do they define BRIGHT yellow? There is no color comparison card chart provided. My test sample is a very pale/light yellow after the 1st drop. I can keep on adding...
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    low pH problem

    I set up a freshwater tank about 9 weeks ago. The pH at setup was about 6.6 to 6.8, and was stable during cycling. However, in the past week I just noticed that the pH has dropped to 6.0. Setup: 5 gallon, 1 betta, 2 nerite snails Substrate: gravel and glass marbles Filters: 1 HOB (Marina...
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    plants to lower ammonia?

    I have been trying to cycle my tank for about 7 weeks. The cycle seems stuck at about 0.25 NH3/0 NO2/5 to 10 NO3. I tested my tap water, and it contains 0.5 NH3. So I am considering adding plants to help with reducing ammonia. current setup: 5gallon/2 silk plants and 1 fake cave/gravel and...
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    API master test kit

    A few questions about the API master test kit: 1) Do you put the tube directly against the white part of card or close to but not touching the card? (I started wondering about this when my nitrates looked like 0 when not touching vs. 5 when touching). 2) I've watched YouTube video...
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