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MizTanks
11-17-2010, 02:03 PM
I'm putting this here cause its a question I need to know right away!! My new make up water for a water change is testing pretty freaking strange.
My API test kit is a little over a year old-stated to last 2yrs
Cal=460 Kh=196.9 what the heck? I'm using the same slat, same bucket, same pump. It's been in the bucket for 3 days.
I've never had this issue before. I'm wondering, can a pump cause this? If it's an older pump? Is there a specific pump for SW only, or can all pumps be used for SW?
I need to know before I dump out this water and or take a sample to the LFS.

stunreefer
11-17-2010, 02:10 PM
Most pumps can be used in SW, some cannot. What kind is it?

Did you run the test again as we mentioned earlier?

Before you dump it I would have the Alk level double checked.

MizTanks
11-17-2010, 02:39 PM
I'm putting this here cause its a question I need to know right away!! My new make up water for a water change is testing pretty freaking strange.
My API test kit is a little over a year old-stated to last 2yrs
Cal=460 Kh=196.9 what the heck? I'm using the same slat, same bucket, same pump. It's been in the bucket for 3 days.
I've never had this issue before. I'm wondering, can a pump cause this? If it's an older pump? Is there a specific pump for SW only, or can all pumps be used for SW?
I need to know before I dump out this water and or take a sample to the LFS.



cancel this cause I'm a twit :stupidme::stupidme::stupidme: