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Old 01-03-2005, 08:09 PM   #1
Beal09
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Aquarium Systems/ SeaTest Calcium Test Question?


Does anyone use the SeaTest Calcium test made by Aquarium Systems (same people that make instant ocean)?? I'm just wondering if I am doing the test correctly...It says to fill the small plastic tube (assuming this is the smallest clear cylindar shaped tube?), poor into the titration viewing tube (is that the square/ rectangle thing??) then add the liquid calcium to the second mark on the dropper (what dropper?? the syringe?? so less than 1/2 CC??) add the foil packet, swirl to mix, then drop by drop (counting) add the Part 3 until the solution turns "pure blue" swirling between each one.....You are then supposed to multiply that number of drops by 15....well i tried all this...or at least I thought i did it right..but it seemed like I was adding solution 3 FOREVER!! I stopped counting at 30 without the slightest color of blue except for the drops when they hit the "solution" but once I swirled it went right back to pink....i don't think i did it right because there is NO way my calcium is that high...or at least i don't think so....i don't dose calcium yet...but will begin dosing on my new 135 once it is fully cycled, so I want to make sure I am testing correctly....PLEASE HELP
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Old 01-03-2005, 09:57 PM   #2
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with my salifert kit it takes forever to turn blue as well but my calcium levels are only at 400
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Old 01-04-2005, 12:08 AM   #3
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I have used it still have the kit.You only bring it up to the fist line( Less then half way up the dropper)I think your probly adding to much of that part.It's hard to see the line on my dropper.
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