Yes, thought about that last night. There are probably 10 within a mile of my house. Will probably test them also.

So that much of a swing is not that big of a deal? Why do you think the alkalinity tab on the test strip is lighter than 20? Have you ever tried those? I can have the water alkalinity tested at the UofA for 10 dollars but have to find a place to send it from and find a container.

I was thinking those were bream beds...there aren't many...but thats a good sign...at least I have some life cycles going on.