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Has anyone had good results with any home water testing kits or strips? I saw a couple on Amazon but they seemed directed toward koi ponds. If not, suggestions on where to get my water tested would be appreciated. I live in central Kentucky. I am wanting to get testing done in the next few weeks so I can appropriately apply lime as needed this winter. Thanks.

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I've used pool strips. They're not 100% accurate but can give you an idea.


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Last year when the pond filled, I purchased and used a kit from Tractor Supply Co. The kit gave me a "ballpark" reference. But, it was close enough to get some forage fish started. Shortly, I started sending samples to Overton Fisheries and Todd would send me the results in an email. I compared the Overton results to my TSC kit. I found that the test kit from TSC indicated a little higher pH reading than samples sent to Overton's, but again it was close enough to get me going. pH readings are (as I understand) a snapshot of the pH at a certain time of day anyway.


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BD,

In addition to what the other folks have suggested, I recently saw a post from Cecil Baird1 with an Amazon link to a kit he recommends (I can't find it right now). Cecil is a real pro and a great guy. I would send him a PM and ask his recommendation.

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I use the following for my 6 indoor systems but alkalinity is not included. There are tests listed for just alkalinity.

http://www.amazon.com/API-Freshwater-Mas...ds=Api+test+kit


Not a big fan of test strips but as Dave says they will get you in the ballpark.


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Thanks guys. This will get me started. Will check on the alkalinity to determine if I need to lime.

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You can buy a Hach test kit specifically for alkalinity for $49.00, Hach is a great company for testing different water quality parameters. Here is link for the test kit-theres a digital titration also for alkalinity but costs a bit more.

http://www.hach.com/alkalinity-test-kit-model-al-ap-mg-l/product?id=7640220951


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Josh, I bought one of those a LONG time ago. It said something about when the water turns pink. I never figured out just how much pink I was looking at.


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They have come a long ways, I believe bob wrote an article that had some photos showing different water tests-did it with hach water quality test kit.

Heres another style with test strips-I have not personally used but looks pretty straight forward and simple. Company has been around since late 60's.
http://www.omega.com/googlebase/product.html?pn=WTS-480024&gclid=CI34uqerqckCFQaJaQod5iII_A

BassDoc let us know what you used and how effective it was, would be interested in hearing about the results


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I have ordered 2 kits. One for pH and multiple other parameters and one for alkalinity. Will report back with results.

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pH 7.8

Alkalinity 1.02 meq/l

Any idea how to convert to mmol/l?

Thoughts on pH?

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