I will tell you testing pond water is pretty much a waste of time. Tested mine just for kicks and nothing exciting came about. That was the last time. I don't lose sleep over minor things. My fish are still alive and well. I've kept fish for most of my life and never did I test aquarium water except for ammonia. Rarely did I have any fish die. I have done aquaponics and the only time my Tilapia died was due to high ammonia. Do you think mother nature test her ponds, lakes and oceans? Let mother nature take care of herself when it comes to water chemistry. Don't lose sleep over ph, etc. Just enjoy your pond!
