OK, heading out, Deb ewest comfirmed what I said 17 ppm is low. Bring it up to well above 20 ppm with 4 tons lime and once back down below that level after a few years bring it back up. I think Deb when others find this they will add their comments.
YOu realize you can drop the gpg, you are reporting it in ppm. I used to use the same test years ago. Actually all you are saying with one drop is that his alkalinity is less than 17 ppm. Actual results can not be determined with that test kit, it may be 10ppm??
Deb, I hope BOb LUsk chimes in, I'm curious to see his and others take on ammonia. Do you understand the nitrogen cycle? SOme crazy things have to happen to get high ammonia, but I will not comment anymore on that until (hopefully others chime in, BC?)
