Jynn Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have an api gh/kh test kit, but im not sure how to interpret my readings. The test booklet has conversions based on how many drops of sollution added, but shows them in "dKH" and ppm. When I read shrimpkeepin guides, it always gives a suggested gh as just a lone number. (GH - 6, for example) Is that 6 supposed to be how many drops it takes to change color, is that 6 the dKH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 For simplicity, shrimpers go by the number of drops to change color for gh and kh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Example: On 6th drop, it changes color. the GH is 5-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thank you, that was my guess, but wanted to be certain so I didnt screw it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadO Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 One other thing that I will add. In my API test kit, the orange color takes on almost a "burnt orange" look to it right before it "flips" to green. Now, the flip to green can be somewhat subtle, so don't look for a "Kermit-the-Frog" level of green, but rather a green tint. If you practice it a couple times, you'll pick it up in no time. Also, once it is green, adding more drops doesn't increase the intensity of the green that much. So, the key that I have learned, is to watch for that "flip", and then you're done. shrimpmania 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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