Jan 4, 2009 #1 wontonflip I failed Kobayashi Maru Anyone know if the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate tests for this kit works for freshwater? I'm about to cycle my freshwater, and didn't feel like getting a separate test kit just yet.
Anyone know if the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate tests for this kit works for freshwater? I'm about to cycle my freshwater, and didn't feel like getting a separate test kit just yet.
Jan 4, 2009 #3 RyanG Reef enthusiast I dont think they will, I know that you cant go from fresh to salt and would assume that you cant go the other way as well.
I dont think they will, I know that you cant go from fresh to salt and would assume that you cant go the other way as well.
Jan 5, 2009 #5 Piggy Reef enthusiast Some kits are for both. Look at the cards that came with it. It should say on them.
Jan 5, 2009 #6 Altohombre The Tennis Pro Reefer salt and fresh typically have different color scales. At least that is what I see from the easy dunk and watch test kits.
salt and fresh typically have different color scales. At least that is what I see from the easy dunk and watch test kits.
Jan 5, 2009 #7 wontonflip I failed Kobayashi Maru The test cards say fw and sw for all except the ph.
Jan 5, 2009 #8 D dustin_P74 Reef enthusiast well then you can use them for freshwater as long as you dont need to test for pH
Jan 5, 2009 #9 RyanG Reef enthusiast Unless you are keeping ciclids or discus you shouldnt need to test ph for freshwater.