Hi,
Does anyone know if an API Freshwater test kit will be accurate for low end brackish water, around 1.003-1.005? Or will i need to replace it with a saltwater kit.
Thanks.
Test Kit for Brackish Water
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RTR
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Re: Test Kit for Brackish Water
For low end BW, I use FW test kits. I go to marine kits at and above specific gravity 1.010-1.012 (about halfway to full marine conditions).
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Re: Test Kit for Brackish Water
Thats great, thanks for the help.
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Re: Test Kit for Brackish Water
I do find that the Ammonia on the API has a slight greenish hue to the yellow when testing BW...Very slight.
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