Ph test fluid in drop checker?

[Henry]

I'm in a bit of a jam. I'm down to the last few drops of indicator fluid for my drop checker, making the colour virtually unreadable. There are no local suppliers, and mail order would take too long to arrive before any damage is done by incorrect CO2 levels. There is a Pets At Home just up the road, and they sell liquid Ph tests. Could I use this in my drop checker, or does it need mixing with 4dKH water etc? If so, is anyone around Salford who has some handy?

 

[Andy D]

I read somewhere that the low pH test is the same stuff but why worry? It is just a guide anyway.

 

[Henry]

It's a newly set up tank, so stunted growth and algae at this stage could be fairly catastrophic. There's only a couple of shrimp in there at the mo though, so I suppose I could oust them to another tank and just crank it.

 

[Andy D]

Fair enough.

You could just crank it. I think that is what I need to do too.

 

[Sacha]

The API pH test bottle is just Bromothymol Blue, so is exactly the same as your "indicator fluid". They are identical

 

[tim]

You need to mix the low range ph liquid with 4dkh water. As Andy d stated just crank it Henry until you can get the 4dkh delivered.

 

[Andy D]

These guys seem to have loads of CO2 related gear. Are they close?

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[Henry]

Bloody hell, yes! They're just around the corner from my campus, in fact! I've been there in the past, but couldn't see anything of use to a planted enthusiast. Maybe they keep the proper stuff in the stock room for internet sales, and save the algaecides for the shelves