Betta bot & PH

[jaxey14]

I’m having a hard time matching the color on my Ph test but I think it’s on the high side and climbing. Before lowering I was wondering if my solar betta bot surface skimmer could be the culprit? It’s running 24/7 skimming the surface, would this be considered aeration?

 

[Bperry]

I’m having a hard time matching the color on my Ph test but I think it’s on the high side and climbing. Before lowering I was wondering if my solar betta bot surface skimmer could be the culprit? It’s running 24/7 skimming the surface, would this be considered aeration?

Looks like 7.5-7.6. If the pH starts with a 7, then its l
perfect, no need to adjust.

The bot is minimal to no effect.

 

[jaxey14]

Thank you! I’m new to testing with the TF kit. Should I be looking for the undertone of the color and not so much the saturation when reading results?

 

[pjt]

I’m having a hard time matching the color on my Ph test

A consistent background is key. I prefer a backlit background. To get a consistent backlight, hold the block in front of your computer monitor with a blank white screen displayed (I use Google's homepage). Also, try holding the block sideways or upside down. Sometimes that helps distinguish colors better. I also use two old hotel keycards to mask off areas and narrow down my decision.

 

[Bperry]

Thank you! I’m new to testing with the TF kit. Should I be looking for the undertone of the color and not so much the saturation when reading results?

Its the color you’re comparing not the saturation. The auper pink/purple at 8.2 that you just want to keep the pH under.

 

[jaxey14]

Looks like 7.5-7.6. If the pH starts with a 7, then its l
perfect, no need to adjust.

The bot is minimal to no effect.

I find that if I add 3 drops of the r-0014 instead of 5 the color is easier to match and much more closely resembles the colors on the block. Will this give me inaccurate results?

 

[Bperry]

I find that if I add 3 drops of the r-0014 instead of 5 the color is easier to match and much more closely resembles the colors on the block. Will this give me inaccurate results?

Ive heard that 4 drops is ok to do that, but not aure about 3 drops.