[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: Lamotte CO2 kit
While a CO2 kit isn't an essential, the LaMotte kit is one of their
cheapest kits. In addition to double checking your chart CO2 reading, you
can use it as a check of either your pH or your KH test, since with any two
readings you can derive the third from the chart (assuming, of course, that
the carbonate/bicarbonate system is the only one operating). Not only is
the CO2 test fairly easy, but with a good eye you'll be able to get a
pretty precise reading. I do think that for us planted-tank folks this
extra information is handy whether or not you inject CO2. I don't think
anyone maintaining a planted tank, dosing fertilizers and performing other
various tests would call a titration test difficult. Just perform it in
good light against a white background.
I agree with Daphne: the best pH tests are the (various) LaMotte
narrow-range kits. With a practiced eye, you can estimate your pH to about
0.05 units, making chart-derived CO2 readings that much more precise. At
lamotte.com you can see their ranges and order as well.
Jared
Planted-Tank Resource Page at http://www.brainyday.com/jared/aquarium/info.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jared Weinberger
jared at brainyday_com
http://www.brainyday.com/jared