found dying fish with black on scales..pic included

[Dave 54]

This is the UK pond master test kit Meyer and it has phoshate with it :-

http://www.apifishcare.co.uk/product.php?sectionid=2&catid=7&subcatid=0&id=138

http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?sectionid=2&catid=22&subcatid=0&id=670

http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?sectionid=1&catid=18&subcatid=0&id=580

It appears gardenlady has the wrong test kit you are indeed correct my friend.
So I wonder Meyer is the freshwater kit vuable in the pond enviroment is this why gardenlady getting mixed readings ?
If so gardenlady I would take your kit back to where you bought it and say they sold you the wrong one



Dave

 

[Meyer Jordan]

This is the UK pond master test kit Meyer and it has phoshate with it :-

http://www.apifishcare.co.uk/product.php?sectionid=2&catid=7&subcatid=0&id=138

http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?sectionid=2&catid=22&subcatid=0&id=670

And here is the other kit...
http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?id=580#.Viue9W7cCtP

 

[Dave 54]

You didnt give me chance to put it in my post
But my question stands is it the right kit for the job ?

Dave

 

[Meyer Jordan]

You didnt give me chance to put it in my post
But my question stands is it the right kit for the job ?

Dave

I would think that either kit is useful, but neither is complete. I don't understand API's rationale in offering two (2) slightly different kits other than as a marketing ploy.
When I first got started in ponds, I know that the presence of two (2) pH kits (High and Low range) would have had me totally confused.
But, again, their number one goal is selling product. Why offer one (1) complete test kit when the consumer can be forced to purchase 2,3 or more different kits.

 

[cas]

I know that the presence of two (2) pH kits (High and Low range) would have had me totally confused.

Are the high and low range PH tests needed? Is just the PH test enough? I am looking at purchasing new water test kits and wasn't sure which I needed. I only tested PH before.

 

[Dave 54]

I would think that either kit is useful, but neither is complete. I don't understand API's rationale in offering two (2) slightly different kits other than as a marketing ploy.
When I first got started in ponds, I know that the presence of two (2) pH kits (High and Low range) would have had me totally confused.
But, again, their number one goal is selling product. Why offer one (1) complete test kit when the consumer can be forced to purchase 2,3 or more different kits.

I still cant understand though why she had two totally differing Ph values 7.6 and 8.5 that is what is confusing me Meyer , though I agree , for what you pay for them in the UK £37.00 UKP or there abouts you should have a complete test kit Pond master wise as that is quite an investment ?


Dave

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Here is how I rate parameter testing in order of importance. Most important first.
1. Temperature
2. Ammonia
3. Nitrite
4. Dissolved Oxygen
5. pH
6. KH
7. Nitrate
8. All others

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I still cant understand though why she had two totally differing Ph values 7.6 and 8.5 that is what is confusing me Meyer , though I agree , for what you pay for them in the UK £37.00 UKP or there abouts you should have a complete test kit Pond master wise as that is quite an investment ?


Dave

Her pond had a pH of 8.5. Since the Low Range pH test only measures up to 7.6 that is what the test showed. The High Range pH test gave her a more accurate reading of 8.5.
My problem with this is that the unknowing pondkeeper might accept the results of the Low Range test as the actual pH level not realizing that they needed to perform a High Range test also. This could cause major problems.

 

[Dave 54]

Her pond had a pH of 8.5. Since the Low Range pH test only measures up to 7.6 that is what the test showed. The High Range pH test gave her a more accurate reading of 8.5.
My problem with this is that the unknowing pondkeeper might accept the results of the Low Range test as the actual pH level not realizing that they needed to perform a High Range test also. This could cause major problems.

I'm totally in agreement with you there Meyer with a novice keeper it may even go so far as to put them off the hobby which would be a shame .
I say that pondlady should demand a pondmaster kit from the suppliers dont you ?


Dave

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I'm totally in agreement with you there Meyer with a novice keeper it may even go so far as to put them off the hobby which would be a shame .
I say that pondlady should demand a pondmaster kit from the suppliers dont you ?


Dave

Doubt that she would have much luck getting a replacement since she has already used it several times.
This is one of those 'Caveat Emptor' scenarios for the consumer and a 'Gotcha' moment for the manufacturer.
Ain't capitalism great?!

 

[Dave 54]

Doubt that she would have much luck getting a replacement since she has already used it several times.
This is one of those 'Caveat Emptor' scenarios for the consumer and a 'Gotcha' moment for the manufacturer.
Ain't capitalism great?!

I blame the shop assistant obviously they didnt know their stuff here they have to sit QATA exams before they can work in a fish shop some specialise pond Marine and tropical
But basically this appears to to be a case of put it down to experiance for pondlady

Dave