Thread: lowering dkH
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Unread 10/26/2016, 07:35 AM   #6
Walla2GSP
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Originally Posted by RobZilla04 View Post
You should test your tapwater with a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Meter to know for sure how "relatively clean" your water is. ...
I test my water TDS weekly because I use it for watering Orchids and Carnivorous plants that are sensitive to high levels of organic materials, and it floats between 45-60 ppm.

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Originally Posted by Tanthaitrung View Post
What test are you using for Alk? Is it out of expiry? Can you cross test yous Alk?
I'm using an API test that is good till 2019, but I have also taken a couple samples to the LFS and they tested the sample and confirmed my readings.



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