New user with question about calcium testing

pfkalin · 04-29-2008, 08:10 AM

The test kit I have (RedSea Marine Lab) uses three chemicals. You put in first and check color (PinK), add second, and then start adding third and check till color changes to Blue. However, the test kit does not say whether all the contenbts of the test tube will turn blue or only part.

When I did first test the top of contents turned blue but bottom remained pink.

How is this supposed to work?

Thanks

blue_eyes53813 · 04-29-2008, 08:37 AM

Usually ( other test kits Im referring to, not familiar with yours) you shake the test tube after each drop and the mixing will turn all of the liquid 1 color. Are you shaking the liquid?

04-29-2008, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
pfkalin Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	New user with question about calcium testing The test kit I have (RedSea Marine Lab) uses three chemicals. You put in first and check color (PinK), add second, and then start adding third and check till color changes to Blue. However, the test kit does not say whether all the contenbts of the test tube will turn blue or only part. When I did first test the top of contents turned blue but bottom remained pink. How is this supposed to work? Thanks

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