Ph Tested Different Results,very Confused.

[Tracy10]

hi,
As in my previous posts,i have been having trouble with ph,and loosing fish.My ph which i tested myself using API kit came out at 8.2.but i wanted secound opinion as was very high,so lfs tested using Esha test strip and it was 7.6.i then went to another lfs and they tested using Tetra test strip and it was 7.
Now i am even more confused as to what my ph is,i dont know what ones correct.How on earth do i know my true ph.My fish are in trouble and i dont know what to do.

Also tested kh/gh with very different results...Please could you help me,very very confused now.

 

[cheesy feet]

Trust Your API test kit Strips are useless

 

[rdd1952]

I would agree that the API test is accurate. Strips are an absolute waste of money.