The Green Pool

[Watermom]

I think you'll be glad you ordered the FAS-DPD.

Regarding reliable vs accurate--- OTO is reliable in that it will not bleach out at high chlorine levels, will give you ballpark figures, etc but not accurate meaning it is hard to differentiate between 4 and 6 for example. Very subjective as it depends on user interpretation of the colors.

Here is a chart that may make it easier to understand what I am trying to explain.

http://pool9.net/oto-chart/

EDIT to add - Why would you need both? You don't really. You can use FAS-DPD exclusively but it is more expensive than OTO testing and takes a little longer. OTO is handy for quick daily checks.

[BigDave]

There is a difference between denial and asking questions to clarify

I'm sorry if I've offended you, I guess my little joke wasn't funny.

BTW I have order the FAS-DPD as I need higher and accurate readings than what the DPD can give me.

Please check back after you use it and let us know how you like it.

[Mustang3944]

I'm sorry if I've offended you, I guess my little joke wasn't funny.

Takes a lot more than that to offend me!

Please check back after you use it and let us know how you like it.

I have no doubt I will like it better.

Hard to believe that a week ago this pool was full of tadpoles.

https://flic.kr/p/p49yb6

[Mustang3944]

Make that 2 out of ten.
I used to keep Cichlids, or to put it more accurately, they ran my life.
I am much happier not dealing with sumps, UV sterilizers, heaters, and vacuuming out vast amounts of fish poop compared to maintaining a pool.
I`m guessing if you kept an aquarium successfully for any period of time, the swing into pool chemistry isn`t as much a jump as, say if you kept a hamster.=:-)
I`m sure the K2006 is a superior kit in all respects, it`s just that the K2005 is what I have and seems to be doing the job.
Believe me, no disrespect intended or meant.

Ahh cichlids started with them got bored and made the jump to saltwater, I think pools are easier and more forgiving then a saltwater tank full of coral and fish when you do something stupid. But then again I didn't have a 10,000 gallon tank either biggest one was 400 gallons, a lot less water to absorb an accidental overdose.

Had a hamster once lol

No offense taken