Using a PH probe in a "drop checker"

magicmagni

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I was thinking how a drop checker works and how it is a great way to measure Co2 because we measure the CO2 through a reference solution instead of the Aquarium water which may have fluctuating KH and or sources of carbonate that can throw off the PH/ KH relationship. The problem with drop checkers is that it gives you a ballpark idea of how much Co2 you have through subjective interpretation of the colors, also some PH chemicals may be a little different than others and etc.. I'm thinking that by replacing the PH chemical with a PH probe would we not get the best accuracy? Also the probe will last longer/ need less cleaning since it will be isolated from the Aquarium water.

Anyone try anything like this before? Any thoughts?
 

Darkblade48

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This idea has been proposed before over at the Planted Tank; I am not sure what came out of it, if anything, but you may want to take a look over there yourself.
 

magicmagni

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Darkblade48;100691 said:
This idea has been proposed before over at the Planted Tank; I am not sure what came out of it, if anything, but you may want to take a look over there yourself.


I may have to check that out. Thanks