Hanna regent-

[KEEPERZ]

anyone have a good way of getting all of the regent out of the packages without spilling it ?

 

[mpoletti]

I make two cuts. One across the top and another down the side. If you want you can also cut a small angle on the seal so you will able to pour the reagent directly into the vial. If this doesn't make sense, I can post a picture later on after I get home.

 

[KEEPERZ]

thanks Mark!-If you have time to post a pic, that would be great, sorry if it sounds like a dumb question, just trying to be accurate when taking tests-

 

[FaviaFreak]

I use to cut the top off and then squeeze the packet into a funnel shape and then ever so slightly tap it all into the vial

 

[KEEPERZ]

Nice sig Kev!- I do the same but never sure if its all out or not, Mark's idea about cutting the whole package open sounds like the ticket-

 

[FaviaFreak]

Nice sig Kev!- I do the same but never sure if its all out or not, Mark's idea about cutting the whole package open sounds like the ticket-

Thanks! :wink: Marks method sounds good too! I know it's a pita

 

[pookstreet]

I don't believe it's critical to get every last bit of reagent powder out of the bag. I just try to get as much out as possible.

 

[KEEPERZ]

I don't believe it's critical to get every last bit of reagent powder out of the bag. I just try to get as much out as possible.

I am with you Kenny, but if I am pulling a .03 and Mark is pulling a .05 , I want to know for sure I am beating him in lower phophates even if his coral look awesome- yaddaming? =)

 

[Ian]

I flick the package to get the reagent all to one corner where I can pinch it and feel it all down there. Then I tear off that little corner, open it up and pour it down into the vial...

 

[pookstreet]

I just snort whatever is left in the bag or spilled outside the vial.

 

[pookstreet]

I am with you Kenny, but if I am pulling a .03 and Mark is pulling a .05 , I want to know for sure I am beating him in lower phophates even if his coral look awesome- yaddaming? =)

I have .02 and my tank looks way worst than both of yours. So what give???

 

[mpoletti]

I am not not in competition with you reefing masters. I can not compete in your leagues

 

[mpoletti]

I just snort whatever is left in the bag or spilled outside the vial.

I thought it was one bindle for the tank and one for myself. Isn't that why they are attached in twos :nerd:

 

[KEEPERZ]

Maybe after the snort it really reads .20 but your seeing .02 Kenny and Ian yur fingers are to raw from handling frag plugs to be able to feel what's left or not-lol

 

[Ian]

Sounds like the pot is calling the kettle black

 

[sailfish]

I start like everyone else then slowly pull it apart and tap the rest in. It looks somewhat like a butterfly when your done.

I also think the more regent you get it the lower you reading is so if it's not high then why worry about.

Joe

 

[mpoletti]

I have .02 and my tank looks way worst than both of yours. So what give???

Do you threaten your corals? I do

 

[pookstreet]

Maybe after the snort it really reads .20 but your seeing .02 Kenny and Ian yur fingers are to raw from handling frag plugs to be able to feel what's left or not-lol

Let me try again today. I'll be sure to take some pictures

 

[KEEPERZ]

:after_boom: Ian

 

[pookstreet]

Do you threaten your corals? I do

I tried, but then my corals started dying on me :sad: