My Seneye Review

[gforce17]

Oh I hope you're not going to be disappointed. You really need to let them know at Seneye if you have concerns about its accuracy. They have helped others to sort things out,

 

[BigTuna]

So I took some tests from my Nutrafin test kit. It doesn't measure pH exactly, just gives ranges. According to Seneye, my pH is 8.03. According to Hot tub digital meter, 8.3. According to Nutrafin Test Kit, between 7.5 and 8.0. Although, multiple opinions think that its closer to the 8.0 then 7.5. As for Temp, Seneye says 76F, my cheap digital says 77.5 and my expensive digital says 78.5. I'm not as concerned with the Ammonia readings because Seneye says 0.004ppm and my Nutrafin Test Kit says 'unmeasurable' which means that its fine.

My wife works in a Lab and is thinking about sneaking a sample in to work one day and getting exact results for me.

 

[gforce17]

Sounds like a good idea. Don't get the sack (fired)!

 

[BigTuna]

Well we may sneak into the lab as soon as this evening! Ha. I'm anxious to see results, and they will be exact

 

[KISSfn]

I have been told numerous times on this forum to never use chemicals to raise or lower pH. I was lucky to be the first beta tester for Seneye's new software with the improved pH accuracy and it is better than the previous version. Used my Elos and Salifert pH tests to compare. They will be giving it to more beta testers this weekend. Should be available to everyone soon.

 

[gforce17]

Well done you. Let us know when we can download it!

 

[KISSfn]

Thank you and I will!

 

[KISSfn]

New software download available now!

http/www.seneye.co...tm_medium=email

 

[gforce17]

Just received notification and have downloaded. Look forward to differences.!

 

[gforce17]

I'm in the throes on cycling my new 260L tank and moved the Seneye in with a new slide. It's been very helpful in measuring the ammonia levels as I've been adding it during the fishless process. Yesterday I decided to compare the Seneye reading of .056 with my chemical test kit. I was a bit shocked to find that the Nutrafin kit showed a dark orange yellow level of 4.9. It's at this sort of point where you think 'is the Seneye a load of ****', so I rang them and had the most interesting and informative discussion about these measurements. The chap explained about the different types of ammonia and that the Seneye only measures the NH3 which is the one that is most toxic to fish. The chemical kits attempt to measure both NH3 and NH4 and they can't easily sift out the two different types. He advised me to go on using both, but the chemical kit is likely to indicate higher levels until they get closer to zero. I was very pleased with his explanation and I'm even more delighted with my Seneye. Roll on the digistrip!

 

[BigTuna]

As it turns out, my Seneye pH readings were accurate. Unfortunately my pH was as high as the Seneye was indicating, and I lost some fish. Frustrated I lost my Rams, but happy I have a device working properly, and I can work at getting water conditions proper. I now pay very close attention to my water conditions, and I will be a better fishkeeper as a result. I'm looking forward to the future additions to Seneye

 

[gforce17]

Sorry to hear you lost some fish, but the Seneye should help us to maintain better water. I sound like an advert - I ought to get some commission!??

 

[KISSfn]

The guys at Seneye are definitely very nice and helpful. Looking forward to the new digistrip. Sorry for your loss of your Rams Big Tuna.

 

[BigTuna]

Ya, still feeling pretty hard on myself over the entire situation. The Rams were a fish I was trying to get for quite some time. Finally able to pick up some and I wasn't even prepared. I thought I was, but evidently not. So it was a pretty harsh lesson on taking better care of my fish and tank. I will be better for it in the long run. Downside, I am pretty apprehensive on whether or not I can house new Rams. I want to, but no way do I want to lose anymore.

 

[KISSfn]

Don't blame yourself! The only definite thing about keeping fish is we will lose fish no matter what we do. Your Rams could have died for a number of reasons we have absolutely no control over. Until they invent a cheap fish autopsy we'll never know exactly what the cause of death was. All we can do is our best to keep our fish healthy and happy. The rest is in GOD's / nature's hands.