Ryan F Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Has anyone tried using a color matching app for reading test results of either test strips or other testing kit? This popped into my head this morning and I needed to ask. I know some people take pictures of their tests and then use a computer program to "pick" the color and compare it to the test's result chart. For various reasons, color blindness for instance. Has anyone done the same with an app like "color grab"? I haven't used it personally but it seems like it would be somewhat useful for comparing colors in the same photo or between photos. Would anyone be interested in an app that could do that color analysis more automatically? Maybe translate the results into a more direct reading. I think it would be something not too hard for an experienced developer to do. Unfortunately I'm not one...I just know enough to think about it. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Good idea. I have never been concerned with exact matches and numbers just a read on where my tanks are compared to normal. Nitrite and ammonia present I do water changes. Nitrate looking high same thing. Ph as long as it is stable etc. I know a lot of folks have talked of wanting exact numbers though. Api does make a mega expensive (not realistic for normal hobbyists) computer tester spin thing that tests everything and gives digital readout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I had a colour blind friend who just used to send me pictures. So I've been an app. There is definitely market and I've seen one test strip manufacturer offer it with their product. However I'm with @Guppysnailand any ammonia or nitrate time to change nitrate getting high time to change. I feel needing the exact numbers can not be achieved without a lab and I can't really see what I'd gain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeH Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Hanna checkers could work for you. They more or less interpret the reagent color change and give you a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) JBL proscan has an ap function, seen for sale never used. But it seems tech is moving towards us Edited November 19, 2021 by Flumpweesel Missed a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaly Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Monitors still require calibration, if I'm not mistaken. Additionally, our eyes are different. My red isn't your red while we both might agree it's red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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