I use tap water also, the ppms are through the roof in it too. I let sit in tank with room on top to let chlorine evaporate. I use reagant drops theyre 9 dollars shipped on ebay. I get it color of pickle juice in sample after ph down, being my tap is at 8+ here. If your ph is off your plant won't absorb the nutrients in soil. Good luck friend 🙂
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