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D-Diddy Fingerling Posts: 21 Kudos: 14 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Nov-2005	What makes the pH in my tank fall. The amonia or ammonium right? Well isn't the alge supposed to take care of that?
Posted 06-May-2006 06:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Plenty of things can lower pH. High levels of acidic pollutants (ammonia is one), excess CO2, low buffering capacity, "Blackwater Extract" products, and other factors can all cause or contribute to a drop in pH. High levels of algae may help during the daytime because of their production of oxygen, but at night algae consumes oxygen, and will drop the pH again. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 06-May-2006 14:50
D-Diddy Fingerling Posts: 21 Kudos: 14 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Nov-2005	Is there a way I can increase my buffering capacity?
Posted 06-May-2006 17:30
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Adding regular, old, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. Be sure there are no additives in it, will raise your KH without affecting the GH of the tank. Generally speaking a KH of three (3) is a good starting point to aim for. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 06-May-2006 20:22


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