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newgen
Koi Lover

May 1, 2002, 10:50 PM

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Hi everyone!

Read alot about pH articles, but i'm still confused! Crazy

If my pH is lower than 7, means is acidic right?

If my pH is higer than 7, means is alkalic right?

ok....

now....

when my pH is lower than 7, what should I use to raise the pH level of the water?when my pH is higer than 7, what should I use to lower the pH level of the water?

i know some of the things that is comman......but confused about them!
Coral, Baking Soda..........i think i know these 2 only! Tongue

Hope someone can clear my "maze"!

Thanks!

John

SMW1
Koi Kichi

May 1, 2002, 11:27 PM

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All the information you need is already in this forum.

Use the search for PH buffer and you will find all you need to know.

newgen
Koi Lover

May 2, 2002, 6:18 PM

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Hi Stuart!

I've already read them! But i'm still confused about ways to lowering/buffering the pH of the water.

SMW1
Koi Kichi

May 2, 2002, 7:58 PM

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Hi,

Ok, Coral's buffer the water, which basically means they do not increase of decrease the PH instantly, they just provide a cushion should the PH suddenly crash (i.e drop). They will prevent the PH from dropping too far, too quickly.

Baking soda is used to raise and lower your PH to 8.4 (if used correctly with the correct amount).

Stuart

newgen
Koi Lover

May 2, 2002, 9:56 PM

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Hi Stuart~!

Thanks again! Really sorry to waste your time!
Anyway, just wanna make sure, is it Baking Soda is used for both way of buffering and lowering the pH of the water?

Thanks!

John

Mark
Koi Kichi

May 3, 2002, 8:20 AM

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Baking soda is used in situation whereby the pH falls below the acceptable value. Although there is no harm done to your fish, it is ineffective to use baking soda to lower pH.

newgen
Koi Lover

May 3, 2002, 1:06 PM

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Thanks Mark!
now i know what i should do to control the pH!
But, how much baking soda do i need to put in?

if 1 gallon, need how much baking soda?

Mark
Koi Kichi

May 3, 2002, 3:07 PM

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I would recommend 100gm per 100 gallon of water.

newgen
Koi Lover

May 27, 2002, 4:03 PM

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Sorry Mark!

Forgot to say Thanks!

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! Angelic

Regards,
John

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