donna68 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hello, Just wanted to know what kind of buffers, etc... should I have on hand just in case I need them. Thanks. Donna Link to comment
donna68 Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 maybe i used the wrong wording. lol What I mean is if in the future I needed to bring the ph up or down...or Kalkwasser? seen people use kalkwasser on forums...sorry I'm a newbee....even though we've been researching for over a year now I'm still learning new things everyday online. Link to comment
JLTRUK Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 a buffer that has alway worked well for me is SeaChem Marine buffer 8.3 Link to comment
donna68 Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 thanks JLTRUK I was just looking at that same product online. Donna:) Link to comment
JLTRUK Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 not a problem, just remember it does bring the Alk up as well. So just keep that in mind as you dose other products. Link to comment
Hwarang Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 i just didn't know what you wanted to buffer or why Link to comment
donna68 Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 That's ok Hwarang my fault I just didn't make myself clear... Link to comment
onthefly Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 The kent Superbuffer dKH is WAY more potent than SeaChem 8.3! I just went though about half a jug of the SeaChem pH 8.3 in couple months and was never able to get my alk above 10 dKh. After one week with the Superbuffer dKh...I'm at 14 and holding. You really shouldn't have to worry about lowering your pH unless you jack something up. Some people use vinegar to lower the pH, but that can "supercharge" bacterial growth. Sometimes it is best to let the pH drop naturally. I would wait until you feel comfortable testing and dosing before you start using Kalk or anything for that matter. More so than any other calcium or buffering agent....Kalk can kill a tank quick if dosed wrong. Link to comment
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