Re: [AGA-Member] Questions from a Rookie

["S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>]

YOu can use baking soda to buffer -- changes KH only. You
can use calcium carbonate, availle form hydroponic and
brew-your-own-beer places -- it changes KH and raises
hardness (GH).

Check out the info on George and Karla Booth's pages at :

http://aquaticconcepts.thekrib.com/


Look for the chemistry pages.


sh
--- Imw88@aol.com wrote:
>       Dear AGA members, I just got a compressed gas CO2
> system. I know my pH 
> will start to drop once I turn it on. I'm aware that
> there are all kinds of 
> ways to "buffer" the water but I've never used them
> before and I'm hoping some 
> of the members can shed light on this for me. If someone
> can explain the 
> different ways and anything pertinent you think I need to
> know. How can one keep a 
> soft and slightly acidic without the pH dropping too low?
> 
>     Also, in the last issue of TAG, Volume 18 Number 1,
> Jan-Mar '05, the last 
> article mentions a variety of different aquatic mosses.
> I've search the web a 
> bit but cant seem to find them. Does anyone know where I
> can find them? 
>     Also, I just wanted to thank everyone once again who
> help me last time. 
> You guys were a big help. I'm hoping the members come
> through once again. 
> 
>                                                          
>                     
>     Thanx, Sincerely,  Ilan  
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