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Re: checking water parameters
On Mon, 14 Feb 2000, Cory and Susanne Williamson wrote:
> Kathy (Erik),
>
> What does Erik use as a Ca/MgCo3 source-- I have the same problem with the
> plants in my 90 gallon. I recently tried using oyster shells, but I ended up
> with water with a pH of 7.5 and GH-4 KH 3. My goal is to keep the pH acidic
> and slightly increase the alkalinity and general hardness while still
> keeping the tanks suitable for SA dwarfs.
Literally, CaCO3 and MgCO3 powder, as purchased from a chemical supply
house. Probably too expensive, but what the heck.
- Erik
--
Erik Olson
erik at thekrib dot com
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