Re: checking water parameters

["Cory and Susanne Williamson" <webwill@infinet.net>]

Bob,

I would like to be able to 'dose' it correctly without going overboard-- is
there a amount that you would recommend on a per gallon basis to achieve a
desirable pH, hardness and alkalinity.  Our water here is more or less
distilled (30-50 micro siemens with KH GH <1).

Cory Williamson
----- Original Message -----
From: <IDMiamiBob@aol.com>
To: <apisto@majordomo.pobox.com>
Sent: February 14, 2000 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: checking water parameters


> Erik writes:
>
> > Literally, CaCO3 and MgCO3 powder, as purchased from a chemical supply
> >  house.  Probably too expensive, but what the heck.
>
> Crushed dolomite is available at nurseries this time of year, and will
> provide both CaCO3 and MgCO3 in a ratio considered typical of water found
in
> nature.
>
> Bob Dixon
>
>
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