Re: How do I reduce my GH

[BigJohnW@webtv.net (John Wubbolt)]

Hello Vern
In some areas the water is SO soft that it will continue to have a pH
drift down to a very low acidic range.   People use baking soda to help
keep the water from getting too acidic.   The baking soda when added to
water will make your water alkaline.   When added in the right amount to
tap water done before a water change causes the pH from drifting down to
a too acidic range.    Hope this helps.   I don't need to do this to my
soft water but a friend in a nearby town whose water is very soft will
get pH values in the 4.5 range and this kills off some of his plants.    
John Wubbolt



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