Re: How do I reduce my GH

[Jeff Katcher <katf@home.com>]

John Wubbolt wrote:
> 
> 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

I had no problems with my plants before i hardend (Inavertently) my
water, in fact i was selling my water sprite to the lfs to the tune of
about $20 a week!  I REALLY regret changing that.  So much so that im
gonna buy all new gravel and completely redo the tank in the hopes of
getting the plants to grow again(they are dying now).  To help with this
i think i will remove the log I have in the tank and see if my water
stays less acidic ( and hard).  Thanks for the TREMENDOUS response
guys/gals I hope to have some good news soon.

Jeff


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