Hi All,
I know dosing bicarb and alum is standard practice in salt tanks to maintain pH levels, and I know the formula for bicarb is (tank gallons)x(0.15)x(number of 0.10's intended pH raise). For instance raising a 5000g tank by 0.10 units would be 5000x0.15x1=750g bicarb. And half amount for alum.
Does anyone dose freshwater? I have a tank that is dropping pH and i've heard FW is more sensitive. Anyone have a formula?
-windelov
I know dosing bicarb and alum is standard practice in salt tanks to maintain pH levels, and I know the formula for bicarb is (tank gallons)x(0.15)x(number of 0.10's intended pH raise). For instance raising a 5000g tank by 0.10 units would be 5000x0.15x1=750g bicarb. And half amount for alum.
Does anyone dose freshwater? I have a tank that is dropping pH and i've heard FW is more sensitive. Anyone have a formula?
-windelov