Koonitdo Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Guys, i read on the net that we could use Sodium Bicarbonate and carbonate to increase our KH. http://web.archive.org/web/20021127040526/http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm Bicarbonate and carbonate are used in different PH values. my question is, if corals use bicarbonate to make their shell(carbonate) shouldn't we be dosing bicarbonate instead of carbonate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted May 6, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 6, 2013 Not sure if I remember correctly. Please do a check... Bicarbonate increase kh, little of ph Carbonate increase kh and ph If we bake bicarbonate in oven at 300+ deg for a certain period of time we get carbonate Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 IMHO, Sodium Carbonate = Na2CO3 - highly caustic and will raise pH drastically if overdose Sodium Bicarbonate = NaHCo3 - less caustic and will not drastically effect pH I will go for the latter. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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