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ChillingBoy
06/23/2007, 10:35 PM
Does anyone used the baking soda for Alk? I was wondering if any baking soda is good or does it has to be a certain kind of baking soda? Thanks.
sjm817
06/23/2007, 10:46 PM
Regular old Arm and Hammer works fine.
ChillingBoy
06/23/2007, 10:53 PM
I heard someone said it was baking powder instead of baking soda? So which one is it?
magdelan
06/23/2007, 10:59 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10202862#post10202862 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChillingBoy
I heard someone said it was baking powder instead of baking soda? So which one is it?
baking soda
nctommy
06/23/2007, 10:59 PM
If you want to make an inexpensive alk and calcium supplement check this out.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
Also check out all this from the chemistry section.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102605
reefnetworth
06/23/2007, 11:33 PM
i use a 2 pound box on a cookie sheet at 300f for 1 hr. allow it to cool and mix it with 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket with a powerhead until its clear (takes about 30 minutes) and pour it into my container for easy despensing. :)
JDM :cool:
drummereef
06/24/2007, 12:05 AM
Yep, Arm & Hammer baking soda is what you want. If you want it to raise your pH a bit then do the baking method. If not, then don't. Whenever you dose any alkalinity, calcium, or magnesium suppiment use this calculator. ;)
Reef chemicals calculator
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
It is wise to get on a balanced additive. It's harder to keep your levels targeted by dosing seperate suppliments. Please read this.
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm
reefnetworth
06/24/2007, 01:05 AM
correct drummereef.
sorry ChillingBoy, :( i just remembered, i forgot to add that by baking it is for increasing your Alk. and when adding it to your tank, it should be done in a high flow/sump area, away from any corals.
JDM :cool:
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