Baking soda

[bezlar]

Is it okay to add baking soda right to the sump? I need to add about 6 teaspoons every other day to keep my Alk around 8. I've been doing this for about a week and everything seems fine so far.

Thanks

[xJake]

Baking soda is fine to use as an alkalinity additive. Many times it can settle on the bottom of the sump if added directly so I would suggest mixing it into some water first.

[Playa-1]

Dissolve it in some water and then pour it into the sump.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Use fresh water to dissolve it. :)