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01/04/2018, 11:20 PM | #1 |
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Alkalinity and KH Buffer
Hi all,
I've been researching the 3 part dosing products and I noticed that the Aquaforest products refer to their KH Buffer rather than an Alkalinity solution like some other products. Is this just a different way of expressing the same thing or is it actually a different method for achieving necessary alkalinity levels? I'm not very familiar with chemistry so this might be a dumb question.
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01/05/2018, 07:15 AM | #2 |
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Good read on this in the link below. Scroll to the "What is "Buffering"" section.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/5/chemistry If I understand correctly, I believe they are mislabeling their Alk supplement as a buffer.
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01/05/2018, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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Typically buffer is used with PH.. ALK and PH are um... similar in some aspects but its probably just a language thing.. Failed/faulty translation of sorts..
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01/05/2018, 08:29 AM | #4 |
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Good link.
In general, yes... What the marketing "geniuses" call buffers are simply alkalinity supplements. Some are baking soda. Some are baked baking soda. Most are a mixture of both.
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01/05/2018, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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The terms are largely interchangeable in hobbyist usage as far as supplements. This article defines alkalinity carefully:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/2/chemistry All buffers add alkalinity.
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01/07/2018, 07:42 PM | #6 |
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Thanks everyone. That helps a lot.
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