Does Bi-Carbanate of Soda clear the water?

[Ransom]

Someone ive been speaking with told me he puts in bi carb and quite a bit i forget but when i worked it out it seemed like a lot

he told me it helps keep the water crystal clear

is there any truth in this?

 

[Citrinellus]

I'm pretty sure it buffers the pH up.

 

[ewurm]

It's a buffer and a good way to cause swings in your pH. No reason to do that. Clear water is achieved through quality mechanical filtration and water changes.

 

[gspille]

It's a buffer and a good way to cause swings in your pH. No reason to do that. Clear water is achieved through quality mechanical filtration and water changes.

I knew someone that did this for a period of time and their PH was never stable.

 

[Cecropia]

I buffer my water with it b/c the PH 5ish from the tap and my Kh is 0.

Pain in the butt to keep stable.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Like it has already said, with it being calcium based, it helps raise and stablise your KH which in turn helps to raise your PH.