PH problem
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Merbeast;1139173; said:
Yeah, sodium bicarbonate will assist in adding bicarbonates. It is safe to use with plants...its probably one of the most common things used in fish tanks to buffer the tank. A lot of the planted tanks will have sodium bicarbonate to offset the pH drop from CO2 injections.
I don't blame you...maybe you could take it out temporarily just to leech everything out of it in a large bucket or something. I had a piece that did the same thing in one of my dat tanks. I just used bicarbonate and buffered the tank...now it's fine.
Wolf3101;1139444; said:
I agree, Wolf. I would think there would have to be some sort of disclaimer if it could drastically alter the chemical balance in your tank.
I appreciate all your advise, but I have one last question:
How much sodium bicarbonate should I add?
Thanks again
How much sodium bicarbonate should I add?
Thanks again
I have not used this but from my reading I see that 1 tsp/10g added slowly over a couple days should bring the pH up to just ove 7.6pH. It will also cause your ammonia level to rise.
As for the "driftwood", I would simmer it in a pot through several changes of water, maybe with a bit of bicarb in the water. Then, put it in fresh neutral water and wait a couple days before rechecking pH.
If you have a 1g jar you can partly fill it with baked oyster shell and run you tank water through it that will also raise pH. Kvarstwasser, found at SW lfs also works.
As for the "driftwood", I would simmer it in a pot through several changes of water, maybe with a bit of bicarb in the water. Then, put it in fresh neutral water and wait a couple days before rechecking pH.
If you have a 1g jar you can partly fill it with baked oyster shell and run you tank water through it that will also raise pH. Kvarstwasser, found at SW lfs also works.
Well, as I love puttering around with the tank, and will go out of my way to make a project harder and "cooler" than necessary, I made an overflow and a sump and put crushed coral in the sump. After running for a couple hours I checked it and it was right at 6.8 pH. I'll check it again when I get home. Thanks for all the help, guys!
Merbeast;1143332; said:
Nice!!
That will definitely clear your problem...I'm sure your fish will appreciate your efforts.
Just in case anyone wanted to see the piece of wood (pictures don't do it justice), here it is.
ahh, pretty
and closer
ahh, pretty
and closer
Take your new wood out, then have it boiling water (As hot as you can make it) for roughly 1 week. Do daily 50% water changes, and by the 7th day you should see it doesnt leech as much tannins into the bucket of water you have it in. Rinse it well with dechlorinated water and place it back in your tank.
