Lesson time,what is Carbonate Hardness Tatsy is important to keep coral chips /batu karang or oyster shells ( calcium carbonate) to maintain Hardness and as buffering of PH in aquarium tank The Relationship Between pH and kH A kH level is a measurement of the carbonate hardness of your water. In other words, it measures the concentration of carbonate and bicarbonate ions in your aquarium. kH also indicates your water’s buffering capacity – your water’s ability to neutralize added acids without significantly changing the pH. Therefore, a higher kH corresponds to a more stable pH in your aquarium and a lower kH can correspond to large swings in the pH. Generally, if your kH is below 4.5 odH, you need to closely monitor your pH for large changes. You will also need to be more consistent in your water changes as the low kH will cause the pH in your aquarium to consistently drop with time. Frequent water changes are the best way to keep the pH up to an appropriate level.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:50:25 +0000
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