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Originally Posted by EmilyB
Alan, I have "real" buffer here if you want to get some to get your levels up. Then you can maintain with the kalk, or two part or whatever.
What salt are you using? The levels are low.
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there is a problem with the traditional buffers we buy. they also contain borax (not sure if this is the right chemical that I am trying to remember) but this also reads as a buffer but is not available to the corals for use. where the composition of baking soda is 100% available to the corals for use. having a proper balance between the two is good but if you get more of the borax than should be there then you have a larger portion of your Alk not available to the corals.
Beverly, do you remember what effect "cooking" the baking soda has on its properties? I can't remember off hand.
Steve
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