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- 15. 6. 2. KH pH CO2 Relationships in the Aquarium
Myth: A Low KH results in a larger pH swing when adding CO2 Many people are under the mistaken impression that a low dKH results in large pH swings when adding CO 2, while raising the dKH will result in smaller pH swings
- The wrong way to read the pH KH chart. - The 2Hr Aquarist
Matching a single point value of pH and KH to obtain the CO2 level assumes that KH and CO2 are the only factors determining pH This is not the case - in almost all tanks there are other elements that cause the pH to be lower than what the expected KH would extrapolate to
- How to Lower KH (Carbonate Hardness) in an Aquarium?
Acid buffers are used to transform KH into carbon dioxide, which results in lowered KH and pH levels However, when you use an acid buffer, it is important to go slow
- What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A . . .
Acid buffers work by converting carbonate (KH) into carbon dioxide, lowering both KH and pH They’re commonly used in planted tanks where plants can absorb the excess CO₂
- 4. 5. 2. Carbonate Hardness, KH in the Aquarium - aquainfo. org
The pH, KH and carbon dioxide relationship is the “Bermuda Triangle” of fish keeping: go there and you may never come out What is important is that KH is just not important in the aquarium
- The Secret to Stable Aquarium pH: Understanding KH
KH, or carbonate hardness, is an important factor in maintaining stable pH levels in an aquarium It refers to the concentration of bicarbonates (HCO₃⁻) and carbonates (CO₃²⁻) in the water, which act as a buffer against pH changes
- Carbon dioxide - NIST Chemistry WebBook
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- The wrong way to read the pH KH chart | CO2 table chart
The pH KH chart, often known as the CO2 chart, serves as a crucial tool for aquarists who aim to maintain optimal CO2 levels in their tanks However, relying solely on this chart without understanding its intricacies can lead to misconceptions
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