Help with Seachem equilibrium and buffers
Re: Help with Seachem equilibrium and buffers
Yes I have tested before adding anything.The pH is 5.5 both the Kh and the Gh are zero. Also the tds is zero.
Can I do a water change using RO water with just acid and alkaline buffers and no equilibrium would this safely lower the Gh.
I am beginning to wonder if the high Gh level could be due to a build up of minerals due to evaporation. I have heard of this happening but have no idea of how to correct it.
You opinion would be appreciated.
Can I do a water change using RO water with just acid and alkaline buffers and no equilibrium would this safely lower the Gh.
I am beginning to wonder if the high Gh level could be due to a build up of minerals due to evaporation. I have heard of this happening but have no idea of how to correct it.
You opinion would be appreciated.
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Re: Help with Seachem equilibrium and buffers
I’m wondering if adding both might be pushing the hardness up, or is there something in the tank decor wise thats raising the hardness?
Like Ian i have never used any buffers or equilibrium. I was trying to remember what Vale! uses, thats aquadur
Like Ian i have never used any buffers or equilibrium. I was trying to remember what Vale! uses, thats aquadur
Re: Help with Seachem equilibrium and buffers
I use seachem acid and alkaline buffers. The only rocks I have in the tank are lava rocks which are inert.
I have used JBL Aquadur remineraliser in the past and had the same high levels of Gh.
Perhaps I need to contact seachem direct to get their thoughts.
I have used JBL Aquadur remineraliser in the past and had the same high levels of Gh.
Perhaps I need to contact seachem direct to get their thoughts.
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Re: Help with Seachem equilibrium and buffers
It is quite unusual to get such a high hardness level when using the remineralisers (when you're not aiming for it), I don't understand why that would happen......unless the batch has got too much of something in it....???