Adding Aquardor Buffer to raise the KH [Tropical - Help and Advice]

Peterhill26

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Posted on: 11/2/2018 13:07

Adding Aquardor Buffer to raise the KH #1

When you add Aquardor Buffer to raise your KH does it raise your PH it Happens to me Why?

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Posted on: 11/2/2018 14:56

Re: Adding Aquardor Buffer to raise the KH #2

kH (carbonate hardness) is a measure of carbonate minerals and the effect of carbonate in water is to raise the pH. It's perfectly normal for that to happen if you add a kH raising product to the tank.

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Peterhill26

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Posted on: 11/2/2018 15:54

Re: Adding Aquardor Buffer to raise the KH #3

Thank You for your reply