When preparing more alkalinity buffer today, I decided to take pics of the process and share them with you
Because my reef has chronically low ph (house has horribly high co2), I always use sodium carbonate instead of sodium bicarbonate. Thanks to Randy H. Farley, I learned the difference in the two types and how to make my own! An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Below are pictures to show how simple it is.
1 lb. of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Spread evenly on a cookie sheet
Bake at 300 deg F for one hour
After it cools, I spoon it into a glass jar for storage.
Use the Reef Chemistry Calculator to determine the amount to use.
Enjoy!
Because my reef has chronically low ph (house has horribly high co2), I always use sodium carbonate instead of sodium bicarbonate. Thanks to Randy H. Farley, I learned the difference in the two types and how to make my own! An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Below are pictures to show how simple it is.
1 lb. of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Spread evenly on a cookie sheet
Bake at 300 deg F for one hour
After it cools, I spoon it into a glass jar for storage.
Use the Reef Chemistry Calculator to determine the amount to use.
Enjoy!