Raising GH and KH

[shrimpscape9984]

Currently using Salty Shrimp + to raise GH and Baking Soda KH to raise KH.

In my test, I found that...
Baking Soda raised PH.
Salty Shrimp raised PH.


Here's how I conducted the test.
1. Used RO water with PH 6.
2. Dropped a pinch of baking soda into the test tube, tested for PH. Skyrocketed to PH7+

The result was the same for salty shrimp.




What is the alternative to raising GH and KH without affecting PH?

[2OFUS]

Baking soda

[shrimpscape9984]

I did use baking soda.
That's why my Ph skyrocketed.

[2OFUS]

Baking soda shouldn't effect ph
U have done something wrong

[shrimpscape9984]

really?
i've put RO water into the test tube
and added a pinch of Baking Soda
then mixed it
dropped 3 drops of PH liquid
and it turns alkaline.

[2OFUS]

What baking soda are you using ? Does it have any additives ?

[Monkeys]

Baking soda will DEFINITELY raise Ph.

Another incorrect piece of advice from 2OFUS...

[2OFUS]

Your an idiot !
It will effect ph in higher doses

You make me laugh
What wrong advice do I give out ?

[Monkeys]

"You're an idiot" Lol..

Baking soda will effect ph even is small doses. Depending on how much acidity buffering capacity there is in your tank, even a half teaspoon could raise a 100L tank by several points, which is quite significant..

The chemical formula for how sodium bicarbonate raises ph is:

HCO3- + H2O → H2CO3 + OH−

You clearly don't understand even basic water chemistry 2OFUS, nor can you identify a WR Taiwan Bee compared to a CRS. Your attitude leaves a lot to be desired also..

Btw, those threatening messages you sent me were a good laugh, and I'll be reporting them to the moderators..

[2OFUS]

you have some sand in your vagina mate