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Re: KH/co2 question



 Cavan asked:

> Why is there more
> co2 at a higher KH?  If my KH is 2 and I add more
> carbonates but not more co2 (to KH 5), how could there
> be more co2?  Does this make sense?    

At a given pH, a higher KH will mean higher CO2.  But consider this: If
you add more carbonates and not more CO2, your pH will rise, and when
use the chart with those new numbers, you will see that your CO2 level
has remained the same.

Scott H.

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