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Question on nitrate uptake and pH
This question is in my mind for a while.
I know that nitrification (ammonia->nitrite->nitrate) produces
acid and lowers pH. When plants takes nitrate directly as a form
of nitrogen, does it produce OH- to neutralize the acid?
Now if it does and I use Potassium Nitrate to supplement nitrogen,
Does that mean I am pushing the pH up for the long term?
Practically, it does not affect my tank because I change water weekly.
But it just hits my curiosity bug.
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Louis Lin lhclin at aw_sgi.com
"Plan B: Ratbertize the enemy."