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Re: KillieTalk Digest V2 #389



Taigha wrote:
> 
> Hi there,
> 
> RSchwiegerath wrote:
> 
> > pH Down which contains Potassium Acid Phosphate which not only will drive the pH
> > down but is a fantastic fertilizer for getting green water (algae).  I add a
> > small amount to tanks containing very small fry. Even if the water turns to
> > "peasoup" it doesn't seem to harm them even after I've graduated them to live
> > baby brine shrimp.
> 
> What is the manufacture name of the PH Down?
> 
> > In order to get the pH of my water down to where I want it for breeding I now
> > use dilute Hydrochloric Acid (Muratic Acid). But I would recommend having some
> > "green" water around for the little guys. My mortality rate has gone to
> > virtuall y zero.
> 
> What is your dilution of the Muratic Acid?  I'm very interested in finding out more
> about it.  Are there any side effects? (E.g.: PH Jumps etc).
> 
> Thanks for the input!
> 
> Keep Well,
> 
> Chereen
> The manufacturer of pH down is Aquarium Pharm.
> Also, Seachem makes a good product for lowering Ph Acid buffer it is easy to use. Bob

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