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pH up
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vlad Jovanovic Feb 3. 10 Replies 0 Likes
To all the budding chemists out there, I have a question: I'm trying to raise my pH and I'm struggling with garbled information, and poorly labeled products.I get that the standard choice for…Continue
fruit fly infestation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Parr Nov 10, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have a mad infestation of fruit flies in my greenhouse. I should say "very small flies that look like they might be fruit flies" since I haven't busted out the microscope to correctly identify…Continue
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Vlad Jovanovic replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"Thanks Michael. I'll be sure to dose carefully :)"
Michael Welber replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"I bought that from Amazon and it worked fine. Be careful not to use too much. I think I used a little too much and the pH went up to 7.6. "
Vlad Jovanovic replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"I have just ordered this...It sells on amazon as well (for about double the cost of direct)...
http://www.garden-ville.com/products/28/Potassium-Bicarbonate.htm"
Eoin Ross replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"Thanks for that TC.I was wondering if what others were sourcing was as pure - bang for the buck type thing. I'll probably end up using KOH as I have easy access to thousands of gallons :) Key will be to add it VERY slowly."
TCLynx replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"Amazon
For a pound of Potassium Bicarb I would expect to pay under $20 depending on how many I get and where I get it from.
Instead of looking for lab grade chemicals look for brew and wine making supplies online. I believe it's about as…"
Eoin Ross replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"How does the following compare to what people are using?
The restrictions on purchase might be problematic though
http://www.coleparmer.com/Category/Potassium_Bicarbonate/23397
"This item is considered a hazardous material. These item(s) cannot…"
RupertofOZ replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"Ah... Seachem Neutral Regulator.... to complete miracle bottle of snake oil....
Doesn't explain how it manages to buffer pH up... and/or down... all in one bottle......
But does claim to do so many other, some near…"
"I have used the liquid general hydroponics ph up with no problems so far. I also use a product by seachem called nuetral regulator p.h. 7. It is kinda expensive though."
TCLynx replied to Courtney Edwards's discussion pH up"You should be able to order potassium bicarbonate on Amazon I think
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"Calcium carbonate is available at homebrew supplies. potassium bicarbonate is used to recharge fire extinguishers."
Courtney Edwards posted a discussionpH up
To all the budding chemists out there, I have a question: I'm trying to raise my pH and I'm struggling with garbled information, and poorly labeled products.I get that the standard choice for changing pH is calcium and potassium hydroxide, but I figure that I will probably start a crazy swinging pH routine that I would rather avoid. I like the idea of slow and stable, my plants, fish, and I aren't in a rush, balance would be nice. I would like to use calcium carbonate (smashed up oyster…See More
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- At 3:14pm on August 24, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Courtney,
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.
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