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May 5, 2006, Newsletter Issue #53: Hardening your water
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Hardening Your Water (Raising GH and/or KH) The following measurements are approximate; use a test kit to verify you´ve achieved the intended results. Note that if your water is extremely soft to begin with (1 degree KH or less), you may get a drastic change in pH as the buffer is added. To raise both GH and KH simultaneously, add calcium carbonate (CaCO3). 1/2 teaspoon per 25 gallons of water will increase both the KH and GH by about 1-2 dH. Alternatively, add some sea shells, coral, limestone, marble chips, etc. to your filter.
To raise the KH without raising the GH, add sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), commonly known as baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon per 25 gallons raises the KH by about 1 dH. Sodium bicarbonate drives the pH towards an equilibrium value of 8.2.
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