Mag and Alk chemistry
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[quote author=cwolfus link=topic=2881.msg30529#msg30529 date=1200635004]
Why is it that 2part solution uses a mix of mag sulfate and mag chloride? What are the relative merits of each if used separately?
Why don't people mix baking soda and soda ash? Would this create a PH neutral ALK additive?
C
[/quote]Charles,
(Look I'm using your FIRST name!!) Most people use Mag chloride because chloride consumption is more quantifiable in an aquarium where as sulfide is more of an "unknown". I blend carbonate and bicarbonate to accommodate individual aquariums.
HTH
Why is it that 2part solution uses a mix of mag sulfate and mag chloride? What are the relative merits of each if used separately?
Why don't people mix baking soda and soda ash? Would this create a PH neutral ALK additive?
C
[/quote]Charles,
(Look I'm using your FIRST name!!) Most people use Mag chloride because chloride consumption is more quantifiable in an aquarium where as sulfide is more of an "unknown". I blend carbonate and bicarbonate to accommodate individual aquariums.
HTH