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Old 12-31-2002, 07:43 PM
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Default Re: carbon and impact on PH

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Originally Posted by mrcopitr
Hi ,

Can someone tell me if the use of Carbon in a reef, has an impact on the PH level. It seems when I use carbon that my PH drops substantially.

Does the carbon remove the Kalk...??? If it does this could explain the droping PH...

Thanks and Happy New Year!!!!

Marco
I never thought of that. My PH has been on the low side, and I am using carbon. I have been trying to bring it up by using baking soda without too much success. Perhaps a more knowing person can confirm this interaction between carbon and ph.

Michael
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