Explanation please

[Myka]

Originally Posted by DAVE

Not sure I agree with that statement. Muriatic acid in IME does effect pH quite a bit even in small amounts. It is a strong acid that should be used carefully and safely.

Agreed! Even 10 mL of muriatic acid in 60 gallons of new SW will bring the pH down to high 6's or low 7's for several hours! Muriatic acid should NEVER be used in a running tank.

[CHEAPREEF]

Muriatic Acid will also drive your ALK down in a big hurry, that is how I adjust my WC water if I am doing anything bigger than 10%. Takes very little to drop ALK and PH by a few points, be very careful with it if you do use it for anythign SW related.

[strezman]

Tank is only 30 gallons. I didn't know it was only mature bubbles that release spores?? That's interesting. And mature ones become soft? I'm leaning lots here! Thanks!