Baking soda for alk

[ChillingBoy]

Does anyone used the baking soda for Alk? I was wondering if any baking soda is good or does it has to be a certain kind of baking soda? Thanks.

 

[sjm817]

Regular old Arm and Hammer works fine.

 

[ChillingBoy]

I heard someone said it was baking powder instead of baking soda? So which one is it?

 

[magdelan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10202862#post10202862 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChillingBoy
I heard someone said it was baking powder instead of baking soda? So which one is it?

baking soda

 

[nctommy]

If you want to make an inexpensive alk and calcium supplement check this out.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

Also check out all this from the chemistry section.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102605

 

[reefnetworth]

i use a 2 pound box on a cookie sheet at 300f for 1 hr. allow it to cool and mix it with 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket with a powerhead until its clear (takes about 30 minutes) and pour it into my container for easy despensing.
JDM

 

[drummereef]

Yep, Arm & Hammer baking soda is what you want. If you want it to raise your pH a bit then do the baking method. If not, then don't. Whenever you dose any alkalinity, calcium, or magnesium suppiment use this calculator.

Reef chemicals calculator
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html

It is wise to get on a balanced additive. It's harder to keep your levels targeted by dosing seperate suppliments. Please read this.

How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

 

[reefnetworth]

correct drummereef.
sorry ChillingBoy, i just remembered, i forgot to add that by baking it is for increasing your Alk. and when adding it to your tank, it should be done in a high flow/sump area, away from any corals.
JDM