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ive just started my own saltwater tank myself, and my alkalinity is at a 5, well im tryin to get to a 3.5 or 4. from whut ive been told by alot of local pet stores, and Vets Pets, one of the best stores for saltwater, that the best way is to do a water change. anywhere from 10to 25% depending on the size of the tank.
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What salts responsible for alkalinity of water?
For example sodium carbonate is an alkaline salt.
Why not use regular salt for a salt water aquarium?
Regular salt may contain anticaking agents nuisible for fish.
Can you use iodized salt in a salt water aquarium?
This salt may contain another additives as anticaking agents nuisible for fish.
Goes salt lower boiling temperature of water?
Salt will lower the melting point, and raise the boiling point of water.
How much would 25 gallons in a salt water aquarium weigh?
218 lb.
How do you lower the general hardness in a salt water aquarium?
you cant lower the general harndess of a saltwater aquarium. Why would you even want to?
Can you raise sea urchins in your salt water aquarium?
You can raise a sea urchin in a salt-water aquarium. There are no fresh water sea urchins so you would need a salt-water aquarium to properly care for the urchin.
Why top off with salt water in a salt water aquarium?
killing germs.
How do you raise the Ph in a salt water pool if soda ash only raises the alkalinity?
Soda ash raises both alkalinity and pH in fresh water; I would assume the same in salt.
What salts responsible for alkalinity of water?
For example sodium carbonate is an alkaline salt.
How do you lower salt level?
for a aquarium what I do and im kinda new is take out a little water and add fresh water. Has to be fresh water from store that has reverse osmosis if I spelled it right. Make sure when you remove water to check the salt level.
Why can't aquarium salt be used for a puffer fish to make brackish water What is the difference between aquarium salt and marine salt What happens if aquarium salt is used instead of marine salt?
Aquarium salt is manufactured for different reasons than making your aquarium the perfect environment for salt water fishes. You may use it in an emergency, but long term is harmful to your fish. Marine salts contain the necessary salts and minerals that fish need are the best salt to use.
What is aquarium aqua salt?
Underwater sea animals live in salt water
What is it called when there is salt buildup in the soil often caused by evaporation of irrigation water?
alkalinity
How do you control of alkalinity in waste water?
You would pour an acid into the water to create a salt which makes the water more neutral.
Do you have to get a scuba license to own a salt water aquarium?
No you don't.
What kind of water do hermit crabs like?
they need dechlorinated fresh water, and dechlorinated salt water made with aquarium salt.
