Nedra, Thanks for such a quick reply. Well in Arizona I don't have to worry
about alot of rain at all. I'm going to have to futher my studies about what
all the test are for and the best equipment to use for testing. I want to
keep a healthy pond for my Koi. Right now all I test for is ammonia and
nitrite. I would love more suggections on the equipment electronic or liquid
testers needed for proper maintence of the pond and the aprox. cost. Thanks
again, Kc
"Nedra" wrote in message
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Hi there ...I'm far from being a pro but I believe it must have
been my post you were reading about Baking Soda.
1 cup of Baking Soda per 1,000 gallons of water is the dose
for bringing the KH up to at least 100. The BS also tops the
pH out at 8.4... I said nothing about the nitrite level mainly
because I don't know anything about it.
Baking Soda has no ill effect on the bio-filter, nor on the plants
and fish. I add it regularly as I have somewhat acid rain and it
does rain alot here. Also I have a 3,000 gallon pond... that
means I dose the pond 3 days in a row .... just 1 cup per 1,000
gallons of water.
Any other questions... just ask - I'll try to answer.
Nedra in Missouri
eocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118
"DonKcR" wrote in message
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Hi, Another questions for the pro's, I read that backing soda can change
the
high nitrite level to a good level. Is this true? If so how does this
effect
fish and plants? How will it effect a bio filter? Has any one ever
really
done this? The article I read can't remember where now said you use 1
cup
per 1000 gallon's. I won't try this without some good advise. Thanks in
advance! Kc