there have been some bad results tossing plaster of paris into acidic water. seems
the pH doesnt stabilize well, tends to swing in pH. stable pH is best.
Ingrid

I also add a 1" x 5" diameter chunk of plaster of paris to bring up
the GH occasionally


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