On Jun 27, 4:15 pm, ~ jan wrote:
On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:56:29 CST, Hal wrote:
Since I'm not seeing another problem your comments make me think I
should look closer, but my pH= 7.8, Ammonia= 0, NO2= 0, NO3= 0, and I
don't think checking salt, KH and GH is really applicable to my
situation, but if you have other ideas, I hope you guys know I respect
your opinion and am waiting to hear.
Hal

This is just a fyi....

KH (buffering) is actually more important than pH, since fish can handle pH
of 6.5-8.5 (probably even slightly higher or lower), but if the pH is
swinging due to low buffering, you can have serious problems. Not only are
all those things hard on the fish, but even the bacteria, in the filter on
pond surfaces, etc., processing the waste do not work as effectively.

Latest info is leave the pH alone, keep the buffering solid. The bad thing
about a high pH is it can make plants fail to thrive. ~ jan
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Shouldn't the PH be around 7.0 when you add the buffer?

On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:34:04 CST, chatnoir wrote:

Shouldn't the PH be around 7.0 when you add the buffer?

pH # doesn't matter, if the buffer is needed, add it. Only time one needs
to be careful is if ammonia is present. Then Amquel or similar ammonia
detox should be added first. Buffer is a must to keep pH stable. If you
have enough in your natural water source, water changes will take care of
it if done often enough. Bio-action is what uses it up. If there is not
enough buffering in your water source, then you'll need to add something. I
use Baking Soda when needed, but there are other sources. Hopefully those
who use other sources will chime in. :-) ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us