Ionically balanced water

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  1. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    i put some ph buffer in my system and the solute still hasnt dissolved its been about half an hour. the jar says that if it hasnt cleared up in 15 min then water isnt ionically balanced. how do i fix this?
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    What buffer is this ?

    A powder or a block form ?
     
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    small pellets i added a even teasopoon just like it said to
     
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  4. Corailline

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    Personally I always dissolve anything before I put it in the system. And the directions seem misleading, they can not tell how balanced a system is based on how their product dissolves.

    If you are looking to buffer your system Part A/B is a much better product IMO, or kalkwasser.

    I would just test the alk and pH if it seem out of line I would do a water change.
     
    Corailline, Oct 10, 2010
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