Raising water PH.

THSeeds

Member

• Dec 11, 2018

• #1

Just wondering if anyone has used Baking Soda to raise the PH of their water after adding nutrients. I have used it to raise PH in my aquarium, it works well. Just looking for the pros and cons of using it instead of chemicals.

 

klx

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2018

• #2

THSeeds said:

Just wondering if anyone has used Baking Soda to raise the PH of their water after adding nutrients. I have used it to raise PH in my aquarium, it works well. Just looking for the pros and cons of using it instead of chemicals.

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I use it on the odd occasion when I overshoot my PH down and it works fine. Its rare I need to though as my tap water is PH 7.

 

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churchhaze

Well-Known Member

• Dec 15, 2018

• #3

If you're growing hydro, use potassium hydroxide, otherwise your soil should have enough lime to neutralize acids.

 

Hugo Phurst

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2018

• #4

I have hard water, so I use that to raise ph.

 

THSeeds

Member

• Dec 17, 2018

• #5

Thanks for the info.