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hotpockets626
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Aquarium ph and alkalinity

Post by hotpockets626 »

I just had my aquarium water tested. I have a pH of 8.4 but alkalinity at 0. Is this possible? Please explain.
Vermicompost2761
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Re: Aquarium ph and alkalinity

Post by Vermicompost2761 »

Hey hotpockets626,

I’m no expert with pH, but the pH scale includes alkalinity and acidity. This link might help. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmope ... -ph-scale/

I don’t think that it’s possible to have an alkalinity of zero, because that would be acidic. You should probably just read the pH reading.

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