Reef Chemistry Links: Limewater

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Here is an assortment of reef chemistry links covering limewater for those interested. If anyone has other good ones, let's add them to the list. Note that none of these are basic what is limewater or how do I use it articles.

Effects of CO2 and limewater
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish/library/articleview2.asp?Section=&RecordNo=2074

Limewater/vinegar and other organics
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1999/oct/bio/default.asp

Limits to Limewater Revisited
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1999/aug/bio/default.asp

Limewater, Acetic Acid, and Sand Clumping
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish/library/articleview2.asp?Section=&RecordNo=181

[tatuvaaj]

Here are some good threads:

About impurities in Ca(OH)2 / CaO and Dr. Bingman's comments about vinegar making heavy metals (Pb) more soluble:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34007

About Ca level in limewater
http://archive.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29667

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Thanks, Tatu. All contributions are welcome. Over time, I'll incorporate them into the first post in each link thread and keep them here as a reference for anyone who is interested.