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newfishy
11/23/2003, 11:29 AM
I read on a couple of threads here that you can use Baking soda to raise your calcium levels. My ca is around 350 and GH is 95. Can Baking soda work, and how would I go about using it? Do I just ad it right to the tank or do I mix it with water and add it?

Thanks

intrudah
11/23/2003, 11:41 AM
Baking soda is for Alk, Driping Pickling Lime(Kalk) will help maintain/raise calcium levels
Check out this article:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm