ocean's blend

[shred5]

Hey Randy...

Does this stuff increase ph? It has calcium chloride so I would guess no....I need a two part system that does not affect ph... I was using b-ionic But it raises my ph to much...
If there is anything else out there that you know of that works let me know too...
Here is a link to what is in there additives

link (http://www.oceansblend.com/blend.html)

Dave

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I do not know for sure what effect Oceans Blend has on pH, but I'd expect the alkalinity portion to raise pH quite a bit.

The only two parts that I know of that do not raise pH are ESV B-ionic Bicarbonate:

http://www.esvco.com/prod14.html

and my DIY recipe using baking soda:

A Homemade Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Additive System
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm