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Tannins vs CO2 calcs

Discussion in 'Advanced Strategies and Fertilization' started by Milan, Sep 30, 2005.

  1. Milan

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    If you have a bogwood, or peat in the tank, which release tannins into the water column, together with CO2 injection, would that skew the CO2 calculations, as per CO2=3*KH*10^(7-pH) formula?
     
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    Re: Tannins vs CO2 calcs

    Test the tap without the tannins and do routine water changes and you can assume any difference in a tap vs a tank sample is due to the tannins.

    So tap after sitting for 24 hrs = 7.5 pH and the tankw ater after sitting for 24 hrs = 7.2, you assume that the tap water is correct and adjust and scale it down.

    IME, wood does not influence CO2 levels a great deal.

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    Re: Tannins vs CO2 calcs

    :) tom, does lumber in the tank influence the complete dosage program? :) :) regards,cornhusker
     
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    Re: Tannins vs CO2 calcs

    Lumber is for the stand, not the scape.

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    Re: Tannins vs CO2 calcs

    :) pardon me greatone. does DRIFTWOOD influence the entire fertilizing program?regards,cornhusker :) :)
     
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