Anyone know if this sand affects the pH levels or hard/soft water conditions?
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I've been using this in my fluval 6 gallon edge and my reading had always been fine. Hope this helps.
826901
Try to keep your alkalinity around 90-100. I adjust that with sodium bicarbonate. Keep the pH around 7.2 to 7.4. Keep the chlorine around 3 ppm. Be careful on the calcium hardness the drops go bad fast and Won't give you an accurate reading So replace those once a year probably all of them once a year. Keep your calcium hardness around 200to 300 ppm. If you've added calcium to the pool but you can't get the numbers up suspect that the drops are bad. I love the test I use one at home and one of the apartment complex that I own. JR
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yes the water feels very soft.. I am allergic to chlorine and have no issue with this system.
157992
I use it and seem to have no problems but I can't atest to the use in salt water. I should replace any filter sand.
2076703
YES! I have a sand filter and it actually helps it to work more effectively. This is my third season using natural chemistry products and they really save me a lot of work and headache! Good luck with your pool! OH! Don't forget, depending where you live..if the water is still cold enzyme products will work more slowly. As the water warms the results are more dramatic.
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I believe you should be able to use the carbon in combination with your sand filtration system. We have been using it in our filtration system for our turtle tank and they are very sensitive to pollutants. The carbon and the combination of the other specific items we use in the filtration system work very well and keep the ph balance where ut needs to be.
1936242
You might want to check whatever meter you're using. I have a digital pH meter that consistently measure the pH of this water over 10.
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sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help. Good luck. sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help.... » Read More sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help. Good luck. « Show Less
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The sand is quite fine, it may fog the aquarium, or get into the filter. I see where it would look nice if it worked.
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yes, very wet and it helps to know the ph of your water you are using to test. This may not be an exact science but I start off knowing what PH i want in my soil. test the water you will be using in this test. Mix soil and water, drain water and test PH of the mud. did it change? is it the desired PH ? Then adjust the soil ph. retest a month later. I have reclaimed water and the ph changes. do not try to micro manage PH I just want to know if it is time to Lime or should I wait.
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No,I went to a pool supply store and got the proper grade of sand.home improvement stores and hardware stores have play sand.little more expensive but we'll worth it.
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when i got this sand i did the same thing the only difference is that i started with salt water if you have your filter in just change them and get your salt in it will clear up it just takes long you just need to be patient lol
1500129
I haven't had that problem and our water is hard. I dry with a soft towel and it works good for me.
1986898
Good question ... I also get a powdery residue all over the molds from time to time, I was puzzled but assumed it was the hardness of our water. This company is totally non-responsive even though they claim to want feedback.
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This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a... » Read More This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. « Show Less
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Installed a unit in Las Vegas connected to the Water District to replace a traditional salt based water softener. Las Vegas has very hard water. The Aquios system did not work for this application. Pots, pans, silverware, glasses, dishes began to show deposits almost immediately. Some of the family could also "feel" the hardness of the water in the shower. I like the compactness of the unit compared to a traditional water softener, but it did not "soften" our water. We removed the unit and installed a Morton water softener unit.
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Probably would damage the sand filter. I had to remove my cartridge filter before I poured this in my spa.