citric acid

[thomasj]

will citric acid build up over time if used to clean filter socks.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Good question. Let's see if anyone can answer this.

 

[jccaclimber]

Are you expecting it to absorb into the plastic?
It’s water soluble, so I would expect it to rinse out.
I have seen it make a thick sludge with calcium when not enough is used, that might not rinse out.
I am curious what would happen even if a little did get in a tank. A container of it left out in fresh water starts growing stuff pretty quickly, so I suspect something would metabolize it out. Maybe a mild carbon dosing effect?

 

[cmoore806]

depends on how well you're rinsing

 

[X-37B]

Citric acid salts are very soluble and will rinse clean and not cause a buildup.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It will not build up in a reef aquarium. It will be metabolized like other organics one might dose.

 

[thomasj]

Are you expecting it to absorb into the plastic?
It’s water soluble, so I would expect it to rinse out.
I have seen it make a thick sludge with calcium when not enough is used, that might not rinse out.
I am curious what would happen even if a little did get in a tank. A container of it left out in fresh water starts growing stuff pretty quickly, so I suspect something would metabolize it out. Maybe a mild carbon dosing effect?

Thank You

 

[thomasj]

depends on how well you're rinsing

Thank You

 

[thomasj]

Citric acid salts are very soluble and will rinse clean and not cause a buildup.

Thank You

 

[thomasj]

It will not build up in a reef aquarium. It will be metabolized like other organics one might dose.

Thank You