Hey quick question

[JedClampett]

After you dose vinegar, how long does it usually take for your ph to go back to normal

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Depends on the extent of aeration and how fast it is metabolized in your tank. Hours, I expect, but I've not monitored it since I spread out the dosing.

You can add calcium hydroxide into the vinegar so there is no reduction.

 

[Rybren]

Randy, how much kalk would need to be added to the vinegar to reduce the pH effect?
Thanks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Randy, how much kalk would need to be added to the vinegar to reduce the pH effect?
Thanks

When I dosed that way (manually, all at once), I added an excess so there was substantial excess solids sitting on the bottom.

The clear liquid then will have a small pH raising effect (not enough to really notice), which partly offsets the later pH lowering effect of the production of CO2, and it will boost calcium and alkalinity a small amount.

 

[Rybren]

Okay. Thanks Randy.