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pH & Alkalinity

Here is where you will find information about the relationship between pH and alkalinity and how to measure and control or keep these chemical elements at steady levels in saltwater aquariums and reef tanks.

Everything You Ever Needed To Know About pH - Part 1

Part I: Quick Review of Basic Chemistry. The first in a 4 part series of articles written by Thomas Hynes explains the different parts of the atom and why they combine to form different atoms and molecules. It sounds like it should be drab reading, but Thomas' writing style is entertaining and actually makes learning fun.

Everything You Ever Needed To Know About pH - Part II

The second in a 4 part series of articles written by Thomas Hynes explains the different parts of the atom and why they combine to form different atoms and molecules. If you ever wondered why water even exists, here is the simple answer.

Everything You Ever Needed To Know About pH - Part III

The third in a 4 part series of articles written by Thomas Hynes explains what pH is and why it is important in saltwater aquaria.

pH & Alkalinity Control For Dummies

From your About Guides Article Archive, pH and alkalinity is explained in a simplified way to easily understand how these two chemistry factors are related to one another in saltwater aquariums.

Alkalinity FAQs

From the FINS Reefkeeper's FAQs, a detailed discussion about alkalinity - how it is measured, its relationship to pH, carbonate hardness and other chemical factors, and how to properly read the results of certain test kits.

Alkalinity FAQs

From WetWebMedia, discussions with Robert Fenner about various aspects of dealing with alkalinity problems.

pH & Alkalinity Explained

From the AMDA Handouts page, John H. Tullock walks you through an explanation of the relationship between pH and alkalinity in saltwater aquariums.

pH & Alkalinity Explained

From WetWebMedia, Robert Fenner gives a complete and concise explanation of what pH is, its relationship to alkalinity, how it's all measured and much more!

pH & Alkalinity FAQs

From WetWebMedia, discussions with Robert Fenner about various aspects of dealing with pH and alkalinity in marine aquariums.

pH FAQ

From the FINS Reefkeeper's FAQs, a brief discussion about pH and what may cause it to rise and fall.

Water Profile

From the Reef Sources Guide section, discussions about choosing sea salt mixes and using tap or RO/DI filtered water as the make-up source, salinity, pH and alkalinity, heating and more about aquarium water.

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