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A Carbonate Hardness test is a test of the carbonate and bicarbonate extent contained in a sample of water.
It affects all aquaria, both salt and fresh. It is called many names, according to the jargon of an industry or country of origin of the test kit.
CARBONATE HARDNESS = ALKALINITY =kH (German) = ACID BINDING CAPACITY.
The Carbonate Hardness of water is an important measurement, because the level of Carbonate Hardness is the basis for the value of the pH in a given sample of water.
A strong Carbonate Hardness reserve in water can mean a very stable pH and the bonus of an alternative supply of carbon dioxide for plants and algae if supply runs short.
This applies equally for marine or freshwater environments. This is an easy test to perform in 10 or 20ppm steps.
It affects all aquaria, both salt and fresh. It is called many names, according to the jargon of an industry or country of origin of the test kit.
CARBONATE HARDNESS = ALKALINITY =kH (German) = ACID BINDING CAPACITY.
The Carbonate Hardness of water is an important measurement, because the level of Carbonate Hardness is the basis for the value of the pH in a given sample of water.
A strong Carbonate Hardness reserve in water can mean a very stable pH and the bonus of an alternative supply of carbon dioxide for plants and algae if supply runs short.
This applies equally for marine or freshwater environments. This is an easy test to perform in 10 or 20ppm steps.
