EcoLizer™ prevents wide pH swings and safely
stabilizes buffering capacity.
EcoLizer Up™ safely increases pH,
EcoLizer Down™ safely lowers pH. All of these
are safe for fish and plants, and are scientifically blended and
tested.
TJB-INC recommends using a pH
tester to give you an acurate reading so you know which
EcoLizer pH product you should be using.
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A Primer In pH
Do you know
what pH is? This is rudimentary knowledge to most avid pond owners,
but for those who would like to know, here you have it. (pH) stands
for potential of hydrogen, and is a measure of relative amounts of
hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxyl ions (OH-) in solution. At a pH of
7.0 a solution is called neutral since there are an equal number of
hydrogen and hydroxyl ions present. Various substances in your pond
water can tip the balance between these ions. A pH value less than
7.0 indicates acidic conditions, in which hydrogen ions are more
abundant than hydroxyl ions, while values greater than 7.0 indicate
alkaline conditions where hydroxyl ions dominate. The most common
cause of low pH is the biodegrading of waste products in unbuffered
water, and mistakes in adding pH adjusting chemicals. High pH is
usually the result of exposure of excessive amounts of alkaline
substances like carbonates, bicarbonates, and hydroxides etc. Good
examples are alkaline tap water, exposure to concrete, lime, or
excessive calcium. The use of a pH buffer will greatly reduce the
chances of a pH crash, which is a sudden drop of pH to below
5.5.
Economical Tip: Weekly addition of a small amount
of baking soda to your pond will insure a reasonable buffering
factor. A bag of crushed coral makes it goof
proof.
Context:
Gratzek, Aquariology
