Post by Carl on Nov 20, 2019 11:38:13 GMT -5
Aquarium/Pond Answers recommends this article which takes the AAP "Aquarium Chemistry" article and makes it more simple
www.fishbeginner.info/home/aquarium-gh-kh-ph-chemistry-what-to-know/
Here is an excerpt:
"What is the importance of GH, KH, pH?
This is a question that really deserves a long answer for best understanding, but I will make it as short and simple as possible.
*GH; is “general hardness” by the common long standing definition. A more accurate description for aquarium (or pond) needs is the calcium, magnesium, and other essential minerals found in an aquarium.
More importantly a test for GH is simply measure of these elements presence and the ability of maintaining essential positive mineral ions, but not the guarantee these mineral ions are present."
www.fishbeginner.info/home/aquarium-gh-kh-ph-chemistry-what-to-know/
Here is an excerpt:
"What is the importance of GH, KH, pH?
This is a question that really deserves a long answer for best understanding, but I will make it as short and simple as possible.
*GH; is “general hardness” by the common long standing definition. A more accurate description for aquarium (or pond) needs is the calcium, magnesium, and other essential minerals found in an aquarium.
More importantly a test for GH is simply measure of these elements presence and the ability of maintaining essential positive mineral ions, but not the guarantee these mineral ions are present."
