CALCITE to change PH

[GUPPY92]

Hey guys

 

 I was wondering if a guy could add a little calcite to freshwater aquarium to neutralize PH and bring up the KH in water? What would happen if i add some? Would it be the same as adding crushed Coral?

Thank you

[Zenzo]

I believe that calcite is mostly calcium carbonate (may contain other minerals like iron and magnesium, and is often found in reef tanks. I believe that it could/would raise the pH and hardness in your tank. 

Yes, it should be similar to crushed coral (essentially same building blocks). 

[GUPPY92]

On 10/14/2021 at 12:03 PM, Zenzo said:

I believe that calcite is mostly calcium carbonate (may contain other minerals like iron and magnesium, and is often found in reef tanks. I believe that it could/would raise the pH and hardness in your tank. 

Yes, it should be similar to crushed coral (essentially same building blocks). 

Thats kind of what i thought.

 

 Thanks