All ponds are affected by pH. Alkalinity or acidity will determine whether the pH is high or low, respectively. In order to maintain pH at a constant requires buffering of the system. This means controlling the alkalinity of the water. Alkalinity is the capacity of a natural water system to resist change in pH and is measured in terms of bicarbonate and carbonate ions available in the system. Alkalinity is also very important in the nitrification process to convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. Alkalinity and oxygen are the two rate limiting factors in the nitrification process. CrystalClear Buffer will help to prevent wide pH swings which are very common in ornamental ponds from dawn to dusk due to respiration and photosynthesis. A properly buffered system resists change in pH due to acid rain and other external factors. It is essential for ornamental ponds to maintain a buffering capacity of 80-240 ppm for pH stabilization. CrystalClear Buffer will increase pH stability and will increase buffering capacity. |
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