I've been keeping track of my PH a whole lot more lately, as I'm sure many others are, and ultimately I think I'm going to go with a more Sodium Carbonate based Alk component to get the benefits of the PH boost there. However, I currently have 2-3 gallons of each of my B-Ionic Alk/Cal components. First question is - excluding all the considerations around trace elements, ionic balance, etc. - can I simply add Sodium Hydroxide mixed with RODI into my Alk component without any major concerns?
I'd of course need to adjust the calcium component to adjust for the changes to the alk component and trace element ratios will be off, but I'd wager not enough to cause concerns with water changes and not using this solution too long term.
I'll also note that I absolutely love B-Ionic other than the lack of effect on PH. If there's a reasonable way to use B-Ionic with added components to increase PH I'm all ears - maybe even my Lye solution idea proposed here if that's a viable long-term approach. I've also considered using Kalk w/trace elements, but that's two additional dosing pumps and containers.
I'd of course need to adjust the calcium component to adjust for the changes to the alk component and trace element ratios will be off, but I'd wager not enough to cause concerns with water changes and not using this solution too long term.
I'll also note that I absolutely love B-Ionic other than the lack of effect on PH. If there's a reasonable way to use B-Ionic with added components to increase PH I'm all ears - maybe even my Lye solution idea proposed here if that's a viable long-term approach. I've also considered using Kalk w/trace elements, but that's two additional dosing pumps and containers.