Adding TM A-elements to NaOH

[Koty]

Will Tropic Marin "A-Elements" stay dissolved in 1 M NaOH used for 3-part?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

While I cannot say for sure without knowing the exact forms of everything in it, it may very well be fine to do so.

 

[Waldek M.]

Will Tropic Marin "A-Elements" stay dissolved in 1 M NaOH used for 3-part?

I've been dosing like this for half a year and it's ok

 

[kartrsu]

I've been dosing like this for half a year and it's ok

Have you had success with using sodium hydroxide and A- elements still? I’m worried the high PH can alter the A- elements or precipitate. Also, does dosing in intervals avoid drastic PH swings?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Have you had success with using sodium hydroxide and A- elements still? I’m worried the high PH can alter the A- elements or precipitate. Also, does dosing in intervals avoid drastic PH swings?

It appears as if that works ok.

 

[kartrsu]

It appears as if that works ok.

Thanks Randy. I know I asked about it in another thread, but just double checking that its viable, bio-available, and safe as a way to supplement alk + trace with PH benefits. Appreciate you confirming. Hans also mentioned it likely should be fine.

I dose in area of my sump where there is a powerhead directly beneath to enable rapid mixing. Will this immediately supplement alkalinity by converting CO2 gas into carbonate or will it take some time for that reaction to occur? I have good surface agitation and I run a skimmer right after the dosing site 24/7. I measure CO2 near the tank and it is usually 500-600 ppm when windows are open but can creep into the 700-1000 when there are a lot of people and doors are closed.