As far as the original question.....
I've been using ACE brand muriatic acid for many years to lower the ALK in IO. I have never had an issue I can attribute to using that. I do make sure to mix and aerate the water well before using(many days actually) it to bring the PH back up.
I've been using ACE brand muriatic acid for many years to lower the ALK in IO. I have never had an issue I can attribute to using that. I do make sure to mix and aerate the water well before using(many days actually) it to bring the PH back up.