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[Cicolid]

Syd ( sydad) has offered to give a talk on water chemistry regarding gH, kH etc.

If anyone has any questions or wants to learn about these subjects I suggest you do not miss this one.

Col

[dazzabozza]

Less than 2 weeks away! Pencil it in people

See the homepage for more info - http://www.perthcich....au/index.phtml


Daz

[sydad]

Syd ( sydad) has offered to give a talk on water chemistry regarding gH, kH etc.

If anyone has any questions or wants to learn about these subjects I suggest you do not miss this one.

Col

Heiko was a hard act to follow, but I hope to be able to give some insights on what is really a rather complex subject.

To this end, I encourage anyone who has a question, or just some point/s they would like help in understanding to let me know: either here, or if preferred by PM. (This also helps me to ensure that I have at least the necessary, basic information to give the required help. )

Cheers,

Syd.

[Ronny]

Would love to learn more about natural buffers and how they do what they do?

[Cawdor]

I agree this is a potentially complex subject. I suggest keeping it as easy to understand and basic as possible for those without a scientific background (just as an example - not everyone may know what the words aerobic and anaerobic means when referring to bacteria, so words like that need to be explained). Then for those who are interested in a bit more information, maybe provide some links or pdf documents for download here after the meet.

I second the request about buffers and how they work - how does introducing limestone or wood impact on water chemistry, how much is too much, is there such a thing as too much etc.

[Ronny]

Dang, was told today, I'll be away for three days as of the 7th of July

And I cant get out of this one

Was really looking forward to it to, hope someone takes notes

[Heiko Bleher]

Hi guys,

this is Heiko Bleher and I see you have a new event coming up. It is a tough subject and I wish you all the best. Just keep in mind: Whatever the chemistry of the water is, the most important is that you know where your fish comes from - and that is the chemistry of the water parameters and temperature to be applied to your (this particular) fish. And not what is written in a book or suggested. There are sometime giant differences, specially if the fish comes from a breeding place. Or a petshop which has kept it for some time.

Now I wanted to let you know about a very special event which takes place in the Czech Republic - see http://www.perthcich...showtopic=26015 for more info (EDIT by Dazza).


All the very best and thanks again for everything,

always
Heiko Bleher
www.aquapress-bleher.com

[dazzabozza]

Hi Syd

I'd be interested in ways to maintain pH levels when doing large weekly water changes. Are there other options instead of dosing or pre-preparing in tubs.


Daz

[topline]

Thanks to Syd for such an informative and educational talk.
Cheers
Brian

[Cawdor]

Thanks to Syd for tackling what is a very complex topic. And from the number of audience questions (which I think was the most of any talk I've attended) there seems to be a lot of uncertainty when it comes to water.