Increase alkalinity/buffering capacity with baking soda?

[pants15]

Does anyone have experience using baking soda in order to increase the total alkalinity? Any information about how to raise the alkalinity/buffering capacity would be great. Thanks!

[Canuck Fins]

What pH is your water testing at? Chemically changing the pH can make a ton more work for you when doing water changes.

I haven't used baking soda.

[pants15]

The pH tested at 6.8 and the Alkalinity at 80.

[Newtonbetta]

I'm curious as to this as well.

[JaspersANGEL]

I have no idea what ur asking!?
But all I know is that Betta's adjust to ur water's ph and playing with it is bad!

[Newtonbetta]

I think the question is what people use when the PH is too high or low, one way or the other. It seems some people do nothing as it may be a pain to fool around with, and maybe others use home remedies or other PH changers. I think the question is does anyone use baking soda when the PH is too acidic.

[dramaqueen]

Using ph adjusters isn't a good idea. Ph fluctuations aren't good for fish.