Green Water Turns White In Color, Green Water, Filtration and Tank Setup. Options

[desireless]

Thats wat i mean. THe expiry date is meant for HUMAN to "see" only. If one is using baking soda for fish, one might need not bother with the expiry date.

U want to be sure whether expired baking soda still hv buffering effect? No problem, i will measure KH tonight using that long expired powder just for your  sake

If you cannot be sure in the first place, please do not mislead readers on the effectiveness of EXPIRED baking soda. To be on the safe side, I would advise throwing away the expired one and spending a mere few bucks for buying new one.

You do not need to test for KH so frequently, if you are using WORKING BS. I always use 2g to bring 20litres of water to 5-6dKH. Even after 6 weeks, the test result is still remains the same. This gauge would be lost if the BS is defective such that it yield different result for same amount added. You'll never know if you're adding enough. I would believe that expired BS can still increase KH. But how much more do you need to add compared to non-expired one? It will not be smart if you have to test KH for every WC to gauge the correct amount of BS to add.

[mountain]

Goldie needs help why it changes to white.
based on his information: Most of us thinks its the expired Baking Soda.

While tat might not have been the cause, but we are still concern as to advise against using items that are expired as the act itself carries risk. I certainly dun see anyone here would buy a 2 years expired BS and used it as a buffer for your fish

[cktan]

If you cannot be sure in the first place, please do not mislead readers on the effectiveness of EXPIRED baking soda. To be on the safe side, I would advise throwing away the expired one and spending a mere few bucks for buying new one.

All im trying to say is: im using expired baking soda and i didnt face any problem like water turning white.

Trying not to let ppl conclude that "using expired baking soda is the cause of water turning white".

This post has been edited by cktan: Sat, 09 Oct 2004 10:45 pm

[The Matrix]

Si mi taiji ...

Whoever think or having "expired" baking soda and feel like discarding the wonder powder, please consolidate and bring to the next RG Live ...

I will take over, provided FOC hor ... wah liao eh ...

goldie, so how ? your water still cloudy white ?

[goldie]

Sorry lah, reply so late. Seldom on line.

So far, problem ok liao after complete water change. Didn't add baking soda though. Gotta wait a while cos getting new baking soda. Will update after that.

Cheers

[Melvyn]

Thats wat i mean. THe expiry date is meant for HUMAN to "see" only. If one is using baking soda for fish, one might need not bother with the expiry date.

U want to be sure whether expired baking soda still hv buffering effect? No problem, i will measure KH tonight using that long expired powder just for your  sake

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Hi there.

Based on our experience.
Your problem should be overdosed of chlorine.

Do not use what baking soda....
exp. or no expiry....

Try using yr. anti-chlorine crystal only.
Add half of your normal amount you have been throwing in,and see the effect again.
If problem arises again,throw away everything and re-buy.

Cannot be everything got problem!!

Anyway good luck to you.

[mountain]

Do not use what baking soda....
exp. or no expiry....

why not use what baking soda lei??