Argonite a good pH Buffer?

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Bryan
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Argonite a good pH Buffer?

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Purchased argonite substrate. Not the live type. Is it necessary to add calcium Carbonate Rocks to this or will the argonite function in this capacity?
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Bryan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:24 am Purchased argonite substrate. Not the live type. Is it necessary to add calcium Carbonate Rocks to this or will the argonite function in this capacity?
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You are good to go with just the aragonite.
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Re: Argonite a good pH Buffer?

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If I could tag on here: is there such a thing as too much buffering? I didn't take into account my sand was already aragonite and I crushed up some shells and mixed them into the substrate. Then I stuck a piece of coral for decor in there as well. Can this be harmful?
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Re: Argonite a good pH Buffer?

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SuperProofer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:18 pm If I could tag on here: is there such a thing as too much buffering? I didn't take into account my sand was already aragonite and I crushed up some shells and mixed them into the substrate. Then I stuck a piece of coral for decor in there as well. Can this be harmful?
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No harm.
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