I got some calcium nitrate from Greg Watson. I was worried that I might have too much Potassium, so I did not want to add more from Potassium Nitrate. So I went with Calcium Nitrate instead.
Today when I was figuring out how much to add, I found that the actual Chemical formula is 5Ca(NO3)2*NH4*NO3*10H20 I was a little concerned that the NH4 might cause problems, but I hoped it was not soluble or something.
According to my calculations adding 10ppm of NO3 adds .26 ppm NH4. I put the 10ppm NO3 dose in the tank and measured .25ppm of NH4. :? :? :?
Why is a fertilizer containing this much ammonia sold as an aquarium fertilizer? Or have I missed something?
Today when I was figuring out how much to add, I found that the actual Chemical formula is 5Ca(NO3)2*NH4*NO3*10H20 I was a little concerned that the NH4 might cause problems, but I hoped it was not soluble or something.
According to my calculations adding 10ppm of NO3 adds .26 ppm NH4. I put the 10ppm NO3 dose in the tank and measured .25ppm of NH4. :? :? :?
Why is a fertilizer containing this much ammonia sold as an aquarium fertilizer? Or have I missed something?