Sodium bicarbonate
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Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Because it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many other names including sodium hydrogen carbonate and "sodium bicarb," as well as baking soda, bread soda, saleratus, or bicarbonate of soda.
It is used in the aquarium hobby for increasing KH and pH without increasing GH though it does add sodium to the water.
It is often used in making CO2 with yeast mixes as it makes the mixture last longer.
Aquarists often use Potassium bicarbonate instead as this performs the same function but adds potassium to the water which is a useful plant nutrient which sodium isn't.
- It prevents pH Shock disease in areas of soft tap water.
