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Can I put baking powder in my fish tank?

Asked: Rylan J Schultz, Last Updated:

All are fine unless your pH is below 5 or above 8. Sodium Bicarbonate is better, but Baking Powder is fine. If you are happy with 'fine' then go for it.

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    While eating fish has nutritional benefits, it also has potential risks. Fish can take in harmful chemicals from the water and the food they eat. Chemicals like mercury and PCBs can build up in their bodies over time. High levels of mercury and PCBs can harm the brain and nervous system.

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