Is Borax same as baking soda?

[CarlD]

OK,
But the aeration method will surely work if the pH is 7.2 or less!

[tphaggerty]

Actually, my PH appears to be between 6.8 and 7.0, so I want to get it up asap. I wasn't thinking about aeration or I would have already gotten that started. I did have about 1 1/2 lbs of borax left over that I have already added.

In any case, I did get 2 boxes of borax at another store today. But, I'm thinking I might try a fountain for a while and see how that works, rather not add chemicals (even BBB) if not needed.

[CarlD]

If you get it aerating, your pH will rise--the more aeration, the faster. Since your T/A is already on target, why not? Save the Borax till you need it...