Water chemistry for dechlorinated Miami–Dade county tapwater used for snail cultures
| Characteristic . | Value . |
|---|---|
| [Na+] | 1.1 |
| [K+] | 0.04 |
| [Ca2+] | 0.31 |
| [Mg2+] | 0.12 |
| [Cl–] | 1.03 |
| [SO42–] | 0.11 |
| [HCO3–] | 0.68 |
| [CO3–] | 0.01 |
| [DOC] | 199.1 |
| [Total CO2] | 0.71 |
| pH | 7.69 |
| Characteristic . | Value . |
|---|---|
| [Na+] | 1.1 |
| [K+] | 0.04 |
| [Ca2+] | 0.31 |
| [Mg2+] | 0.12 |
| [Cl–] | 1.03 |
| [SO42–] | 0.11 |
| [HCO3–] | 0.68 |
| [CO3–] | 0.01 |
| [DOC] | 199.1 |
| [Total CO2] | 0.71 |
| pH | 7.69 |
All concentrations are in mmol l–1 except dissolved organic carbon (DOC), which is reported in μmol l–1 of carbon. Bicarbonate concentration and [CO3–] were calculated from measured pH and the mean total [CO2]. Values are taken from M. Grosell, R. Gerdes and K. V. Brix, manuscript in press