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