TERM: Description of glossary term.
Fish related glossary
carbonate hardness
Measure of water hardnes by the amount of carbonate and bicarbonate anions present. Showed in degrees (1 degree KH = 17.9mg/l CaCO3). Related to buffering capabilites of water.
Riferimento
Coad, Brian & D.E. McAllister. 2007. "Dictionary of Ichtyology". Brian W. Coad. Retrieved on June 21, 2014, from:http://www.briancoad.com/Dictionary/Complete%20Dictionary.htm - (ffm06223)
Abbreviation: KH