SEACHEM REEF BUILDER RAISE CARBONATE ALKALINITY KH WIT OUT RAISING pH

SeachemSKU: 0364
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Size: 50 g
Price:
$5.98

Description

Reef Builder

  • Raises carbonate alkalinity (KH) with minimal impact on pH
  • A blend of carbonate sources that will not lower pH as competing bicarbonate only products can
  • Will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium

      Overview

      Reef Builder™ raises carbonate alkalinity (KH) without immediately impacting on pH. With long term use there will be a tendency to stabilize at pH 8.3. Used as directed, Reef Builder™ will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity. Reef Builder™ and Reef Buffer™ may be used together. Use Reef Builder™ to raise carbonate alkalinity without affecting pH. Use Reef Buffer™ to raise carbonate alkalinity and pH. Reef alkalinity should be maintained at 3–5 meq/L (8–14 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq/L.

      Sizes: 50 g, 300 g, 600 g, 1.2 kg, 4 kg

      Directions

      Beginner

      Use 3 g (1/2 level teaspoon) per 150 L (40 US gallons) twice a week. Dissolve in at least 250 mL (1 cup) of freshwater. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust amount or frequency accordingly. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.

      Advanced

      Check alkalinity (use MultiTest™ Marine pH & Alkalinity to test alkalinity levels), then follow addition regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 3-6 meq/L (8-17 dKH). Each 3 g/150 L will raise alkalinity by about 0.25 meq/L. Quantity or frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 12 g/150 L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain alkalinity.

      Expert

      After determining the alkalinity consumption rate, set up a continuous drip system. Use the following formula (or skip the math and use our Dosage Calculator) to determine how much to add to your top–off water: m=0.08va (m=grams to add to top off water, v=volume of tank in liters, a=amount to raise alkalinity in meq/L). For example, if you want to raise your alkalinity by 1 meq/L in a 200 liter tank, then you would add 0.08x200x1=16 g into the top–off water. [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 liters, 6 g=1 teaspoon].

      DO NOT OVERDOSE: Excess alkalinity may enhance the loss of calcium, magnesium, and strontium. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement. Best if calcium & carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart.

      Considerations

      Use MultiTest™ Marine pH & Alkalinity to test alkalinity levels.

      Reef alkalinity should ideally be maintained at 3-6 meq/L (8-17 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq/L. It is advisable to make large adjustments slowly to avoid overshooting intended level or shocking corals and inverts. Dissolve in at least one cup of freshwater.

      DO NOT OVERDOSE

      Do not exceed 12 g/150 L (40 US gallons) per day. Excess alkalinity may enhance the loss of calcium, magnesium, and strontium. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement. Best if calcium & carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart.


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