{"product_id":"seachem-reef-builder-helps-raise-carbonate-alkalinity-kh","title":"Seachem Reef Builder - Helps Raise Carbonate Alkalinity KH","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/logo@2x.png?width=700\" width=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eReef Builder™ raises carbonate alkalinity 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBEGINNER: Use 3 g (1\/2 level teaspoon) per 150 L (40 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eADVANCED: Check alkalinity, then follow addition regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 4–5 meq\/L. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXPERT: After determining the alkalinity consumption rate, set up a continuous drip system. Use the following formula 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]. Notes: Use MultiTest:® Marine pH \u0026amp; Alkalinity to measure total alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDO 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 \u0026amp; carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium. Each gram contains a minimum of 12 meq of alkalinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"300 gm","offer_id":68100384653501,"sku":"bcd1793406642119","price":6.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 gm","offer_id":68100384686269,"sku":"ntr1793406642120","price":10.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/9120\/8381\/files\/seachem-reef-builder---helps-raise-carbonate-alkalinity-kh_1.jpg?v=1793406646","url":"https:\/\/exoticpetcare.shop\/products\/seachem-reef-builder-helps-raise-carbonate-alkalinity-kh","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}