Brightwell Aquatics Alkalin8.3 - Concentrated KH Buffer Supplement for All Marine and Reef Aquariums

Brightwell Aquatics Alkalin8.3 - Concentrated KH Buffer Supplement for All Marine and Reef Aquariums

Alkalinity also referred to as carbonate hardness or buffering capacity is essentially a means of quantifying the stability of pH in a solution such as aquarium water. Alkalinity is of extreme importance in a marine aquarium owing to the manner in which it influences pH. In an aquarium weak acids formed by oxygen respiration and the decomposition of organic material gradually deplete alkalinity. If left unchecked the alkalinity drops below a critical level and pH begins to fluctuate more than suggested (a daily pH shift of 0.2 is normal in marine aquaria) causing stress to livestock. Alkalinity is also depleted by reef-building organisms during the production of aragonite (60% carbonates by weight) and is therefore very important for their rapid growth. Maintaining the alkalinity in marine aquaria between 7-12 dKH (2.5 - 4.3 meq/L) will generally maintain pH within the desired range. The rate at which alkalinity is depleted in a reef aquarium is determined by the stocking density of reef-building livestock type of lighting rate of water circulation and other biological physical and chemical conditions; therefore each aquarium will have different requirements for the rate of alkalinity supplementation. Once the rate of alkalinity depletion in the aquarium has been determined the proper dosing rate of this product can be easily calculated. It is recommended that a quality salt mix with the proper alkalinity and concentrations of major minor and trace elements be used to establish natural seawater parameters in the reef aquarium providing a stable ionic foundation on which to build. For additional information on alkalinity and other important aspects of marine chemistry for marine aquaria.

Features of Brightwell Aquatics Alkalin8.3 - Concentrated KH Buffer Supplement for All Marine and Reef Aquariums

Multi-component automatic buffer that regulates pH for a more stable aquarium Helps increase pH stability by raising the alkalinity Provides a good source of carbonates Free of phosphates silicate & organic material Made in the USA

Specification

Product Detail
Brand	Brightwell Aquatics
Color	0
Size	2-L
Dimensions	3.1X8.7X6.2
Weight	5.01