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SEACHEM LABORATORIES INC

Seachem Laboratories Reef Advantage Carbonate Supplement

SKU: PT0167106630

1ea/17 fl oz

$7.75 USD
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Reef Carbonate is a concentrated (4,000 meq/L) optimized blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts designed to restore and maintain alkalinity in the reef aquarium. Calcium and carbonates are essential to all coral growth. If either becomes deficient, coral growth will cease, followed by a rapid decline in coral health. To prevent this you must provide carbonates (Reef Carbonate) and calcium (Reef Advantage Calcium or Reef Complete). Used as directed, Reef Carbonate will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity. Reef alkalinity should be maintained at 4-5 meq/L (11-14 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq/L. 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. Each mL contains a minimum of 4 meq of alkalinity.

  • Reef Carbonate Liquid
  • Raises carbonate alkalinity (KH)
  • Concentrated (4,000 meq/L)
  • Made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts

Dimension

  • Product Gross Weight: 1.3900 lb
  • Product Net Weight: 1.3900 lb
  • Product Height: 7.62 in
  • Product Length: 2.44 in
  • Product Width: 2.44 in

Instruction

  • Use Instructions: Beginner: Use 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week. Best if diluted into a cup of freshwater, then added. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust amount or frequency accordingly.Advanced: Check alkalinity (use MultiTest Marine pH & Alkalinity to test alkalinity levels), then follow addition regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 4–5 meq/L. Each mL contains a minimum of 4 meq of alkalinity. Each 5 mL/80 L will raise alkalinity by about 0.25 meq/L. Amount or frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 20 mL/80 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=va/4 (m=mL of product 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 alkalinity by 1 meq/L in a 200 liter tank, then you would add (200x1)/4=50 mL into the top–off water. [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 L].Notes: Best to pour in gradually near strong water movement. Do not add to a sump or other area of slow water exchange. Use MultiTest: Marine pH & Alkalinity to measure total alkalinity or Reef Status Magnesium, Carbonate & Borate to measure carbonate alkalinity.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.

Safety

  • Caution: Aquarium use only. Keep away from children.

Specifications

  • Benefits: 1. Raises carbonate alkalinity (KH).2. Made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts.
  • pH Balance: 8.3 - 8.4 pH pH