{"product_id":"seachemreefbuilder4kg","title":"Seachem Reef Builder 4kg","description":"\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 3–5meq\/L (8–14dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2meq\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIRECTIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\nBEGINNER: Use 3g (1\/2 level teaspoon) per 150L (40 gallons) twice a week. Dissolve in at least 250ml (1 cup) of freshwater. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust amount or frequency accordingly. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.\u003cbr\u003e\nADVANCED: Check alkalinity, then follow addition regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 4–5meq\/L. Each 3g\/150L will raise alkalinity by about 0.25meq\/L. Quantity or frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 12g\/150L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain alkalinity.\u003cbr\u003e\nEXPERT: 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 1meq\/L in a 200L tank, then you would add 0.08x200x1=16g into the top–off water. [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 liters, 6g=1 teaspoon]. Notes: Use MultiTest:® Marine pH \u0026amp; Alkalinity to measure total alkalinity.\u003cbr\u003e\nDO 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nContains carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium. Each gram contains a minimum of 12meq of alkalinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044374016088,"sku":"SC36900","price":122.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/58398-7d42a560a61461be3168bc783c47aa8737ce2649_grande-1.jpg?v=1779082258","url":"https:\/\/bespokeaquariums.com.au\/products\/seachemreefbuilder4kg","provider":"Bespoke Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}