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SC6688 |
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| Type Use: |
Saltwater |
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1 |
| Wt Each: |
8.00 |
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| Product Name: |
aquavitro balance 1L (34oz.)
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| Category: |
Supplements & Additives* |
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| Subcategory: |
S&A/Reef Additives |
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| Manufacturer: |
Seachem |
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A frequent occurrence in reef systems is low pH, while calcium and alkalinity are at optimal levels. Raise one and the others may fall. One of the primary reasons for this is an improper carbonate/bicarbonate ratio. The buffer ratio changes as a natural consequence of the buffer's ability to counteract acidifying sources such as organic acids (produced naturally from waste) or introduced from non-pH controlled husbandry products. In this case, adding more buffer would unnecessarily result in a rise in alkalinity and a drop in calcium. The first product of its kind, balanceª ends this see-saw effect. It resets this ratio by converting bicarbonate into carbonate in order to reassert a higher pH without affecting calcium level.
balanceª is an optimized blend of sodium and potassium hydroxides with a NSW ratio (27:1) of sodium to potassium to avoid ionic imbalance with long term use.
aquavitroª offers other solutions designed to address the unique challenge of raising pH in a reef environment. ionsª addresses the problem of low magnesium which is a cause of low buffering pK and pH. eight.fourª addresses deficiencies in pK found in competing products by providing a properly balanced (carbonate/bicarbonate) buffer system.
Directions: When to use balanceª? balanceª is intended to be used to raise pH when all other parameters (alkalinity, calcium, magnesium) are at optimal levels, but pH is still low. The amount of balanceª needed to raise pH to the desired level will vary widely, depending upon the buffering capacity and quality of your tank water. For reference purposes only, one inner cap (7 ml) will raise 75 L (20 gallons*) of salt water by about 0.1 pH units.
Note: each inner cap thread is approximately 2 mL. One full cap is 49 mL.
Add balanceª in small increments, and check pH after at least 3 minutes before adding additional increments.
balanceª can be used daily and within minutes of calcificationª, eight.fourª, and ionsª.
New information about reef-keeping yields new reef products; new revelations have typically resulted in broadening product lines rather than refining them. And while this process has basically worked, Seachem thought it was time to take a step back and rethink reef-keeping.
Starting on a foundation of chemistry and reef physiology, Seachem has divided the essential components into a no-compromises, rigorously optimized product line. Primary focus during development was given not only to the requirements of the reef but also to the requirements of the hobbyist. The results of this hard work are now at hand - aquavitro. |
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