{"product_id":"seachem-reef-builder-20-kg","title":"Seachem Reef Builder 20 KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Reef Builder 20 kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003eCarbonates and calcium are essential to all coral growth. If either becomes deficient, coral growth will cease, followed by a rapid decline in coral health.\u003cbr\u003eUsed as directed, Reef Builder™ will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity.\u003cbr\u003eReef 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. 500 g treats 32,000 L (8,000 gallons).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBEGINNER: Use half a level teaspoon per 150 L (40 gallons) twice a week. Dissolve in at least one cup of freshwater. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust dose or frequency accordingly.\u003cbr\u003eADVANCED: Check alkalinity, then follow the dosing regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 4–5 meq\/L. Each dose will raise alkalinity by about 0.25 meq\/L. The size or frequency of the dose can be adjusted, but do not exceed 1 meq\/L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain alkalinity.\u003cbr\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: t=0.05va (t=teaspoons to add to top off water, v=volume of tank in gallons, a=amount to raise alkalinity in meq\/L). For example, if you want to raise your alkalinity by 1 meq\/L in a 50-gallon tank, then you would add 0.05x50x1=2.5 teaspoons into the top-off water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799797924136,"sku":"SCRB20","price":325.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/seachem_reef_builder_1_200_gr._700x700_1__97830_1.jpg?v=1790887949","url":"https:\/\/bubbleflowaquatix.com\/products\/seachem-reef-builder-20-kg","provider":"Bubble Flow Aquatix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}