Seachem - Reef Builder

Royal ID: ASM364

UPC: 000116036405

Vendor: Seachem

Reef Builder� raises carbonate alkalinity without immediately impacting on pH. With long term use there will be a tendency to stabilize at pH 8.3. Carbonates and calcium 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 Builder�) and calcium (Reef Advantage Calcium� or Reef Complete�). 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 3-5 meq/L (8-14 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. Contains carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium. Each gram contains a minimum of 12 meq of alkalinity.

DIRECTIONS: BEGINNER: Use 1 level measure (included) per 16 L (4 gallons) twice a week. Dissolve in at least a quarter cup of freshwater. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust dose or frequency accordingly. ADVANCED: Check alkalinity, then follow dosing regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 4-5 meq/L. Each dose will raise alkalinity by about 0.25 meq/L. Size or frequency of dose can be adjusted, but do not exceed 1 meq/L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain alkalinity. HINTS: Use MultiTest:� Marine pH & Alkalinity to measure total alkalinity.