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Brightwell Aquatics
Alkalin8.3-P 1 kg
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BAALKP1000 |
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Overview
• Highly-effective alkalinity-increasing (”buffer”) powdered
blend.
• Helps increase pH stability in an aquarium by raising the
alkalinity; continued addition raises pH until 8.3 is reached, at
which point the pH remains unchanged and the alkalinity
alone increases.
• Provides a source of carbonates, which make up the majority
by weight of aragonite, the mineral secreted by reef-building
organisms as skeletal material.
• Formulated by a marine scientist.
Determine alkalinity in aquarium with an accurate test kit prior to
supplementing. Do not add this product directly to an aquarium without first
diluting in water as directed.
| Product
Information: |
Alkalin8.3-P
Technical Background
Alkalinity, also referred to as carbonate hardness or buffering
capacity, is essentially a means of quantifying the stability of
pH in a solution, such as aquarium water. In an aquarium, weak
acids formed by oxygen respiration and the decomposition of
organic material gradually deplete alkalinity. If left
unchecked, the alkalinity drops below a critical level and pH
begins to fluctuate more wildly than is normally suggested (a
daily pH shift of +/-0.2 is normal in marine aquaria), causing
stress to livestock. Alkalinity is also depleted by
reef-building organisms during the production of aragonite (~60%
carbonates by weight), and is therefore very important for their
rapid growth. Maintaining the alkalinity in marine aquaria
between 7 - 12 dKH (2.5 - 4.3 meq/L) will generally maintain pH
within the desired range.
Instructions and Guidelines
Basic : Dissolve 2 grams (~˝ teaspoon) of product per 20
US-gallons of aquarium water in 8-fl. oz. of fresh water; add
every other day or as needed to maintain the alkalinity within a
range of 7 - 12 dKH. When used in this fashion, 1,000 g treats
up to 10,000 US-gallons (37,854 L).
Advanced: Create a stock solution by dissolving 20 grams (~5
teaspoons) of Alkalin8.3-P in 8-fl. oz. of fresh water
(preferably purified); each ml of the solution will increase the
alkalinity in 1 US-gallon (3.785 L) of water by 0.36 dKH (0.13
meq/L). [Reference: Each g of Alkalin8.3-P will increase the
alkalinity in 1 US-gallon (3.785 L) of water by 6.8 dKH (2.5 meq/L).]
If initial alkalinity in the aquarium is below 7 dKH (2.5 meq/L),
add the stock sol’n at the maximum rate of 10 ml per 20
US-gallons daily until desired alkalinity is attained, then dose
daily or weekly as needed (see below). Maintain the alkalinity
within a range of +/-1 dKH. Once the desired alkalinity has been
acquired, measure the alkalinity at the same time each day over
a one- to two-week period to determine required dosing rate. To
determine the daily dosing rate (preferable to weekly dosing):
estimate the volume of water in the entire aquarium system;
divide the daily decrease in alkalinity by 0.36 when measuring
dKH or by 0.13 when measuring meq/L; multiply this number by the
volume of water (gallons) in the system to get the daily ml of
stock sol’n required to maintain stable alkalinity.
Caution: Contains carbonate and
bicarbonate salts; harmful if swallowed. If swallowed: give
water, get medical attention. May cause eye or skin irritation.
If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical
attention. If on skin, wash thoroughly with water. Keep out of
reach of children. Not for human
consumption.
Guaranteed Analysis (by weight)
pH-Stabilizing Components (min) 67% (670,000 ppm)
Ingredients
Inorganic salts of carbonate, bicarbonate, and borate |
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