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SEACHEM Reef Builder | 300g

Name: SEACHEM Reef Builder | 300g
SKU: SCM-RBL-300
Availability: InStock
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₹1,150.00

Reef Builder:

Raises carbonate alkalinity (KH) with minimal impact on pH
A blend of carbonate sources that will not lower pH as competing bicarbonate only products can
Will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium

SKU: SCM-RBL-300 Category: Sock Holder Tags: reef, reef builder, saltwater, seachem

Description

SEACHEM Reef Builder

SEACHEM Reef Builder raises carbonate alkalinity (KH) without immediately impacting on pH. With long term use there will be a tendency to stabilize at pH 8.3. Used as directed, SEACHEM Reef Builder will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity. SEACHEM Reef Builder and SEACHEM Reef Buffer may be used together. Use SEACHEM Reef Builder to raise carbonate alkalinity without affecting pH. Use SEACHEM 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.

Additional Information

Directions

Beginner

Use 3 g (1/2 level teaspoon) per 150 L (40 US gallons) twice a week. Dissolve in at least 250 mL (1 cup) of freshwater. Check alkalinity every 2 weeks and adjust amount or frequency accordingly. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.

Advanced

Check alkalinity (use MultiTest? Marine pH & Alkalinity to test alkalinity levels), then follow addition regimen above until alkalinity is adjusted to 3-6 meq/L (8-17 dKH). Each 3 g/150 L will raise alkalinity by about 0.25 meq/L. Quantity or frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 12 g/150 L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain alkalinity.

Expert

After determining the alkalinity consumption rate, set up a continuous drip system. Use the following formula (or skip the math and use our Dosage Calculator) 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 1 meq/L in a 200 liter tank, then you would add 0.08x200x1=16 g into the top?off water. [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 liters, 6 g=1 teaspoon].

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.

Dosage

Considerations

Use MultiTest Marine pH & Alkalinity to test alkalinity levels.

Reef alkalinity should ideally be maintained at 3-6 meq/L (8-17 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq/L. It is advisable to make large adjustments slowly to avoid overshooting intended level or shocking corals and inverts. Dissolve in at least one cup of freshwater.

DO NOT OVERDOSE

Do not exceed 12 g/150 L (40 US gallons) per day. 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.

Additional information

Brand	Seachem
Aquarium Type	Reef, Saltwater
Weight	300g

FAQs

What is the difference between Reef Builder and Reef Buffer?

A: While both products affect pH and alkalinity, Reef Buffer's primary function is affecting pH, while Reef Builder's primary function is affecting alkalinity. When pH is the primary concern, use Reef Buffer. When pH is not an issue, use Reef Builder to adjust alkalinity.

When I dissolve Reef Builder at the prescribed 4 tspn per gallon in RO water the resulting solution is cloudy and does not clear upon standing. Also sometimes I find some of the material is very stubborn to dissolve. Is this normal?

A: When dissolving at the prescribed concentrations it is normal for the solution to be somewhat cloudy. Add Reef Builder to your RO water, and stir it for a few minutes or let it stand about 10 minutes, then add it to your tank. It will dissolve rapidly at this point. Pre-dissolving Reef Builder is recommended mainly as a more gentle delivery method (as opposed to just putting the dry product directly in the tank) not as something you would dose with (in which case you would want it all dissolved). It is also normal for small amounts of the material to not be dissolved if you let the RO or DI water and Reef Builder solution sit overnight... small amounts of calcium carbonate can form sometimes within the bottle, and it is this material (chalk) which is very insoluble. It will eventually dissolve in the tank however since the amounts are very small and the volume of the tank is many times greater than the 1 gallon of RO or DI water.

How could I mix Reef Builder to be used in an auto dosing system?

_____(x)____(amount you want to raise alkalinity each week) ÷ 0.25 meq/L (amount that one standard dose raises alkalinity) = ____(a)_____ (how many doses you would need per 150 L to raise alkalinity by (x)

___(a)____ (see (a) above) × 3 g (standard amount of grams per 150 L) = ___(b)____(amount of grams per 150 L needed to raise alkalinity by (x))

____(y)____ (your tank volume) ÷ 150 L (standard dose volume) = ____(c)____(amount of doses you need for (y) )

____(b)___ (see (b) above) × ___(c)___ (see above) = ____(d)____ per week

Divide by 7 to get daily amount

For your reference: We have found that 1 tsp of Reef Builder can be dissolved successfully for every 150 mL of liquid. These calculations would allow for 6.6 tsp (or 33.3 g) per 1 L of liquid. These are only estimations based on our findings, and results may vary in a larger volume of water.