Description
Many competing buffers for reef aquaria are simply sodium
bicarbonate. Such buffers have a pK of only 8.0 in saltwater and simply
are unable to maintain a pH above 8.0. The low buffering pK is a
function of the low carbonate/bicarbonate ratio.
eight.four� supplies a properly balanced
(carbonate/bicarbonate) buffer system that yields an industry leading pK
of 8.6 which makes pH maintenance of 8.3-8.5 easy. A higher pK
increases the buffer's ability to counteract inevitable acidic sources
in the water. eight.four� will safely raise marine pH while adjusting
alkalinity. eight.four� contains a concentrated, balanced blend of
bicarbonate and carbonate salts designed to restore disrupted buffer
systems and increase carbonate alkalinity.
If an alkalinity of 6 meq/L has been reached and a pH of at
least 8.20 has not been attained, the system may be ionically
unbalanced. Check magnesium levels. If magnesium is low, use ions�.
However, if magnesium levels are within optimal range, the buffer ratio
has likely been disrupted (the buffer ratio changes as a natural
consequence of the buffer's ability to counteract acidifying sources
such as organic acids). You can raise pH without raising alkalinity
using balance�.
Unlike competing products that require multi-day interval
dosing when combined with carbonate supplements, eight.four� can be
dosed daily and within minutes of our calcification� as well as balance� and ions�
Directions
Dosing requirements will vary, but do not exceed the
recommended dose without checking your pH and alkalinity (alkalinity
should not exceed 6 meq/L). Use one inner capful (7 ml) for every 110 L
(30 gallons*) daily until pH stabilizes to desired level.
pH stabilization may take from a day to a week, depending on
original pH, alkalinity, and buffer system balance. Thereafter, use as
needed to maintain pH.
Note: The aquavitro cap offers multiple dosing solutions depending
on the size of your system. Each inner cap thread is approximately 2
mL. The inner cap contains 7 mL, while the outer ring contains 28 mL (35
mL when both are filled to the level of the inner cap.) When filled to
the top, the cap contains 49 mL.
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