{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-foundation-b-alkalinity","title":"Red Sea Reef Foundation B Alkalinity","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Sea Reef Foundation B Alkalinity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Reef Foundation B Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine alkalinity and pH supplement for coral reef aquariums, made for reef keepers who want to keep the buffering side of their water chemistry stable. It contains a complex of carbonate and other buffers found in natural seawater, so you can replenish alkalinity as your corals use it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Alkalinity Matters in a Reef Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful coral reef aquarium depends on appropriate water parameters, because these give corals the stable environment they need. Every element in natural seawater plays a part, but a few have a bigger influence on overall stability. These are the foundation of the reef environment, and they are the three major elements: Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Bicarbonates (HCO3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogether they strongly affect water chemistry: pH stability, alkalinity and seawater ionic strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey also affect many of the coral's biological processes: skeleton formation, ion exchange and photosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three elements complement each other in building the coral skeleton. 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Compensate for evaporation daily by adding freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the 4 days, test the foundation elements and calculate the 4-day dosage of each supplement needed to replenish them to optimal levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the 4-day dosage to the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide this 4-day dosage by 4 and use it as the daily dosage for the next week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a week of daily dosing, test the foundation elements again and calculate the adjusting dosage of each supplement needed to return to optimal levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the adjusting dosage is significantly different from the previous daily dosage, increase or decrease the daily dosage as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the measured level of an element is above optimal, wait for the excess to be depleted before restarting daily supplementation with the amended daily dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep testing all of the elements every week and adjust the daily dosages as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs your corals grow, or as you add or remove livestock, the uptake of these elements will gradually change. Weekly testing lets you keep up with that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a logbook of your weekly measurements and dosages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you miss one or more days of supplementing, add the complete amount you missed, but do not exceed the maximum recommended daily increase for any of the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft and LPS corals on a weekly dosing routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS and LPS corals on a daily dosing routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be used alongside supplements for the other foundation elements, calcium and magnesium. 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