{"product_id":"seachem-reef-carbonate","title":"Seachem Reef Carbonate","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"tinymce_scroll_sign\"\u003eUnderstanding Seachem Reef Carbonate: The Best Sea Salt Carbonate for Your Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Seachem Reef Carbonate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Reef Carbonate is a high-quality sea salt carbonate specifically designed for marine aquariums. It helps in maintaining optimal alkalinity levels which are crucial for reef setups. Good alkalinity helps stabilize pH, so your marine life can flourish. Many aquarium enthusiasts choose Seachem Reef Carbonate because it is easy to use and ensures a balanced environment for coral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Using Sea Salt Carbonate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sea salt carbonate not only maintains alkalinity but also provides essential nutrients that corals require. Moreover, it helps reduce fluctuations in water chemistry that can be harmful to aquatic life. Because it dissolves quickly, it mixes well without clumping, making it user-friendly. As a result, the use of Seachem Reef Carbonate can greatly enhance the health of your aquarium over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Seachem Reef Carbonate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use Seachem Reef Carbonate, simply measure the recommended dosage based on your tank size and requirements. Mix it with water before adding it to your aquarium to prevent any sudden changes. So, always follow the guidelines on the packaging for the best results. Regular use will ensure that your aquarium remains a stable environment where corals and fish can thrive together harmoniously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Carbonate™ is a concentrated (4,000 meq\/L) marine water conditioner optimised blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts designed to restore and maintain alkalinity in the reef aquarium. Calcium and carbonates 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 Carbonate™) and calcium (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/reef-adv-calcium.php\"\u003eReef Advantage Calcium™\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/reef-complete.php\"\u003eReef Complete®\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas competing products simply use sodium bicarbonate, Reef Carbonate™ is made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts. This blend of salts results in Reef Carbonate™ yielding a pK of roughly 9.0 in saltwater (higher than competing products). In a closed reef system, the multitude of organics produced by reef inhabitants tends to force pH downward, but the advantage of Reef Carbonate’s™ higher pK is a stabilisation of pH around 8.3-8.4. Competing products’ formulations make them incapable of such a claim, so pH will always fall below desirable levels for a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as directed, Reef Carbonate™ will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium, which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity. Reef alkalinity should be maintained at 3–6 meq\/L (8–17 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Marine Aquraiums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Reef Carbonate 250ml","offer_id":42442201530445,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Reef Carbonate 500ml","offer_id":42442201563213,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/LM72.png?v=1763607226","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/seachem-reef-carbonate","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}