Seachem Reef Carbonate

By Seachem · Alkalinity dosing · Alkalinity

Specs

ManufacturerSeachem
CategoryAlkalinity
FormLiquid
Primary parameterAlkalinity
Affected parametersAlkalinity
Recommended frequencyTwice weekly
Dosing impact1 mL per 4 L raises Alkalinity by 2.8 dKH
Available sizes100, 250, 500 mL

About Seachem Reef Carbonate

Liquid alkalinity supplement for reef tanks that raises carbonate hardness.

Dosing instructions

Beginner: 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week, diluted in a cup of freshwater; check alkalinity every 2 weeks. Advanced: dose until alkalinity reaches 4-5 meq/L, then as needed; do not exceed 20 mL per 80 L per day or 1 meq/L rise per day. Expert: drip into top-off using m = va/4. Do not mix directly with calcium, magnesium or strontium supplements; dose 30 minutes apart. Pour near strong flow. Crystals in cold product are normal; warm and shake.

Reef-keeper notes

Liquid alkalinity supplement for reef tanks that raises carbonate hardness.

Where to buy

Log Seachem Reef Carbonate in your reef dosing plan

Reef Trak's dosing module schedules and logs every dose of Seachem Reef Carbonate alongside your parameters. The built-in dose impact calculation uses the manufacturer's specs so you know exactly how each dose will move Alkalinity.