Dupla Marin Dupla Marin KH+ 500g

Product Description

Power KH+

Supplies corals with essential bicarbonate, promotes stony coral growth, and stabilizes the pH level. Power KH+ is easily soluble and does not cause cloudiness. 

• Increases KH / alkalinity

• Stabilizes the pH level through higher buffer capacity

• Essential for all calcium-forming organisms

• Supports calcification

• Includes a dosing spoon

• Instructions for use included inside

Dosage:
Power KH+: One dosing spoon increases the alkalinity (KH) in 100 L of saltwater by 4°dH. KH+ liquid: 30 mL increases the KH in 100 L of saltwater by 1°dH. Suitable for dosing pumps.

Alkalinity, or carbonate hardness (KH), is a measure of the water’s buffering capacity and is crucial for maintaining a stable pH level in the aquarium. In a saltwater aquarium, alkalinity (KH) should be between 6 and 8°dH. In natural seawater, the alkalinity is approximately 7.0°dH. This value remains stable in the ocean due to the vast volume of water; however, in an aquarium, biochemical processes can significantly influence and alter the carbonate hardness. 

Stone corals, clams, soft corals, and calcareous algae extract calcium and carbonate ions from the water during calcification and deposit calcium in the form of calcium carbonate. This reduces the Ca and KH levels. Regular addition of Power KH+ or KH+ liquid stabilizes alkalinity and prevents a dangerous drop in pH. Due to the varying number of organisms, each aquarium has its own specific needs. In some cases, a thriving aquarium can “consume” 1 KH per day. Therefore, the KH level must be checked at least once a week.
Power KH+ and KH+ liquid are easy and convenient to use, do not cloud the water, and can be dosed directly into the aquarium. Power KH+: One dosing spoon increases the alkalinity (KH) by 4°dH in 100 l of saltwater. KH+ liquid: 30 ml increases the KH by 1°dH in 100 l of saltwater. Suitable for dosing pumps.

Background: Carbonate Hardness or Alkalinity? Carbonate hardness is an outdated term from drinking water analysis and is defined as the portion of earth alkali metals that can be precipitated by heating to form carbonates (scale). This is also where the term “temporary hardness” comes from. However, due to the different compositions of seawater and drinking water, seawater analysis does not use the terms “temporary hardness” or “carbonate hardness”; instead, it uses only the term “alkalinity.” Alkalinity is therefore equivalent to the simplified notation KH.