Increases carbonate hardness in all freshwater and planted aquaria.Overview:
- Increases alkalinity (a.k.a. carbonate hardness or buffering capacity) in freshwater aquaria with a target pH of 7.8 or less.
- Improves stability of pH.
- Safe for use in all freshwater community and planted aquaria.
- Composed of USP-grade ingredients.
- Contains no phosphate-based buffering agents.
Product Info:Alkalinity,
as it pertains to aquarium husbandry, is essentially a means of
quantifying the stability of pH; the greater the alkalinity measures,
the less likely pH is to change. Adjusting and maintaining alkalinity to
a value or range appropriate to the requirements of the organisms
residing within an aquarium is vital to their long-term care; consult a
reputable reference source citing these requirements prior to use of
this or any other pH- or alkalinity-altering supplement. Do not add this
product directly to an established aquarium without first diluting in
water as directed, and without first determining pH and alkalinity with
an accurate meter or test kit. Read entire instructions before
proceeding. Adjust alkalinity, pH, TDS, and temperature of the water
prior to adding it to an established aquarium.
Directions:Do
not add Florin Delta KH+ to an aquarium without first determining pH
and alkalinity with an accurate meter or test kit. Read entire
instructions before proceeding.
Aquarium addition:
Dilute 1/4-tsp in ~16 fl-oz. (or ~500 ml) of purified water and mix
well; add the resulting solution to the aquarium at the rate of 1 fl-oz.
per 5 US-gallons (18.9 L) every two hours until alkalinity has
increased and stabilized at or near the desired level; note that the
rate of water circulation in the aquarium will impact the speed with
which the active ingredients alter the alkalinity of the system (faster
circulation will decrease the time required for alkalinity to change),
and that alkalinity stabilization may take up to 24 hours in extreme
cases (it is far more likely to stabilize in less than 2 hours,
however). Do not enact changes in alkalinity of greater than 1 dKH per
hour. Consult a reputable reference for alkalinity and pH requirements
of the organisms being housed in the aquarium and make adjustments to
these parameters as necessary to attain the desired values. pH may be
further adjusted through the use of an appropriate acid or base solution
(such as Brightwell Aquatics Florin pH- and pH+, respectively).
Tap and/or purified water addition:
Adjust alkalinity of water to desired value with Florin Delta KH+; once
alkalinity has stabilized, add Florin pH- or pH+ until desired pH is
attained. Finally, adjust TDS of water (such as with Brightwell Aquatics
Remineralīz or Remineralīz-P, or with Florin Delta GH+ for planted
aquaria), to desired value. When water temperature is approximately
equivalent to that of aquarium water, add water to the aquarium.
Size: 250 grams