| Thrive Aquatics Thrive 1 Alkalinity
Directions: Determine the alkalinity level in the aquarium before supplementing. For best results, obtain a customized Thrive Prescription at your local fish store or at www.ThriveAquatics.com based on your current tested parameters.
If not using Thrive Analytics in store or at home:
- Find the current alkalinity value
- Add 1 ml per 10 gallons daily until the desired alkalinity is attained
- Dose daily as needed to maintain alkalinity at 8 to 12 dKH
Note: Dosing without testing with Thrive Analytics is not recommended. Each ml of Thrive Alkalinity will increase the alkalinity in 1 gallon of water by 2.61 dKH. Add Thrive Alkalinity at the maximum rate of 3 ml per 10 gallons daily until target dKH value is reached, then dose daily or weekly as needed. Daily dosing maintains a more stable alkalinity and pH.
Do not overdose: Alkalinity greater than 12 dKH may damage equipment and enhance the loss of calcium, magnesium, and strontium. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement. Do not raise alkalinity more than 1 dKH per day.
Caution: This product is harmful if swallowed. This product contains carbonate and bicarbonate salts. If swallowed, give water and get medical attention. May cause eye or skin irritation. If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical attention. If on skin, wash thoroughly with water. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use this bottle for drinking water.
Ingredients: RODI Water, Inorganic Carbonate, Inorganic Bicarbonate, and Borate Salts. Strength: 9,656 dKH from Carbonates, Bicarbonates and Borate Salts.
FAQ's about Alkalinity
Q. What is Alkalinity?
A. Alkalinity is a measurement of the ability of a liquid solution to neutralize acids. Seawater's alkalinity is made up of about 90% bicarbonate and 7% carbonate, leaving 3% for borate, silicate, hydroxides and phosphate.
Q. Why do we need Alkalinity?
A. Corals use bicarbonate to produce calcium carbonate, which is the hard material in corals. These bicarbonate solutions also "buffer" the pH to about 8.3.
Q. When should I add Alkalinity?
A. Adding small amounts more often is better than adding large amounts weekly. Adding large amounts of alkalinity changes the pH too fast and may damage inhabitants. Most people add Alkalinity daily, but it may be added hourly by a dosing pump or biweekly for tanks that are starting out or have low demands.
Q. Who needs Alkalinity?
A. To put it simply all marine tanks need alkalinity.
Q. How much Alkalinity should I add?
A. Knowing how much you need is easy with Thrive Analytics. The amount and frequency of alkalinity you need to add depends on your current alkalinity and calcium values, the size of your tank, and your tank's consumption. Simply enter your information into Thrive Analytics to determine your dosing size and schedule. Thrive Analytics is the easiest way for accurate, informed dosing.
General Information
What makes Thrive products different?
- High concentrations - Alkalinity is a saturated solution of carbonates, bicarbonates, and borate salts. This product is uniquely strong and you won't find this blend of buffers any stronger.
- Support - Thrive Aquatics make accurate dosing easy with their online tool Thrive Analytics. This complementary tool prescribes customized dosing information and recommendations based on current tank parameters input by you to help maintain a balanced and healthy saltwater aquatic system.
- Eco-Friendly - Refillable packs use up to 85% less plastic than typical bottles to help you protect our natural ecosystems while supporting your aquarium ecosystem.
- Simple product names - Thrive supplements are named to match your test kits eliminating any confusion.
- Thrive Supports the Local Economy - The Thrive Aquatics website and their corporate philosophy were designed to highlight quality local aquatic businesses and support them with services that help their patrons succeed and maintain healthy, balanced aquariums.
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