{"product_id":"brightwell-reef-code-b-alkalinity-buffer-500-ml","title":"Brightwell Aquatics Reef Code B Alkalinity Buffer for Reef Aquariums, 500 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eReef Code B alkalinity buffer is dosed as the carbonate half of a two-part method for calcium and carbonates, and it is intended for brackish, marine and reef aquariums. The bottle holds 500 ml, and 5 ml treats 25 gallons of water every other day, or as needed. Each millilitre of Reef Code B raises the alkalinity of 1 gallon of water by roughly 2.22 dKH, so the dose is tied to a measured alkalinity reading between 7 and 12 dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrightwell Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\/Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Code B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWater type and alkalinity range this buffer suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReef Code B is for brackish, marine and reef aquariums, and the alkalinity it is dosed into should stay within 7 to 12 dKH. One bottle contains 500 ml of the buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer, ionic balance in natural seawater holds when Reef Code A and this product are dosed in equal amounts. A tank that is dosed with Reef Code A only, or in a ratio other than equal parts, falls outside that stated pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA two-part buffer that follows seawater ratios\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe buffer is the carbonate half of a two-part dosing method, and its dosing mirrors the ratios found in natural seawater. It maintains carbonates, bicarbonates, sulfates, borates and other anions, and it contains minor and trace minerals. The formula is a multi-component automatic buffer described as regulating pH, and it holds no phosphate, silicate or organic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing follows natural seawater ratios for the carbonate portion of the two-part method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqual parts with Reef Code A are what maintain the ionic balance of natural seawater, as stated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe buffer keeps up levels of bicarbonates, carbonates, borates, sulfates and other anions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor and trace minerals are included in the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo phosphate, silicate or organic material is in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow much Reef Code B does a 25-gallon tank need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the dose of Reef Code B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor each 25 gallons of water, dose 5 ml of Reef Code B on alternate days, or as needed. One dose of 5 ml therefore treats 25 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much does 1 ml raise alkalinity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach millilitre raises the alkalinity of 1 gallon of water by approximately 2.22 dKH. A 5 ml dose raises the alkalinity of 25 gallons by the same 2.22 dKH per gallon figure, so it is applied against a measurement rather than a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat alkalinity should the tank be kept at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity should be maintained within the range of 7 to 12 dKH. The manufacturer directs that alkalinity is tested before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich aquariums can Reef Code B be used in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is for use in brackish, marine and reef aquariums. Freshwater tanks are not among the water types listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle contains 500 ml of Reef Code B. The dose of 5 ml per 25 gallons is measured from that bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShaking, testing and the dosing routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle well before use. Check alkalinity prior to dosing; then dose 5 ml of Reef Code B for every 25 gallons of water on alternate days or as needed, and hold the value between 7 and 12 dKH. Reef Code A is dosed in equal parts alongside it for the ionic balance of natural seawater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474226901055,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/brightwell-aquatics-aquarium-water-treatment-500ml-3.jpg?v=1794652048","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/brightwell-reef-code-b-alkalinity-buffer-500-ml","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}