{"product_id":"platinum-reef-kalkwasser-500ml","title":"Platinum Reef Kalkwasser 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlatinum premium laboratory grade Kalkwasser is widely used to maintain calcium, alkalinity and pH levels in your marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlatinum Kalkwasser is an essential reef supplement which supports healthy growth of corals, clams, and calcareous algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases alkalinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevates pH levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds calcium ions required by many reef Inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages the growth of calcareous algae e.g. pink, purple, and red calcareous algae (coralline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecipitate’s phosphates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections For Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways test calcium. pH and alkalinity levels prior to use, using a reliable test kit. Calcium concentrations should be between 380 - 450 ppm. Alkalinity should be between 7 - 9 dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 8 grams of Platinum Kalkwasser to 5 litres of distilled or RO\/DI water and mix to dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter mixing Platinum Kalkwasser leave the mixture to settle until the solution appears clear (this usually takes 1-2 hours). At the bottom of the solution there will be a milky looking sediment which should not be added to the aquarium. Dispose of this when the clear solution has been used or transferred to a different container. Drip the clear Kalkwasser solution into your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKalkwasser is widely used in auto top up systems with great results. Monitor the pH and alkalinity levels, and adjust the dosage rate to maintain a steady pH in the 8.2 - 8,5 pH range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever add Kalkwasser powder directly into your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57074667323775,"sku":"787505","price":10.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5420\/6079\/files\/platinum_reef_kalkwasser.jpg?v=1772677970","url":"https:\/\/finestaquatics.co.uk\/products\/platinum-reef-kalkwasser-500ml","provider":"Finest Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}