{"product_id":"balance","title":"balance","description":"\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-lg grey\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalances the carbonate buffer system ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaises pH without affecting calcium and alkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroxide blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA frequent occurrence in reef systems is low pH, while calcium and alkalinity are at optimal levels. Raise one and the others may fall. One of the primary reasons for this is an improper carbonate\/bicarbonate ratio. The buffer ratio changes as a natural consequence of the buffer's ability to counteract acidifying sources such as organic acids (produced naturally from waste) or introduced from non-pH controlled husbandry products. In this case, adding more buffer would unnecessarily result in a rise in alkalinity and a drop in calcium. The first product of its kind, balance™ ends this see-saw effect. It resets this ratio by converting bicarbonate into carbonate in order to reassert a higher pH without affecting calcium level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebalance™ is an optimized blend of sodium and potassium hydroxides with a NSW ratio (27:1) of sodium to potassium to avoid ionic imbalance with long term use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaquavitro® offers other solutions designed to address the unique challenge of raising pH in a reef environment. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquavitro.com\/ions.php\"\u003eions™\u003c\/a\u003e addresses the problem of low magnesium which is a cause of low buffering pK and pH. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquavitro.com\/eight-four.php\"\u003eeight.four™\u003c\/a\u003e addresses deficiencies in pK found in competing products by providing a properly balanced (carbonate\/bicarbonate) buffer system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 mL, 350 mL, 1 L, 4 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebalance™ is intended to be used to raise pH when all other parameters (alkalinity, calcium, magnesium) are at optimal levels, but pH is still low. The amount of balance™ needed to raise pH to the desired level will vary widely, depending upon the buffering capacity and quality of your tank water. For reference purposes only, 5 mL will raise 55 L (15 US gallons) of salt water by about 0.1 pH units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd balance™ in small increments, and check pH after at least 3 minutes before adding additional increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike competing products that require multi-day interval dosing. balance™ can be used daily and within minutes of calcification™, eight.four™, and ions™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Seachem's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/multitest-marine-ph.php\"\u003eMultiTest®: Marine pH \u0026amp; Alkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e kit to check pH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"balance 150 mL \/ 5 fl. oz.","offer_id":56594927943983,"sku":"7516","price":4.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"balance 350 mL \/11.8 fl. oz.","offer_id":56594927976751,"sku":"7511","price":5.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"balance 1 L \/ 34 fl. oz.","offer_id":56594928009519,"sku":"7515","price":15.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"balance 4 L \/ 1 fl. gal.","offer_id":56594928042287,"sku":"7514","price":57.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"balance 20 L \/ 5.3 fl. gal.","offer_id":56594928075055,"sku":"7513","price":231.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/9322\/6031\/files\/balance.jpg?v=1775950863","url":"https:\/\/openhouse.carolinaaquatics.com\/products\/balance","provider":"Carolina Aquatics Open House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}