{"product_id":"pet-reef-essentials-alkalinity","title":"PET Reef Essentials Alkalinity","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter's Reef Essentials Alkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity is essential for maintaining a stable reef aquarium. It helps buffer against pH fluctuations while supplying the carbonates and bicarbonates needed by corals, coralline algae, and other calcifying organisms to build strong skeletons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor optimal reef health, maintain alkalinity between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.0–12.0 dKH (142–215 ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Consistency is key—stable alkalinity levels are far more important than chasing a specific number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate \u0026amp; Bicarbonate Complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mL per gallon raises alkalinity by approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake well before use. Add to a high-flow area of the aquarium. Do not increase alkalinity by more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 dKH per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Test regularly and adjust dosing as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter's","offers":[{"title":"237 ml","offer_id":52367533539610,"sku":"100101233","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"473 ml","offer_id":52367533572378,"sku":"100101234","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2259\/5719\/files\/ReefEssentials_3.png?v=1781737262","url":"https:\/\/piscespets.com\/products\/pet-reef-essentials-alkalinity","provider":"Pisces Pet Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}