B-Ionic Calcium Buffer is a unique, easy to use, two component liquid supplement system. When using equal volumes of each component, the aquarist can easily maintain calcium and alkalinity levels with no mixing of powders, disruption of ionic balance, or addition of organic chemicals. In addition to supplying highly concentrated calcium and carbonate alkalinity required for calcification, B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System also provides all other important major, minor, and trace elements in the proper ratios to duplicate the composition of synthetic seawater. As a result, B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System will help restore inorganic ions lost from protein skimming and help maintain the ionic balance of the aquarium water. Our recommended starting dose is 1 ml of each component per 4 gallons of aquarium capacity per day. Maintain alkalinity between 3.0 and 3.75 meq/liter (8.4 and 10.5 dKH) by testing daily and adjusting dose accordingly. Depending on the degree of calcification occurring in the aquarium, dose may have to be significantly increased over our recommended starting dose. Never add more than 1 ml per gallon of each component in a 24 hour period, and never allow pH to rise above 8.45. Once the proper dose has been determined for your aquarium, testing can be performed less frequently. If your aquarium tends to run at higher pH ( over 8.45), we suggest you try our B-Ionic Calcium Bicarbonate System. When using kalkwasser in addition to B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System, follow the above procedure but start with 1 ml of each component per 8 gallons of aquarium capacity per day. For more detailed directions, please see our product label. COMPONENT #1 - Carbonate Alkalinity: 2800 meq/liter (7840 dKH). 1 ml per gallon of aquarium water will raise alkalinity by 0.74 meq/liter (2.07 dKH). COMPONENT #2 - Calcium Concentration: 62,752 mg/L calcium ion. 1ml per gallon of aquarium water will raise calcium concentration by 16 ppm. B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System - Ready to use 32 oz. unit (16 fl. oz. each component): treats 30 gal. up to 2 months** 64 oz. unit (32 fl. oz. each component): treats 60 gal. up to 2 months** 2 gal. refill unit (1 gal. each component): treats 240 gal. up to 2 months** ** These are estimated numbers. When using B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System in conjunction with kalkwasser, double the number of months listed above.
