{"product_id":"fauna-marin-balling-carbonate-mix","title":"Fauna Marin Balling Carbonate Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFauna Marin Balling Carbonate Mix – High-Purity Alkalinity Supplement for Reef Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFauna Marin Balling Carbonate Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-purity carbonate salt mixture developed for maintaining stable alkalinity and carbonate hardness (KH) in saltwater and reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFauna Marin Balling Light System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Carbonate Mix helps replace the carbonates consumed by growing corals and other calcifying organisms. Maintaining stable alkalinity is essential for balanced reef aquarium chemistry, stable pH and healthy coral growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-purity carbonate salt mixture for marine aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps maintain stable alkalinity and carbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the Fauna Marin Balling Light System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports stable reef aquarium water chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps replace carbonates consumed by growing corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains bioactive stabilisers, pH buffers and selected minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the availability and stability of trace elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for heavily stocked and high-consumption reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly concentrated for economical dosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for use with common marine filtration systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality controlled by Fauna Marin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped for long-term reef aquarium stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1KG and 2KG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Reef Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalling Carbonate Mix is ideal for reef aquariums where alkalinity gradually decreases as corals and other calcifying organisms grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFauna Marin Balling Light System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it allows KH supplementation to be adjusted according to the actual consumption of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 litre stock solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g of Fauna Marin Balling Carbonate Mix in approximately 3 litres of RO water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25ml Fauna Marin Balling Light Trace 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix thoroughly, then top up with RO water to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways add the Balling salt to the water, rather than adding water directly to the dry salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing lukewarm RO water can help the product dissolve more easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage should be adjusted according to the measured alkalinity consumption of the individual aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10ml of prepared solution per 100 litres increases alkalinity by approximately 0.5 dKH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly test KH and adjust dosing so that alkalinity remains stable rather than allowing large fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor consistent results, prepare each batch using the same concentration and 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Keep out of reach of children. Do not inhale or swallow the powder. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1KG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2KG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fauna Marin","offers":[{"title":"1KG","offer_id":43510404087885,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2KG","offer_id":43510404120653,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/142B.webp?v=1787627577","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/fauna-marin-balling-carbonate-mix","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}