{"product_id":"esv-b-ionic-alkalinity-concentrate-1-gallon","title":"ESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer Concentrate — Component 1 Only","description":"\u003cheader class=\"page-header fixed-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-nav navigation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget block block-static-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-tab salt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"salt-tab tab\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintain Stable Alkalinity with ESV B-Ionic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent 1 of the ESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies Carbonate Alkalinity Used During Calcification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to Be Used with B-Ionic Component 2 - Calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-Use 1 Gallon Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Maintain Ionic Balance in Reef Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESV B-Ionic Component 1 - Alkalinity is the alkalinity portion of ESV's two-part Calcium Buffer System. It supplies the carbonate alkalinity consumed by corals and other calcifying organisms and is designed to be dosed alongside B-Ionic Component 2 - Calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used together in equal amounts, the B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System provides calcium and alkalinity while also supplying important major, minor, and trace elements in ratios formulated to help maintain the ionic balance of aquarium water. The system can also help replenish inorganic ions removed through processes such as protein skimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended starting dose for the complete B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System is \u003cstrong\u003e1 mL of Component 1 and 1 mL of Component 2 per 4 gallons of aquarium volume per day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest calcium and alkalinity frequently when establishing your dosing schedule and adjust the amount as needed to maintain stable levels. Aquarium demand will vary depending on coral stocking, growth, and other factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose Component 1 and Component 2 separately in an area of good water flow. Do not combine the concentrated solutions together before adding them to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product contains Component 1 - Alkalinity only. B-Ionic Component 2 - Calcium is sold separately and is required for use as the complete ESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Both Components? Save with the Complete B-Ionic Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need both Component 1 - Alkalinity and Component 2 - Calcium, the complete \u003cstrong\u003eESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e is the better value. The 2-gallon package includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 gallon of Component 1 and 1 gallon of Component 2\u003c\/strong\u003e and costs substantially less than purchasing the two components individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESV B-Ionic Component 1 - Alkalinity (1 Gallon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"show-more-details btn action secondary active\" data-analytics-promotion-name=\"Show More\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e","brand":"ESV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68342077030623,"sku":"155A","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/ESV_AKL.png?v=1793321858","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/esv-b-ionic-alkalinity-concentrate-1-gallon","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}