{"product_id":"esv-b-ionic-calcium-buffer-system-2-gallon-unit","title":"ESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System — 2 Gallon Unit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo components. One goal: consistent calcium and alkalinity.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESV B-Ionic Calcium Buffer System provides calcium and carbonate alkalinity through two complementary liquid components. Used in equal amounts as directed, it offers a practical approach to daily reef supplementation while helping maintain the aquarium’s inorganic ionic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula also supplies major, minor and trace elements to help replace ions lost through aquarium processes, including protein skimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose B-Ionic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-part supplementation for calcium and alkalinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid dosing once properly prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor, minor and trace elements included in the formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA routine you can adjust around your aquarium’s measured consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Francois Neo approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor me, supplementation starts with understanding what your aquarium consumes. A dosing recommendation is a starting point—not a number to follow indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack alkalinity consistently, check calcium regularly, and adjust gradually. Your coral population, growth and maintenance routine will influence demand. The objective is a stable aquarium, with a dosing routine you understand and can maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aquarium-dosing\"\u003eExplore our approach to aquarium dosing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recommended starting dose is \u003cstrong\u003e1 mL of each component per 4 US gallons of aquarium capacity per day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd the components separately according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not mix the two components together before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest calcium and alkalinity frequently while establishing your routine. Adjust the daily dose based on measured consumption and stability, following the product label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor testing equipment, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exaqua\"\u003eExaqua photometers and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elos-aquatest-kits\"\u003eELOS AquaTest Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Component No. 1 — Alkalinity, 1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Component No. 2 — Calcium, 1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal package size: 2 gallons across two separate containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: check preparation instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome B-Ionic sizes are supplied as concentrates in partially filled containers. These require dilution with RO\/DI water to the indicated fill line before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcentrate can form a clear or white solid mass. Follow the label’s dilution and mixing instructions, and allow the material to dissolve completely before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your specific package label: preparation requirements differ between formats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed help establishing your dosing routine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare your aquarium volume, recent calcium and alkalinity results, and current supplementation schedule. Francois Neo can help you understand the measurements and plan your next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aquarium-water-testing\"\u003eWater testing and analysis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coaching-and-guidance\"\u003eAquarium coaching and guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Francois Neo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/esv\"\u003eExplore the ESV collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancois Neo — Your AquariumPartner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68342077063391,"sku":"152","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/ESV2L_c0324554-fd9a-4bf1-b57e-e249f09158db.png?v=1793320414","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/esv-b-ionic-calcium-buffer-system-2-gallon-unit","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}