Aquavitro® Eight.Four® Carbonate Alkalinity & pH Buffer
Aquavitro® Eight.Four® Carbonate Alkalinity & pH Buffer
Safely Elevate and Lock Carbonate Hardness at an Ideal Marine pH
Many standard buffer supplements on the market are formulated with a high-pH chemistry that can cause drastic, erratic swings if over-dosed. aquavitro® eight.four® takes a highly sophisticated approach. It is specifically engineered to safely target an ideal marine pH baseline of 8.3 to 8.4 while simultaneously replenishing vital carbonate alkalinity.
Using a proprietary, concentrated blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts, eight.four® works dynamically with your aquarium's existing water chemistry. If your pH has drifted low, it raises it efficiently; once the system reaches its target zone of 8.4, the buffer naturally balances out, preventing dangerous alkaline spikes even if your system requires aggressive dosing to meet a high coral consumption rate.
Key Features & Benefits
Intelligent pH Stabilization: Formulated to naturally seek a stable equilibrium between 8.3 and 8.4, safely locking your water parameters into the natural marine zone.
Proprietary Balanced Blend: Contains a highly refined mixture of carbonate and bicarbonate sources, preventing the ionic drift commonly caused by basic single-salt competitors.
Highly Concentrated Liquid: Ready to dose immediately out of the bottle or hook directly into an automated liquid dosing pump system without clogging lines.
Mineral-Safe Formulation: Engineered to stay perfectly in solution without causing premature chemical fallout or the precipitation of vital calcium or magnesium ions.
Premium aquavitro® Quality: Part of Seachem's exclusive, premium line, utilizing the highest grade ingredients specifically tailored for delicate and advanced reef aquaria.
Technical Specifications
Supplement Type Premium Concentrated Liquid Buffer
Primary Target Carbonate Alkalinity (KH) & pH
Target pH Range 8.3 – 8.4 (Self-Limiting)
Water Type Compatibility Marine Reef and Saltwater Aquariums Only
Available Sizes 150 mL, 350 mL, 1 L, 4 L
Dosing & Usage Instructions
Always verify your system's exact baseline alkalinity and pH using a calibrated test kit or digital monitor before starting a dosing routine.
Standard Maintenance Dose: Add 5 mL (1 inner capful) per 20 US Gallons (80 L) of aquarium water daily.
Targeting specific dKH levels: The standard 5 mL dose per 20 gallons will elevate your total system alkalinity by approximately 0.25 meq/L (0.7 dKH).
Dosing Guidelines: Dose the liquid into a high-flow area of the sump or main display tank. You can safely scale the frequency or size of your dose up as needed to hit your target line, but do not exceed a maximum increase of 1 meq/L (~2.8 dKH) per day.