Quantum Aragonite B Powder – 2.4kg

Description

Quantum Aragonite B Powder 2.4kg — Alkalinity Concentrate Powder Making 35 Litres of Buffer Solution

A reef that mixes its own alkalinity solution refills the doser from a jug rather than a shop shelf, and Quantum Aragonite B Powder 2.4kg (SKU: QA112400) fills that jug 35 times over. The powder is sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate with a buffer component, and it dissolves at 69 g per litre of RODI water to produce a 60,000 ppm alkalinity solution. The 2.4 kg pack makes 35 L of that concentrate, which is the amount Quantum quotes for the size and which suits a mid-sized reef for a very long time.

Each 1 mL of solution per 100 L raises alkalinity by 0.6 ppm, about 0.033 dKH, so the daily dose is worked out from measured consumption: a 400 L system losing 0.3 dKH a day needs roughly 36 mL. Quantum’s window is 7.4 to 10.5 dKH, or 132 to 188 ppm. The concentrate is dosed with Aragonite A Powder for calcium as a home-mixed two-part system, at separate points so the two never meet undiluted. The powder warms the water as it dissolves, so protective glasses and gloves are recommended when mixing. At 36 mL a day, 35 L lasts well over two years.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Mid-sized reefs: Systems from about 200 to 500 L with a steady alkalinity demand.
• Dosing-pump reservoirs: A batch of concentrate that refills the alkalinity channel for months.
• Replacing bottled buffer: Keepers who want the cost saving of powder without the guesswork.
• SPS and mixed systems: Tanks that hold alkalinity in the low to middle of the range and adjust in small steps.

Preparation & Dosing Guide

• Dissolve 69 g per litre: Stir into RODI water until clear; the result is a 60,000 ppm alkalinity concentrate.
• Handle with care: Expect warmth during mixing and wear protective glasses and gloves.
• Dose to consumption: With 0.6 ppm (about 0.033 dKH) per 1 mL per 100 L, calculate the daily volume and add it into strong flow.
• Separate from calcium: Different dose points for the two powders, and a weekly test to hold 7.4 to 10.5 dKH.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 35 L of concentrate: Years of alkalinity dosing for a mid-sized reef from one pack.
• Carbonate and bicarbonate blend: With a buffer component for a stable solution.
• 60,000 ppm strength: 0.6 ppm, about 0.033 dKH, per 1 mL per 100 L.
• Wide target range: 7.4 to 10.5 dKH, covering SPS through LPS.
• Home-mixed two-part: Designed to be run with Aragonite A Powder.

Product Details

• Brand: Quantum (Reef Essential range)
• SKU: QA112400
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 0769807350427
• Product Type: Additives & Supplements > Alkalinity Buffer (Powder)
• Net Weight: 2.4 kg
• Contents: Sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, buffer component
• Mixing Rate: 69 g per litre of RODI water
• Solution Made: 35 L at 60,000 ppm alkalinity
• Effect: 1 mL of solution per 100 L raises alkalinity by 0.6 ppm (about 0.033 dKH)
• Target Range: Alkalinity 7.4–10.5 dKH (132–188 ppm)
• Safety: May become hot when mixing; wear protective glasses and gloves
• Target Environment: Reef aquariums, dosed with Aragonite A Powder