{"product_id":"esv-liquid-carbonate-buffer","title":"Liquid Carbonate Buffer — 2476 meq\/L Alkalinity Booster 32 oz and 1 gal - ESV","description":"\u003cp\u003eESV Liquid Carbonate Buffer is a one-component liquid additive that raises the alkalinity (KH) of your reef aquarium, with an alkalinity value of 2476 meq\/L in the form of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the right tool when calcium is already high (over 500 ppm): it only raises alkalinity and supplies no calcium. Once the calcium-alkalinity balance is restored, ESV recommends switching to B-Ionic Calcium Buffer or kalkwasser (calcium hydroxide) for regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESV does not publish a dosing chart on its product page. If you see a number elsewhere, it doesn't come from the manufacturer — write to us with your current KH and tank volume and we'll guide you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 oz (946 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bottle, for spot corrections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 gallon (3784 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the jug, four times the volume for larger tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine aquarium specialists in Laval: in-store advice and shipping across Canada. From the same ESV family:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/esv-kalkwasser\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESV Kalkwasser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the calcium hydroxide ESV recommends for ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/esv-b-ionic-calcium-buffer-2x16-oz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-Ionic Calcium Buffer 2×16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the two-part calcium + alkalinity system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/esv-calcium-chloride-800-g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Chloride 800 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — to raise calcium on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from a two-part supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-part adds calcium AND alkalinity. Liquid Carbonate Buffer raises alkalinity only — exactly what you want when calcium is already above 500 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2476 meq\/L of alkalinity, as sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate, in a single liquid component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it kill aiptasia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — according to ESV, the product effectively destroys aiptasia anemones when injected directly into the anemone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESV","offers":[{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":38010676641963,"sku":"ESV180","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":47580646211755,"sku":"ESV181","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/500x500_WTEV-Liquid-Carbonate-Buffer.jpg?v=1786144562","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/esv-liquid-carbonate-buffer","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}