Add 30 mL to 60 L (15 US gallons) of water once a week (or as needed). This dose raises carbonate hardness by 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH). For unbuffered water or in the absence of CO2 injection, use ¼ to ½ dose to avoid impacting pH.
Plant preferences vary, but a good rule of thumb is about 1-2 meq/L (3-6 dKH). This dose increases potassium by 40 mg/L.
aquavitro™ carbonate Dosing Table
The following table gives the recommended doses for various water volumes to increase the KH by 2.8 dKH. Dose carefully to ensure that you do not raise pH too much. This product is intended for situations where there is a notable existing acid source, such as a CO2 injection system.
| Water Volume | 1 qt / 1 L | 1 gal / 4 L | 15 gal / 60 L | 50 gal / 200 L |
|
Dose (mL) |
1/2 mL |
2 mL |
30 mL |
100 mL |
|
Dose (Caps) |
1/10 cap |
2/5 cap |
6 caps |
20 caps |
|
Dose (drops) |
10 drops |
40 drops |
600 drops |
2000 drops |
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