{"product_id":"aquaforest-kh-plus-200ml-carbonate-hardness-alkalinity-supplement-for-reef-aquariums","title":"Aquaforest KH Plus 200ml – Carbonate Hardness \u0026 Alkalinity Supplement for Reef Aquariums","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain stable alkalinity and support healthy coral growth with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus 200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a concentrated liquid solution designed to increase carbonate hardness (KH) in marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulated to correct low alkalinity levels and help manage sudden drops in carbonate hardness, Aquaforest KH Plus provides an effective way to maintain the balanced water chemistry required for a healthy reef environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate hardness is one of the most important water parameters in marine reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It reflects the water's ability to neutralize acids and plays a vital role in maintaining stable pH conditions. Adequate alkalinity also provides the carbonate and bicarbonate availability needed by stony corals to build their calcium carbonate skeletons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs SPS and LPS corals grow, they consume alkalinity through the calcification process. Without appropriate supplementation, carbonate hardness can gradually decline, potentially affecting coral skeletal development and aquarium pH stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus provides a convenient solution for replenishing alkalinity and maintaining suitable carbonate hardness levels in established reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Healthy Coral Growth \u0026amp; Skeletal Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorals require a balanced supply of calcium and carbonate ions to build and maintain their skeletons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn reef aquariums containing SPS and LPS corals, alkalinity is continuously consumed as corals develop their calcium carbonate structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining appropriate carbonate hardness helps support normal coral calcification and the mineral balance required for skeletal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows reefkeepers to correct measured alkalinity deficiencies and maintain the conditions required for healthy coral development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Maintain Stable Aquarium pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate hardness plays an important role in the natural buffering system of seawater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdequate alkalinity helps the aquarium resist rapid pH changes caused by biological activity and fluctuations in dissolved carbon dioxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile KH supplementation is not a substitute for proper aquarium aeration or carbon dioxide management, maintaining suitable alkalinity contributes to a stable marine environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus helps replenish depleted carbonate hardness and supports consistent reef aquarium water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise Carbonate Hardness Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus features an easy-to-measure liquid formula designed for controlled alkalinity adjustments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 10ml increases carbonate hardness by approximately 0.25 dKH in 100 liters (27 US gallons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended carbonate hardness range for reef aquariums is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5–8.5 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo avoid rapid changes in aquarium chemistry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not increase alkalinity by more than 0.5 dKH within 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, test carbonate hardness regularly and adjust supplementation according to the aquarium's actual alkalinity consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for SPS, LPS \u0026amp; Mixed Reef Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus is suitable for marine aquariums containing stony corals, soft corals, and other reef organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly useful for established reef systems where coral growth and calcification increase alkalinity demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity are closely related, reefkeepers should monitor these parameters together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore making significant calcium or alkalinity adjustments, ensure magnesium levels are within the appropriate range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a convenient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aquaforest KH Plus is a practical option for correcting carbonate hardness deficiencies and maintaining stable reef aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef freaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aquaforest KH Plus 200ml helps reefkeepers manage alkalinity and support balanced marine aquarium chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaises Carbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to increase low alkalinity levels in marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Healthy Coral Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintains carbonate availability required for coral skeletal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Stabilize Aquarium pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports the natural buffering capacity of seawater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrects Alkalinity Deficiencies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps replenish carbonate hardness consumed by corals and other calcifying organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Coral Calcification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides alkalinity needed for the formation of calcium carbonate skeletons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for SPS \u0026amp; LPS Corals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for reef aquariums containing stony corals with significant alkalinity demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise Liquid Dosing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allows measured carbonate hardness adjustments according to aquarium volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-Calculate Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10ml raises KH by approximately 0.25 dKH in 100 liters of aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended KH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps maintain carbonate hardness between 6.5 and 8.5 dKH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled Adjustments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufacturer advises limiting alkalinity increases to 0.5 dKH per 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient 200ml Bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for targeted carbonate hardness correction and aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest KH Plus 200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a liquid carbonate hardness supplement designed to increase alkalinity and support stable water chemistry in marine reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate hardness plays an important role in pH buffering and provides the alkalinity required for SPS and LPS coral skeletal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a convenient liquid formula that increases KH by approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.25 dKH using 10ml per 100 liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aquaforest KH Plus allows precise adjustments based on aquarium requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended carbonate hardness range is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5–8.5 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a maximum daily increase of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help prevent abrupt changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef-freaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55714443854200,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7115\/3169\/files\/khplus200x500x500x.png?v=1792910706","url":"https:\/\/reef-freaks.co.uk\/products\/aquaforest-kh-plus-200ml-carbonate-hardness-alkalinity-supplement-for-reef-aquariums","provider":"Reef-freaks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}