Triton Alkalinity Increaser is a pharmaceutical-grade Sodium Bicarbonate ($NaHCO_3$) powder designed for the precise adjustment of Carbonate Hardness ($KH$) in marine aquariums. Alkalinity is arguably the most critical parameter in a reef tank, as it provides the essential carbonates required for coral calcification and acts as a $pH$ buffer to prevent dangerous acidity swings. By utilizing ultra-pure raw materials, Triton ensures that your alkalinity can be raised without introducing unwanted contaminants like heavy metals, phosphates, or nitrates, ensuring the highest level of safety for sensitive SPS and LPS corals.
This high-purity supplement allows for total control over the buffering capacity of your reef system.
Pure Carbonate Source: Delivers the primary building blocks for the aragonite skeletons of stony corals and coralline algae.
$pH$ Stability: Enhances the aquarium’s natural buffering capacity, helping to maintain a stable $pH$ environment even during the high $CO_2$ production of nighttime hours.
Pharmaceutical Grade: Sourced from high-quality $NaHCO_3$ to ensure no impurities interfere with delicate coral tissue or water clarity.
Flexible Application: Ideal for making large one-time corrections to reach a baseline or for mixing custom stock solutions for automated dosing pumps.
Residue-Free Dissolution: Engineered to dissolve quickly and completely in RO/DI water, leaving no sediment or cloudiness in the aquarium.
| Parameter | Recommended Value |
| Optimal Alkalinity Range | 7.0 – 8.0° dKH |
| Compound | Sodium Bicarbonate ($NaHCO_3$) |
| Form | Dry Powder |
| Application | Marine / Saltwater only |
How do I mix Triton Alkalinity Increaser? Dissolve the required amount of powder in RO/DI water. For precise corrections, refer to the Triton Dose Calculator or your ICP-OES lab report to find the exact grams needed for your total system volume.
Why does my $KH$ drop daily? In a healthy reef, carbonates are consumed constantly by growing corals, coralline algae, and even the biological processes of nitrifying bacteria. High-growth tanks can lose 1.0° dKH or more every 24 hours.
Does this raise my $pH$ significantly? As a Sodium Bicarbonate ($NaHCO_3$) based product, it has a very mild effect on $pH$ compared to Sodium Carbonate ($Na_2CO_3$). This makes it safer for large corrections as it won't cause a sudden $pH$ spike.
Can I mix this with Calcium in the same container? No. You must dissolve and dose Alkalinity and Calcium separately. Mixing them in the same concentrated stock solution will cause immediate precipitation of calcium carbonate.
Triton Calcium 1000g: The essential partner to alkalinity; both must be maintained in balance to ensure healthy coral skeletal growth.
Triton ICP-OES Water Test: The most accurate way to verify your alkalinity levels and identify any ionic imbalances in your system.
Triton Core7 Base Elements: The primary daily dosing system for long-term maintenance of all major and minor elements once your baseline is stabilized.
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