Equlibrium 600g

Equlibrium 600g is a GH-raising mineral supplement for hobbyists running planted freshwater aquariums, especially those who start with distilled, deionized or reverse osmosis water. It adds calcium, magnesium and potassium to bring total hardness up to a level plants can use, and it is dosed by volume, so the amount needed depends on the tank size.

Why it matters

• The formula contains no sodium chloride. The manufacturer states that sodium does not play a role in carbonate hardness and that chloride can harm plant growth, so the product is built only from calcium, magnesium and potassium salts.
• The dosing rate is specified: 16 g (one tablespoon) per 80 litres of water raises total hardness by 1 meq/l (3 dH) when setting up a new tank or performing water changes.
• The guaranteed content per the label is 23.0% soluble potassium (K2O), 8.06% calcium (Ca), 2.41% magnesium (Mg), 0.11% soluble iron (Fe) and 0.06% soluble manganese (Mn).
• The recommended GH target is 1–2 meq/l (3–6 dH), and the product can be pre-dissolved in about one litre of water for more even distribution.

Specifications

• Net weight: 0.6 kg (600 g)
• EAN: 000116044301
• Dosing: 16 g per 80 litres to raise GH by 1 meq/l (3 dH)
• Recommended GH: 1–2 meq/l (3–6 dH)
• Soluble potassium (K2O): 23.0%
• Calcium (Ca): 8.06%
• Magnesium (Mg): 2.41%
• Soluble iron (Fe): 0.11%
• Soluble manganese (Mn): 0.06%

What it works with

Equlibrium is intended for planted freshwater tanks where the water source is low in minerals, such as distilled, deionized or reverse osmosis water. Do not add it when topping up evaporated water, because this changes the hardness of the remaining water. For carbonate hardness (KH), the manufacturer recommends using the separate Alkaline Buffer product.