DSR KH+

DSR KH+ to Increase KH Level

Natriumbicarbonate is the preferred tester: Salifert KH. KH is essential for the growth of calcareous algae and the formation of the calcareous skeleton in corals. When KH levels in aquarium water drop, it can impact the corals negatively. If the KH value falls below approximately 5 for more than a week, it can lead to bleaching at the tops of various acroporas and may result in algae growth over time. Additionally, tissue can develop on different SPS and LPS corals, causing the polyps to become retracted.

To increase the KH content in a running aquarium, you can use Sodium Bicarbonate (DSR KH+). Here is how to proceed:

• Measure the KH using a Salifert KH test.
• Open the DSR calculator; only the yellow cells can be modified, so please check those.
• Enter the measured KH value into the DSR calculator.
• Ensure that the water volume used for calculation is the net volume in liters.
• Select the action that should be set to “Correct values.”
• Specify the target value for KH.
• Read the quantity to be dosed from the columns “correction values” and “unit/raw material” (in grams).
• If using a stock solution, refer to the solutions column on the far right (in milliliters).

The dosing can be done via the sump away from the suction of the booster pump, or it can be gradually poured into the aquarium while all flow pumps are turned on.