About this item. MINERALS: Equilibrium is specifically designed to establish the optimal mineral content for the planted aquarium. When this mixture is added to the aquarium it will impart a slight haze that should clear within 15–30 minutes.

How long does it take for seachem equilibrium to work?

About this item. MINERALS: Equilibrium is specifically designed to establish the optimal mineral content for the planted aquarium. When this mixture is added to the aquarium it will impart a slight haze that should clear within 15–30 minutes.

What does seachem equilibrium do?

Seachem Equilibrium raises the essential mineral/electrolyte content (General Hardness) of the water in your tank to balance with and promote stability of the carbonate hardness. To maintain KH, we recommend Alkaline Buffer.

Can you overdose seachem equilibrium?

An overdose of Equilibrium™ can result in a sudden and stressful shift in GH. If you need to make a major change in GH to match the needs of the fish, we would recommend doing so in increments over time, preferably through simply matching ideal water parameters in the water used for water changes.

Does seachem equilibrium lower GH?

Yes! Equilibrium™ is intended to raise GH in the aquarium. However, Equilibrium™ does not contain buffering agents or acids, so it will have no impact on the KH or pH of an aquarium.

Is equilibrium good for fish?

Equilibrium restores the level of vital minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium, as well as the general hardness (GH) level in your aquarium. This will ensure that both fish and plants have the most beneficial balance for healthy development.

Does seachem replenish raise pH?

This product does not affect pH or KH. Replenish only affects GH or general hardness. To adjust pH or KH you need an acid buffer. Also, please realize that some plants don’t tolerate replenish and you should try Seachem equilibrium instead.

How long does it take for seachem equilibrium to dissolve?

You can just put it directly into your tank, typically it dissolves in about 8 hours for me quicker if the water is pretty acid longer if the water is alkaline.

Does seachem Prime reduce oxygen?

Prime® is very safe and quite difficult to overdose to the point of harming tank inhabitants, but a large enough overdose can start to deplete the system of oxygen. This effect is temporary, typically lasting an hour at most, but in case of extreme overdose can be significant enough to harm fish.

Will seachem stability lower ammonia?

Recap. If you can only pick one, we recommend getting Seachem Stability over Prime. This is because Stability will directly get rid of the ammonia, nitrites and nitrates in your tank after 24 hours.

How do I increase GH in my aquarium?

Just like crushed coral, adding aragonite to your tank will not only increase your GH but your KH and pH too. Some brands mix both aragonite and crushed coral together in one product to make it more visually appealing.

Is seachem equilibrium a fertilizer?

Equilibrium is for water reconstitution, turning RO water into a freshwater approximation. Flourish is a Micronutrient fertilizer.

How do I raise the KH in my aquarium without raising pH?

Use any of the following methods to safely raise the KH in a fish tank:

  1. Add potassium bicarbonate.
  2. Add crushed coral.
  3. Add limestone.
  4. Use dechlorinated tap water.
  5. Use alkalinity buffers.

Can I use replenish™ in a planted aquarium?

A: We recommend using Replenish™ in a community tank without live plants, as it contains sodium and chloride, which can be harmful to plants. To restore or increase GH in a planted aquarium, use Equilibrium™ Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us a new question.

What is replenish™?

Replenish™ is a proprietary blend of salts designed to replenish physiologically relevant minerals that are removed by reverse osmosis or deionizing filtration. Replenish™ restores General Hardness (GH) using a balanced blend of both “soft” (sodium, potassium) and “hard” (calcium, magnesium) salts.

What is equilibrium™?

Equilibrium™ is ideally suited for use with RO (reverse osmosis) or DI (deionized) water or any mineral deficient water. Equilibrium™ raises the essential mineral/electrolyte content (General Hardness) of the water to balance with and promote stability of the carbonate hardness.

Does equilibrium™ contain sodium or chloride?

Unlike competing products, Equilibrium™ contains NO SODIUM CHLORIDE. Both sodium and chloride are not rapidly depleted elements in a planted aquarium, and, in the case of chloride, can do more harm than good.