Overview
Increases alkalinity (a.k.a. carbonate hardness or buffering capacity) in freshwater aquaria with a target pH of 7.8 or less.
Improves stability of pH.
Safe for use in all freshwater community and planted aquaria.
Composed of USP-grade ingredients.
Contains no phosphate-based buffering agents.
Technical Background
Alkalinity, as it pertains to aquarium husbandry, is essentially a means of quantifying the stability of pH; the greater the alkalinity measures, the less likely pH is to change. Adjusting and maintaining alkalinity to a value or range appropriate to the requirements of the organisms residing within an aquarium is vital to their long-term care; consult a reputable reference source citing these requirements prior to use of this or any other pH- or alkalinity-altering supplement. Do not add this product directly to an established aquarium without first diluting in water as directed, and without first determining pH and alkalinity with an accurate meter or test kit. Read entire instructions before proceeding. Adjust alkalinity, pH, TDS, and temperature of the water prior to adding it to an established aquarium.
*To increase alkalinity in systems with higher pH requirements, the use of Brightwell Aquatics Rift Lake dKH is recommended.
Instructions and Guidelines
Do not add Florin Delta KH+ to an aquarium without first determining pH and alkalinity with an accurate meter or test kit. Read entire instructions before proceeding.
Aquarium addition: Dilute 1/4-tsp in ~16 fl-oz. (or ~500 ml) of purified water and mix well; add the resulting solution to the aquarium at the rate of 1 fl-oz. per 5 US-gallons (18.9 L) every two hours until alkalinity has increased and stabilized at or near the desired level; note that the rate of water circulation in the aquarium will impact the speed with which the active ingredients alter the alkalinity of the system (faster circulation will decrease the time required for alkalinity to change), and that alkalinity stabilization may take up to 24 hours in extreme cases (it is far more likely to stabilize in less than 2 hours, however). Do not enact changes in alkalinity of greater than 1 dKH per hour. Consult a reputable reference for alkalinity and pH requirements of the organisms being housed in the aquarium and make adjustments to these parameters as necessary to attain the desired values. pH may be further adjusted through the use of an appropriate acid or base solution (such as Brightwell Aquatics Florin pH- and pH+, respectively).
Tap and/or purified water addition: Adjust alkalinity of water to desired value with Florin Delta KH+; once alkalinity has stabilized, add Florin pH- or pH+ until desired pH is attained. Finally, adjust TDS of water (such as with Brightwell Aquatics Remineralīz or Remineralīz-P, or with Florin Delta GH+ for planted aquaria), to desired value. When water temperature is approximately equivalent to that of aquarium water, add water to the aquarium.
Caution: Contains carbonic acid salts; do not taste, swallow, or breathe dust, and avoid contact with skin. If swallowed: give water, get medical attention. May cause eye or skin irritation. If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical attention. If on skin, wash thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.
Shipping
How is my order shipped and what does it cost?
Orders are shipped either by Courier [currently FedEX Ground] or Postal Service --- the choice is yours!
For delivery by Courier, you pay the actual charges based on a 1 kG package [2.2 lbs] shipped via ground service, plus a nominal $1.00 service charge to cover the cost of insurance and packing materials. We pay any additional charges.
For Postal Service (your best value), shipping on orders under $100.00 is $13.95 to most locations in Canada, exceptions noted below. For orders between $100.00 and $150.00 the rate is $9.95, for orders between $150.00 and $200.00 the rate is just $4.95 and for orders over $200.00 shipping is FREE. The more you order the more you save! The delivery standard for this service is between 1 to 7 business days between all major centers.
NOTE: Additional Shipping Charges apply to orders being shipped to the NWT, YK, NU and some rural or remote locations in Canada as well as on over sized or heavy items indicated by the the - Additional Shipping symbol.
When will my order be shipped?
On weekdays, in-stock merchandise is shipped the same day if received by 2:00 pm EST. Orders received after that, or on weekends or holidays, are shipped the next business day.
Do you ship to the US or to other International destinations?
Currently we are only shipping within Canada.
Returns
What if I want to return an item?
Should you find it necessary to return an item, please call us first. All returns should be properly packaged to avoid damage and should include all original boxes and paperwork to receive a refund, replacement or credit. Shipping fees are not refundable, unless, of course, you are returning defective merchandise or merchandise we sent in error.
What do I do if a product breaks or doesn't preform as promised?
Keep all warranties and owner's manuals you receive with your merchandise. In the event an item becomes defective or just doesn't live up to your expectations, please refer to the warranty information you received for proper handling procedures.
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