Introduction: Biotope African Cichlid KH Balance is a water conditioner designed specifically to maintain and stabilize carbonate hardness (KH) levels in aquariums housing African Cichlids. Maintaining proper KH levels is essential for creating an environment that mimics the natural water conditions of the African Rift Lakes, such as Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. This product helps to buffer and stabilize pH, preventing harmful fluctuations and promoting the health and well-being of African Cichlids, which thrive in hard, alkaline water.
Features:
- Stabilizes and Buffers pH: By maintaining optimal KH levels, the product helps to buffer and stabilize pH, ensuring a stable alkaline environment, ideal for African Cichlids.
- Mimics Natural Water Conditions: The formula is specifically tailored to replicate the hard, alkaline water conditions of the African Rift Lakes, providing African Cichlids with an ideal environment to thrive.
- Enhances Biological Filtration: Proper KH levels ensure the efficiency of biological filtration, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria that break down harmful ammonia and nitrite.
- Safe and Effective: Biotope KH Balance is safe for use with all types of African Cichlids, invertebrates, and aquatic plants when used as directed.
- Long-Lasting: The slow-dissolving formula provides a long-term boost to KH levels without requiring frequent reapplication, making it a convenient and effective solution for maintaining water stability.
Usage:
- Testing KH Levels: Regularly test your aquarium’s KH and pH levels using a reliable test kit. Ideal KH levels for African Cichlids range from 10-20 dKH (180-300 ppm), with a pH of 7.8-8.6.
- Dosage:
- Add Biotope African Cichlid KH Balance at a rate of 10 grams per 100 liters (26 gallons) of water. This will increase KH by approximately 1-2 dKH.
- Adjust the dosage based on the current KH levels in your aquarium and your desired target.
- Application: Sprinkle the required amount directly into the aquarium or pre-dissolve it in water and pour evenly across the tank for even distribution.
- Frequency: Re-test KH weekly and redose as needed to maintain consistent KH levels, especially after water changes or if KH drops significantly over time.
Available Sizes: Biotope African Cichlid KH Balance comes in a variety of sizes to suit different aquarium needs:
- 300g: Ideal for smaller tanks or for beginners.
- 500g: Suitable for medium-sized aquariums.
- 1.5kg: A good option for larger tanks or long-term use.
- 2.2kg: Designed for large aquariums or extensive long-term use.
- 10kg: Bulk size for very large aquariums or for use by professionals maintaining multiple tanks.
Recommendations:
- Maintain High KH for African Cichlids: African Cichlids, especially those from the Rift Lakes, require higher KH and pH levels for optimal health. Use Biotope African Cichlid KH Balance to create the perfect water conditions that mimic their natural habitat.
- Regular Monitoring: Regularly test both KH and pH levels, particularly after water changes, to ensure that water parameters remain stable.
- Combine with Other Water Conditioners: For optimal results, use Biotope African Cichlid KH Balance in conjunction with other water conditioners and supplements designed for African Cichlids, such as calcium and magnesium additives, which support their health and enhance water hardness.
- Ideal for Breeding: Stable KH and pH levels are crucial for successfully breeding African Cichlids. This product can help maintain the ideal water conditions for breeding by preventing sudden changes in water chemistry.
- Prevent pH Drops: In aquariums with heavy bioloads or in areas with soft water, pH can drop over time. Regular use of this product will prevent these fluctuations, ensuring a stable environment for your fish.
