{"product_id":"fritz-rpm-calcium-buffer-system-pt-1-alkalinity","title":"Fritz RPM Calcium Buffer System Pt 1 Alkalinity","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eFritz RPM Calcium Buffer System Pt 1 – Alkalinity is a precision-formulated liquid buffer designed to maintain and stabilize alkalinity levels in reef and marine aquariums. As a foundational component of the Fritz RPM 3-Part System, this supplement helps ensure your tank remains within the ideal alkalinity range to support coral calcification, strong skeletal growth, vibrant coloration, and stable pH. When paired with Fritz RPM Pt 2 (Calcium) and Pt 3 (Magnesium), it forms a complete solution for balanced reef chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eStabilizes Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps maintain alkalinity within the optimal range of 8–11 dKH (2.8–3.9 meq\/L), essential for coral health and stable pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eSupports Coral Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Promotes the development of healthy coral skeletons and reduces stress caused by alkalinity fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003ePart of a Complete Buffer System\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works in synergy with Fritz RPM Pt 2 (Calcium) and Pt 3 (Magnesium) for a balanced, stable reef environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eFast-Dissolving Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly concentrated and easy to dose with no residue or impact on clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eSafe for All Marine Life\u003c\/strong\u003e – Safe for corals, invertebrates, and fish in all reef tank setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eDirections \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eAdjustment Dosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eTest alkalinity before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e1 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e raises alkalinity by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e2.1 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.75 meq\/L) per \u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e1 US gallon (3.78 L)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e5 mL (1 tsp)\u003c\/strong\u003e increases alkalinity by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e1.06 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.38 meq\/L) per \u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e10 US gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003enot exceed 5 mL per 10 gallons daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eAvoid pH changes greater than ±0.2 at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eRoutine Dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eShake well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eEnsure alkalinity is within 8–11 dKH before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eBegin with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e5 mL (1 tsp)\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pt 1 and Pt 2 per \u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e20 gallons daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eTest daily and adjust dose to maintain target alkalinity range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eIncrease dosing in systems with high coral calcification rates (e.g., SPS-dominant tanks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eBest Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eDose into a sump or high-flow area for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eNo special equipment needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eCompatible with all medications and supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eSafe for invertebrates and sensitive reef species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003eMeasuring tip: Caps on 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz bottles = 5 mL; 32 oz cap = 10 mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eOther Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eSome cloudiness is normal—allow time between adding Pt 1 and Pt 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eIf overdosed, observe livestock closely and perform partial water changes if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eAlways test alkalinity with a reliable test kit for accurate dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eAvailable Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e473 mL \/ 16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eFor optimal results, use \u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eFritz RPM Pt 1 – Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e in combination with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003ePt 2 – Calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003ePt 3 – Magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve and maintain proper water chemistry. Routine testing and balanced supplementation of calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium are essential to support coral growth, improve coloration, and ensure overall reef health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"473ML","offer_id":45677534544023,"sku":"080531803004","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/1979\/6631\/files\/Fritz_RPM_Calcium_Buffer_System_Pt_1_Alkalinity_473ML.jpg?v=1754221203","url":"https:\/\/petsupplycentral.com.au\/products\/fritz-rpm-calcium-buffer-system-pt-1-alkalinity","provider":"Pet Supply Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}