Seachem Equilibrium

Description

Equilibrium™ is specifically designed to establish the ideal mineral content for the planted aquarium. Equilibrium™ contains no sodium or chloride (which can be detrimental to a planted aquarium at elevated levels). 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. To maintain KH, we recommend Alkaline Buffer™.
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. Competitors’ products generally contain primarily sodium chloride (because it is inexpensive), which will raise the electrolyte levels for fish, but can be detrimental to plant growth. In addition, sodium is not a contributing cation to GH levels. Equilibrium™ contains only calcium, magnesium, and potassium salts, which aid in fish metabolism, but are also highly beneficial to plant growth. Equilibrium™ guaranteed analysis and symptoms of deficiency

Restores and maintains mineral balance and GH
Does not contain sodium or chloride like competing products
Ideally suited for use with RO or DI water or any mineral deficient water

To raise mineral content/general hardness (GH) by 1 meq/L (3 dH), add 16 g (1 tablespoon) for every 80 L (20 US gallons) when setting up an aquarium or when making water changes (add to new water). For optimum solubility we recommend mixing with 1 L (1 qt.) of water (the resulting mixture will have a white opaque appearance). When this mixture is added to the aquarium it will impart a slight haze that should clear within 15–30 minutes. HINTS: Do not use Equilibrium™ when replacing evaporated water. This dose is based on DI or RO water; for other water, measure hardness (GH) first, then add according to need. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.

Plant preferences vary, but a general guide is about 1–2 meq/L (3–6 dH) or match the existing or target carbonate hardness (KH), which, ideally, is also about 1–2 meq/L (3–6 dKH). Equilibrium™ will compact with age, but remains effective.

Seachem Equilibrium for SG Planted and Shrimp Tanks

Equilibrium raises general hardness by adding the calcium, magnesium and potassium that planted tanks and shrimp need, without contributing sodium or chloride. It is built for use with RO or DI water and any mineral-light source, which describes a lot of Singapore setups since our tap water already runs soft. If you are starting from purified water, Equilibrium lets you dial in the GH your livestock and plants actually want.

We point shrimp keepers and high-tech planted hobbyists to it because consistent GH underpins healthy moulting, plant uptake and overall stability. Singapore’s soft tap water often sits low in these minerals, so remineralising to a known target gives you control rather than guesswork. Because it raises GH rather than KH, you decide your carbonate buffering separately, which is exactly the flexibility a planted or shrimp tank benefits from.

It lives in our conditioners and medication range. Read our remineralising RO water guide and the GH vs KH explained article to set your targets correctly.