{"product_id":"seachem-reef-carbonate-250-500g","title":"Seachem Reef Carbonate 250–500g","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eSeachem Reef Carbonate 250–500g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dg93wj\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eSeachem Reef Carbonate is a specially formulated buffering blend designed to raise and stabilize \u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"178\"\u003ecarbonate hardness (kH)\u003c\/strong\u003e and pH in marine and reef aquariums. By mimicking natural seawater carbonate composition, it helps maintain optimal water chemistry for stony corals, clams, and other reef‑building organisms. 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