--- product_id: 10280597 title: "Reef Carbonate 500ml" brand: "seachem" price: "€ 23.68" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Seachem" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/10280597-reef-carbonate-500ml store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # blend of carbonate & bicarbonate salts stabilizes reef pH at 8.3-8.4 4,000 meq/L concentrated alkalinity Reef Carbonate 500ml **Brand:** seachem **Price:** € 23.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate your reef’s vitality with science-backed carbonate power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reef Carbonate 500ml by seachem - **How much does it cost?** € 23.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/10280597-reef-carbonate-500ml) ## Best For - seachem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seachem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Optimized Salt Blend:** Unique mix of carbonate and bicarbonate salts for superior reef stability. - • **Coral Growth Essential:** Supports continuous coral health by preventing carbonate deficiency. - • **Calcium-Friendly Formula:** Does not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium—protecting your reef’s mineral balance. - • **pH Stabilization Mastery:** Maintains ideal reef pH (8.3-8.4), preventing harmful drops common with competitors. - • **Powerful Alkalinity Boost:** Concentrated 4,000 meq/L formula ensures rapid and effective carbonate replenishment. ## Overview Seachem Reef Carbonate 500ml is a highly concentrated liquid blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts designed to restore and maintain optimal alkalinity in reef aquariums. Its unique formulation stabilizes pH around 8.3-8.4, supporting coral growth without depleting essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, making it a must-have for thriving reef ecosystems. ## Description Reef Carbonate™ is a concentrated (4,000 meq/L) optimized blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts designed to restore and maintain alkalinity in the reef aquarium. Calcium and carbonates are essential to all coral growth. If either becomes deficient, coral growth will cease, followed by a rapid decline in coral health. To prevent this you must provide carbonates (Reef Carbonate™) and calcium (Reef Advantage Calcium™ or Reef Complete®). Whereas competing products simply use sodium bicarbonate, Reef Carbonate™ is made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts. This blend of salts results in Reef Carbonate™ yielding a pK of roughly 9.0 in saltwater (higher than competing products). In a closed reef system, the multitude of organics produced by reef inhabitants tends to force pH downward, but the advantage of Reef Carbonate’s™ higher pK is a stabilization of pH around 8.3-8.4. Competing products’ formulations make them incapable of such a claim, so pH will always fall below desirable levels for a reef aquarium. Used as directed, Reef Carbonate™ will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually tend to precipitate with increasing alkalinity. Reef alkalinity should be maintained at 3–6 meq/L (8–17 dKH). Alkalinity should not be allowed to fall below 2 meq/L. ## Features - Raises carbonate alkalinity (KH) - Concentrated (4, 000 meq/L) - Made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002DGM5C | | ASIN | B0002DGM5C | | Allergen Information | Abalone Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #41,396 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #379 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand Name | Seachem | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (431) | | Date First Available | June 9, 2004 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000116066303 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Conditioner | | Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds | | Item model number | 663 | | Liquid Volume | 500 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 663 | | Model Number | 663 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 2.1 x 1.5 inches; 1.35 Pounds | | Target Species | reef aquarium | | UPC | 000116066303 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | As Labeled | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seachem - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 1.4 Pounds - **Liquid Volume:** 500 Milliliters - **Number of Packs:** 1 ## Images ![Reef Carbonate 500ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zSFL5ZOBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used in a fresh water aquarium for raising KH? Thanks** A: I would not use this in a freshwater tank. If you are worried about hard/soft water or you want a ph change for a special plant. I suggest you put a baggy of crushed coral in your filter and let that dissolve over time and repeat every few months. However having both a large reef aquarium as well as a smaller freshwater aquarium I have never really had to worry about my KH in my freshwater. In fact I use no chemicals in my freshwater tank as it's so easily self sustaining. Also not trying to sound like a jerk here but it's gonna come out that way I am sure, but if something says REEF or SALTWATER don't put it in freshwater. There are only a few things that can be used in both and this isn't one of them. Ben **Q: Will I still need to add a pH buffer to supplement this product?** A: NO---This product will maintain the necessary alkalinity and ph **Q: My small bio cube has a kh of 7.3 and calcium at 390 i own a bottle of reef carbonate is there something else i should also buy to get this in check?** A: I use the reef carbonate to increase my KH.. I keep my KH around 10 in my 93 gal mixed reef. You should try to keep kh above 8 if you have hard corals imo. Reef carbonate does not contain any calcium so you need another source. I use ESV b-ionic calcium to maintain my ca level at 450 or higher. Hope this helps **Q: What's the difference between this and Seachem Liquid Marine Buffer?** A: The liquid marine buffer is to keep your ph stable. Weather ho or low. The carbonate is for the coral growth and health. Your ph levels are very important to your corals growth and health as well. Through my experience use both as needed ## Frequently Bought Together - Seachem Reef Carbonate 500ml - Seachem Reef Complete 500ml - Seachem Reef Plus 500ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/10280597-reef-carbonate-500ml](https://www.desertcart.at/products/10280597-reef-carbonate-500ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*