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 mineralelectrolyte content General Hardness of the water to balance with and promote stability of the carbonate hardness. To maintain KH we recommend Alkaline Buffer. 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. Also 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 Contains No Sodium or Chloride Fast Dissolving Powder Repaces Minerals for Healthy Plant Growth Reverse Osmosis Water Conditioner for Freshwater Planted Aquariums Made in the USA INSTRUCTIONS To raise mineral contentgeneral hardness GH by 1 meqL 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 meqL 3 6 dH or match the existing or target carbonate hardness KH which ideally is also about 1 2 meqL 3 6 dKH. Equilibrium will compact with age but remains effective. INGREDIENTS Amounts per 1g Calcium Ca min 155 mg calcium Ca max 160 mg Magnesium Mg min 8 mg strontium Sr min 0.16 mg