{"product_id":"quantum-easy-z-alkalinity-reef-2-part","title":"Quantum Easy Z Alkalinity","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.aq-pd{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.aq-pd h2{font-size:1.45em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:12px;margin:2em 0 0.6em;}\n.aq-pd p{margin:0.5em 0 1em;}\n.aq-pd ul{margin:0.5em 0 1.2em 1.2em;}\n.aq-pd li{margin:0.3em 0;}\n.aq-callout{background:#006064;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;padding:16px 20px;margin:1.6em 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;line-height:1.6;}\n.aq-callout strong{color:#A7FFEB;}\n.aq-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n.aq-feature-card{background:#E0F7FA;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #006064;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.9em;}\n.aq-feature-card strong{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;color:#1a1a1a;}\n.aq-feature-card span{color:#555;}\n.aq-compare{overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0 1.6em;}\n.aq-compare table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.88em;min-width:520px;}\n.aq-compare th{background:#006064;color:#fff;padding:9px 14px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}\n.aq-compare th:first-child{background:#003c3f;text-align:left;}\n.aq-compare td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B2EBF2;text-align:center;}\n.aq-compare td:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:#444;background:#E0F7FA;}\n.aq-compare tr:nth-child(even) td:not(:first-child){background:#E0F7FA;}\n.aq-specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1em;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;}\n.aq-specs-table th{background:#006064;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.82em;}\n.aq-specs-table td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B2EBF2;vertical-align:top;}\n.aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f2fbfc;}\n.aq-specs-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:45%;color:#444;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum Easy Z Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e is the alkalinity half of the Easy Reefer 2-part system. It replenishes the carbonates your corals consume as they grow, holding your reef in a stable, healthy alkalinity range while topping up the supporting elements a thriving system needs. Run it alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-e-calcium-reef-2-part-supplement\"\u003eEasy E Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003ereef additives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf of the Easy Reefer 2-part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose Easy Z for alkalinity and pair it with Easy E for calcium to keep skeletal growth balanced and your parameters rock steady.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Alkalinity Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity, also called carbonate hardness, is one half of the equation that builds coral skeletons. As your corals grow they pull carbonates straight out of the water, and if you do not replace them your alkalinity drifts and growth stalls. Easy Z restores those carbonates daily and carries supporting potassium, iodine, bromine, fluorine, and boron so your whole system stays in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolds your reef in the target 7.4 to 10.5 dKH range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 2-part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to dose alongside Easy E Calcium for even growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains potassium, iodine, bromine, fluorine, and boron.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredictable dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mL per 100 L raises alkalinity by about 0.09 dKH.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily top-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple daily dosing keeps parameters steady between water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Quantum Reef Essential range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Easy Z to a high-flow area of your sump. Dose daily based on your stocking level, and adjust to keep your alkalinity in range using a reliable test kit. As a guide, 1 mL per 100 L (26 gal) raises alkalinity by roughly 0.09 dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStocking Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDaily Dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50 mL \/ 100 L (26 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 mL \/ 100 L (26 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00 mL \/ 100 L (26 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEZ500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$27.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano \u0026amp; small reef tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mL (1 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEZ1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$39.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard reef systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000 mL (5 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEZ5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$128.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge or heavily stocked reefs, best value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Easy Reefer 2-Part System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy Z is one half of a balanced two-part dosing routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-e-calcium-reef-2-part-supplement\"\u003eEasy E Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e supplies the calcium half of the equation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Z Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies the carbonate half plus supporting elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose both daily in equal measure for steady, balanced coral growth. Add targeted color with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-bio-gen-blue-white-violet-coral-color\"\u003eBio-Gen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-bio-metals-green-coral-color-enhancer\"\u003eBio-Metals\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-bio-kalium-red-pink-coral-color\"\u003eBio-Kalium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef alkalinity supplement (Easy Reefer 2-part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantum Reef Essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePairs with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantum Easy E Calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 to 10.5 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupporting elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium, iodine, bromine, fluorine, boron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1.0 mL per 100 L (26 gal) daily, by stocking level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL, 1000 mL (1 L), 5000 mL (5 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-e-calcium-reef-2-part-supplement\"\u003eQuantum Easy E Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the 2-part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-coral-cane-complete-coral-food\"\u003eCoral Cane\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-pure-phyto-coral-phytoplankton\"\u003ePure Phyto\u003c\/a\u003e to feed growing corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eAlkalinity test kits\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in your dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to use Easy E Calcium with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor balanced growth, yes. Alkalinity and calcium are consumed together, so dosing Easy Z alongside Easy E keeps both parameters stable. You can run Easy Z on its own to correct low alkalinity, but a full 2-part routine gives the best long-term results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much will it raise my alkalinity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 0.09 dKH per 1 mL in 100 L (26 gal). Always confirm with a test kit and adjust your daily dose to hold your target range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I add it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDose into a high-flow area of your sump so it mixes quickly. Avoid dosing Easy Z and Easy E into the exact same spot at the same moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTest alkalinity a few times a week while you dial in your dose, then weekly once your levels are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quantum USA","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":48838062604507,"sku":"EZ500","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml (1 L)","offer_id":48838062637275,"sku":"EZ1000","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 ml (5 L)","offer_id":48838062670043,"sku":"EZ5000","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Easy_Z_500mL_Bottle.png?v=1780505545","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-z-alkalinity-reef-2-part","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}