Hello Aquarists! 
I use Seachem Equilibrium to make new water during my water changes, but the only problem is that I don't know how much to use.
The Directions are as follows: To raise mineral content/ general hardness (GH) by 1 meq/L (3 dH), add 16 g (1 tablespoon) for every 80 L (20 gallons*) when setting up a tank or when making water changes (add to new water). Equilibrium™ can be added straight, although for optimum solubility characteristics, 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 tank 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. 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).
How much should I add for my planted tank? (All of mine are planted) It says 1-2 meq, so should I go with 1.5 meq/L?
Up to now, I have just been doing 1 Tablespoon/20 gallons, so it is on the lower end, how would this affect my plants??
Should I start adding 1.5 Tablespoons/20 gallons?
Also, I struggle a lot with algae in some of my tanks, is there a risk of an algae bloom/rise with higher GH?
Thanks Everyone!
I use Seachem Equilibrium to make new water during my water changes, but the only problem is that I don't know how much to use.
The Directions are as follows: To raise mineral content/ general hardness (GH) by 1 meq/L (3 dH), add 16 g (1 tablespoon) for every 80 L (20 gallons*) when setting up a tank or when making water changes (add to new water). Equilibrium™ can be added straight, although for optimum solubility characteristics, 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 tank 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. 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).
How much should I add for my planted tank? (All of mine are planted) It says 1-2 meq, so should I go with 1.5 meq/L?
Up to now, I have just been doing 1 Tablespoon/20 gallons, so it is on the lower end, how would this affect my plants??
Should I start adding 1.5 Tablespoons/20 gallons?
Also, I struggle a lot with algae in some of my tanks, is there a risk of an algae bloom/rise with higher GH?
Thanks Everyone!
