 Acid
Buffer™ is a non-phosphate buffer to lower pH
and buffer with Alkaline Buffer™. Both buffers
are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard
water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness
problem. Acid Buffer™ lowers pH and buffers between
5.0 and 8.0 when used with Alkaline Buffer™. As
Acid Buffer™ lowers pH it converts carbonate alkalinity
(KH) into available CO2. It may also be used
to safely lower pH in marine water.
Sizes:
50 g, 300 g, 1 kg, 4 kg, 20 kg |
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| DIRECTIONS:
To lower pH, use 2 g (1⁄4 teaspoon) to every
80 L (20 gallons*) daily until intended pH is reached
(this dose lowers alkalinity by about 0.2 meq/L (0.6
dKH)). Best if added directly to aquarium. If water
is soft or not well buffered, use with Alkaline Buffer™
(see below). TIPS: Larger doses may be required in very
hard (KH) alkaline waters. If using with RO or DI water
for a water change, then use with Alkaline Buffer™
at a fixed ratio (see chart) to set the desired pH.
Once pH is set add water to aquarium as soon as possible
to avoid pH fluctuations (for best results, base ratio
on weight of product added). |
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Use these ratios
to target a pH
| Acid
Buffer |
|
AlkalineBuffer |
pH |
| 1 |
: |
0.5 |
5.0 |
| 1 |
: |
1.0 |
6.0 |
| 1 |
: |
1.3 |
6.5 |
| 1 |
: |
2.0 |
7.0 |
| 1 |
: |
2.5 |
7.5 |
| 1 |
: |
4.0 |
8.0 |
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