 Alkaline
Buffer™ is a non-phosphate buffer to raise pH
and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with Acid Buffer™.
These buffers are designed for the planted aquarium
or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose
an algae or cloudiness problem. Alkaline Buffer™
raises pH and buffers between 7.2 and 8.5. It is gentle,
safe, and enhances the freshwater environment.
Sizes:
50 g, 300 g, 1 kg, 4 kg, 20 kg |
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| DIRECTIONS:
Use 7 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 40 L (10 gallons*)
daily until desired pH is reached (this dose raises
alkalinity by about 2 meq/L (5.6 dKH)). If water is
soft or not well buffered, use with Acid Buffer™
(see below). HINTS: Alkaline Buffer™ will not
lower pH. It may be added directly to the aquarium at
any time. It preferentially buffers at pH 7.8, but can
manage any pH between 7.2 and 8.5 when used with Acid
Buffer™. If using with RO or DI water for a water
change, then use with Acid 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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