| Q
What is the difference between Alkaline Regulator and Alkaline
Buffer?
A: The difference is that Alkaline
Buffer is a carbonate/bicarbonate based buffer and Alkaline
Regulator is a phosphate based buffer. High phosphate levels
can promote algae growth so it is often a better choice
to use a phosphate free buffer like Alkaline Buffer. The
only drawback to a non-phosphate buffer is that there tends
to be more pH fluctuation owing to CO2 equilibrium.
Phosphate buffers lock the pH in quite well and hold it
there.
Q:
I try to keep my water between 6.8 and 7.2 pH so I'm not
aiming for a perfect 7.0. Why wouldn't I use your Neutral
Regulator instead of your alkaline products?
A: You certainly can use Neutral Regulator if you're trying
to get to around 7. Alkaline Buffer and Alkaline Regulator
are indicated for use if you are trying to get a pH above
7.
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