{"product_id":"seachem-alkaline-buffer","title":"Seachem Alkaline Buffer","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaises pH and increases alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat for planted aquariums or very hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq\/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"300 gram","offer_id":47669140324665,"sku":"SC02360","price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 gram","offer_id":47669140357433,"sku":"SC02330","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.2 kg","offer_id":47669140390201,"sku":"SC02370","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 kg","offer_id":47669140422969,"sku":"SC02390","price":110.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/6085\/4329\/files\/seachem-alkaline-buffer-ruby-mountain-aquarium-supply.jpg?v=1704761144","url":"https:\/\/19d36d.myshopify.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-buffer","provider":"Ruby Mountain Aquarium supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}