Seachem Reef Buffer - Bulk - 3 kg - (3 x 1 kg)

Description

Seachem Reef Buffer raises the pH of a reef aquarium to 8.3, without the risk of accidentally raising pH to a dangerous level. pK of a buffering agent is equivalent to the pH around which the buffer is most effective; Reef Buffers higher pK (8.6) provides greater stability in a reef system, where the bioload is greater than a fish-only system. The higher pK compensates for the organic acids produced by reef inhabitants, holding pH steady at 8.3. Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 150 L (40 US gallons) to raise pH by about 0.1 pH units (this will also raise alkalinity by about 0.5 meq/L). If an alkalinity of 6 meq/L has been reached and a pH of at least 8.20 has not been attained or substantial cloudiness that does not clear within 15 minutes is encountered, then the system is not ionically balanced. Raises pH and carbonate alkalinity together Raises pH to 8.3 without risk of accidentally over-raising Allows for greater pH stability in reef systems with high bioload Reef Buffer will raise pH and carbonate alkalinity. Directions: Check pH and alkalinity before use. However, it is intended primarily to maintain a steady pH of 8.3 when pH maintenance is difficult. Dosing requirements will vary, but do not exceed the recommended dose without checking your pH and alkalinity (alkalinity should not exceed 6 meq/L). Dissolve in at least 250 ml (one cup) of freshwater, then add to the tank. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement.

Key Features

• Raises pH and carbonate alkalinity together Raises pH to 8.3 without risk of accidentally over-raising Allows for greater pH stability in reef systems with high bioload Reef Buffer will raise pH and carbonate alkalinity.
• Dissolve in at least 250 ml (one cup) of freshwater, then add to the tank.
• Directions: Check pH and alkalinity before use.
• Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 150 L (40 US gallons) to raise pH by about 0.1 pH units (this will also raise alkalinity by about 0.5 meq/L).
• For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.
• pK of a buffering agent is equivalent to the pH around which the buffer is most effective; Reef Buffers higher pK (8.6) provides greater stability in a reef system, where the bioload is greater than a fish-only system.