{"product_id":"seachem-alkaline-buffer","title":"Seachem Alkaline Buffer","description":"\u003cp\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises pH and increases alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted aquariums or very hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eDosage:\u003cbr\u003e300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons\u003cbr\u003e600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons\u003cbr\u003e1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons\u003cbr\u003e4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer\u003cbr\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\u003eQ: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"4. 4 kg (8.8 lbs)","offer_id":48325279973596,"sku":"SC02390","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3. 1,200 Grams (2.6","offer_id":48325280006364,"sku":"SC02370","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2. 250 Grams (10.5","offer_id":48325280039132,"sku":"SC02360","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1. 600 Grams (1.3 l","offer_id":48325280071900,"sku":"SC02330","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9502\/2044\/files\/8cc145ec-780563_354ec04a773d45e48cff931ae5bc2086_mv2.jpg?v=1774236687","url":"https:\/\/www.t-rexpets.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-buffer","provider":"T-Rex Pet Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}