{"product_id":"seachem-acid-buffe-r-ph-stabilizer","title":"Seachem Acid Buffer- Ph stabilizer","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eAcid Buffer \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eAn acid buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a product used to \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"330\"\u003elower and help stabilise the pH of aquarium water\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s especially useful if your tank water is naturally too alkaline (high pH) for the fish or plants you’re keeping. In many cases it’s used together with an alkaline buffer to \u003cem data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eset and maintain a specific pH range\u003c\/em\u003e that’s right for your setup. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eIt \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"656\"\u003elowers pH\u003c\/strong\u003e by buffering your water; this means it helps resist sudden pH changes once adjusted. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eIn products like \u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it also converts \u003cem data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"886\"\u003ecarbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/em\u003e into \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eplant‑available CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can benefit planted freshwater tanks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eWorks best when matched with an alkaline buffer (like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) to dial in a target pH range without big swings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eMost acid buffers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003ephosphate‑free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they won’t promote algae growth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e Where It’s Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums with hard, high‑pH water\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eTanks where a specific lower pH range is desired\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eAs part of a pH adjustment routine during water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e How To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eStart with small doses and test the water before and after adding the buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eFollow the dosing on the label - for example, many products suggest \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e~2 g per ~80 L\u003c\/strong\u003e of water as a starting point. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eIf using with an alkaline buffer, you can target specific pH ranges by adjusting the ratio of the two. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eAlternatives \u0026amp; Related Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAqua Clean Acid Drop Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – another acid buffer option for lowering pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWaterlife Ph 7.2 Acid Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – buffer aimed at a specific target around pH 7.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeachem Acid Regulator 1Kilo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – similar purpose for general pH lowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAPI pH Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – liquid alternative to powder buffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEssentials Lab Buffer 7 1L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – liquid buffer solutions for precise pH adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eSupport products like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeachem Neutral Regulator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e help set pH to neutral (around 7) when used with both acid and alkaline buffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e Always test your water (KH \u0026amp; pH) before adjusting.\u003cbr data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e Make changes gradually -large pH jumps can stress fish.\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"70 g","offer_id":43070073471019,"sku":"S-33-ACI-BUF-070","price":151.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 g","offer_id":43070073503787,"sku":"S-33-ACI-BUF-300","price":258.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/70g.jpg?v=1770727531","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/seachem-acid-buffe-r-ph-stabilizer","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}