{"product_id":"seachem-alkanity-buffer-ph-and-alkalinity-stabilizer","title":"Seachem Alkanity Buffer - Ph and alkalinity stabilizer","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eSeachem Alkanity Buffer - Ph and alkalinity stabilizer \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"248\"\u003enon‑phosphate buffering powder\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eraise and stabilise pH\u003c\/strong\u003e and increase \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"320\"\u003ealkalinity (KH)\u003c\/strong\u003e in freshwater aquariums. It’s especially useful if your water is too soft or acidic and you want a more stable, slightly alkaline environment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e What It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eRaises pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps increase the water’s pH up to about \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e7.2–8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e when used on its own. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eBoosts alkalinity (KH):\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher KH helps the water resist sudden pH swings — more stable water is healthier for fish and plants. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eNon‑phosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike some other buffers, it doesn’t add phosphates that can contribute to 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=\"983\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e How It’s Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eStart with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003esmall doses\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e1 level teaspoon per ~80 L\u003c\/strong\u003e of aquarium water daily until you approach your desired pH and KH. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eIt can be used \u003cem data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eon its own to raise pH\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ecombined with an acid buffer\u003c\/em\u003e (like \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) to target a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003especific pH range\u003c\/strong\u003e more precisely (e.g., for planted tanks). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e Where It’s Most Useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eFreshwater planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e with very soft or acidic tap water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eWater change top‑off water\u003c\/strong\u003e to help keep pH stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eTanks where stable pH is more important than chasing a precise number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eAlways \u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003etest pH and KH\u003c\/strong\u003e before and after adding it — too much buffer at once can shift pH rapidly, which can stress livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eSlowly adjust over days for best results rather than doing big jumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eIn summary, Seachem Alkaline Buffer helps your aquarium water resist pH swings by increasing alkalinity and gently raising pH — great for creating a stable freshwater 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