{"product_id":"seachem-tanganyika-buffer-250g","title":"Seachem Tanganyika Buffer 250g","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eSeachem Tanganyika Buffer 250g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dg93wj\" data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eSeachem Tanganyika Buffer is designed to replicate the hard, alkaline water conditions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eLake Tanganyika\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Africa’s great rift lakes. It raises and stabilizes pH and carbonate hardness (kH) to create an optimal environment for Tanganyikan cichlids and other alkaline‑water fish species. The carefully balanced buffering formula helps maintain stable water chemistry, reducing stress on fish and supporting overall health and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14at72t\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mh9kv\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eRaises pH to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"558\"\u003ealkaline range\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for Tanganyika‑dwelling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cw6yvw\" data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eIncreases carbonate hardness (kH) for stable buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o5jb06\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eMimics natural Lake Tanganyika water conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lxdfjn\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eDesigned specifically for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16an30g\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eEasy‑to‑use granular formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17lm169\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eHelps provide long‑term pH stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"33fg5d\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25q6ly\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eCreates ideal water chemistry for Tanganyikan cichlids and similar species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkgx05\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eReduces pH swings that can stress fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qrwuel\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eImproves overall fish health and coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p56a2c\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eHelps maintain consistent aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"989swi\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eEasy to use for routine water adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bx7zy8\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1478\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30be8j\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e1 level teaspoon (~5 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e per \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e40–80 L\u003c\/strong\u003e of aquarium water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fwdn4q\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eDissolve in replacement water before adding to the tank when possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v13mbv\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eAdjust dosage gradually until desired pH and kH are reached\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nm4dvv\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eOnce target conditions are achieved, maintain during water changes or as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"162rwvf\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1478\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1478\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eMonitor pH and carbonate hardness regularly to ensure stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43289750700075,"sku":"S-28-TAN-BUF-250","price":248.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/seachemtanganyikabuffer250g.jpg?v=1773489347","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/seachem-tanganyika-buffer-250g","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}