{"product_id":"tanganyika-buffer-4kg-ph-stabilizer","title":"Tanganyika Buffer 4kg-PH Stabilizer","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eTanganyika Buffer 4kg-PH Stabilizer \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eTanganyika Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"186\"\u003ecarbonate salt blend\u003c\/strong\u003e made to \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eraise and stabilise pH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eincrease carbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eboost buffering capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e in freshwater aquariums — especially for \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eAfrican cichlid setups\u003c\/strong\u003e based on \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eLake Tanganyika\u003c\/strong\u003e water conditions. It helps replicate the very alkaline, stable environment these fish prefer. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eWhy Use Tanganyika Buffer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eIn the wild, \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eLake Tanganyika\u003c\/strong\u003e has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eHigh pH (~9.0–9.4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eStrong alkalinity (buffering)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eTanganyika Buffer aims to safely recreate similar conditions so your fish stay healthy and stress-free. It’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eespecially useful if your source water is softer\/lower pH\u003c\/strong\u003e than what cichlids are adapted to. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e✔ Increases KH (carbonate hardness) — which helps keep pH stable over time.\u003cbr data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e✔ Boosts buffer capacity — meaning water is less likely to swing wildly in pH.\u003cbr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e✔ Does \u003cem data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e significantly change general hardness (GH). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e How to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eInitial adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eUse about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e5 g per 40–80 L (10–20 US gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e daily until your desired pH is reached and stable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eMaintenance dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eOnce stable, you usually only need to add it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eevery 2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e or with water changes to \u003cem data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/em\u003e pH. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eIt’s best to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003edissolve the buffer in freshwater first\u003c\/strong\u003e, and add it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eafter adding any salts\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., cichlid lake salt). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e Best For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eLake Tanganyika biotope aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eAfrican cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in high pH\/alkaline water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eWater that tends to be soft or runs low in natural buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eRaising pH too fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eAlways test pH and KH regularly — don’t rely on guesswork alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43064335237163,"sku":"ZSEA0811","price":2133.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/images_5.jpg?v=1770463044","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/tanganyika-buffer-4kg-ph-stabilizer","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}