{"product_id":"seachem-acid-buffer-4kg","title":"Seachem Acid Buffer 4kg","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid Buffer is a non-phosphate buffer to lower pH and buffer with Alkaline Buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid Buffer lowers pH and buffers between 5.0 and 8.0 when used with Alkaline Buffer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Acid Buffer lowers pH it converts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2. It may also be used to safely lower pH in marine water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes Acid Buffer from other buffers is that it does not contain phosphates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it ideal for the planted aquarium, where excess phosphate could contribute to undesirable algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo lower pH, use 1\/4 teaspoon (2g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until desired pH is reached (this dose lowers alkalinity by about 0.2 meq\/L (0.6 dKH)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger doses may be required in very hard (KH) or alkaline waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to adjust pH gradually, or if water is soft or not well buffered, use Acid Buffer with Alkaline Buffer. When using Alkaline Buffer \u0026amp; Acid Buffer together to target a specific pH, utilise the suggested ratio chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chart is based on use in RO or RO\/DI water and ratios may need to be adjusted for use in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHINT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst determine the amount of Alkaline Buffer needed for the volume of water. This should be determined based upon your desired alkalinity (KH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, divide by the number in the middle column to obtain the correct amount of Acid Buffer required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRatios:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse these ratios to target pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/Chart_480x480.jpg?v=1584997389\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424798949546,"sku":"SC24907","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/Seachem_Acid_Buffer_4kg.png?v=1757987125","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/seachem-acid-buffer-4kg","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}