Seachem Reef Buffer - Bulk - 3 kg - (3 x 1 kg)

Description

The pH of natural sea water is 8.25–8.30. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement. Best if calcium and carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart. In a well established reef system, pH adjustment may be necessary biweekly to semiweekly. Directions: Check pH and alkalinity before use. If an alkalinity of 6 meq/L has been reached and a pH of at least 8.20 has not been attained or substantial cloudiness that does not clear within 15 minutes is encountered, then the system is not ionically balanced. To restore ionic balance perform a water change or adjust the magnesium and calcium levels to approximately 3:1 Mg:Ca. Reef Buffer has a slightly higher pK than Seachem Marine Buffer. The higher pK compensates for the organic acids produced by reef inhabitants, holding pH steady at 8.3. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. It will also raise alkalinity, allowing for greater stability in a reef system where the bioload is significantly greater than in a fish-only aquarium. Raises pH and carbonate alkalinity together Raises pH to 8.3 without risk of accidentally over-raising Allows for greater pH stability in reef systems with high bioload Reef Buffer will raise pH and carbonate alkalinity. However, it is intended primarily to maintain a steady pH of 8.3 when pH maintenance is difficult. Dissolve in at least 250 ml (one cup) of freshwater, then add to the tank.

Key Features

• Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 150 L (40 US gallons) to raise pH by about 0.1 pH units (this will also raise alkalinity by about 0.5 meq/L).
• For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.
• Directions: Check pH and alkalinity before use.
• pK of a buffering agent is equivalent to the pH around which the buffer is most effective; Reef Buffers higher pK (8.6) provides greater stability in a reef system, where the bioload is greater than a fish-only system.
• Dissolve in at least 250 ml (one cup) of freshwater, then add to the tank.
• Raises pH and carbonate alkalinity together Raises pH to 8.3 without risk of accidentally over-raising Allows for greater pH stability in reef systems with high bioload Reef Buffer will raise pH and carbonate alkalinity.