Acid Buffer™ is a non-phosphate buffer used to lower pH and for use in conjunction with Alkaline Buffer™. Both buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem. Acid Buffer™ lowers pH and buffers between 5.0 and 8.0 when used with Alkaline Buffer™. As Acid Buffer™ lowers pH, it converts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2. It may also be used to safely lower pH in marine water.
What distinguishes Acid Buffer™ from other buffers is that it does not contain phosphates. This makes it ideal for the planted aquarium, where excess phosphate could contribute to undesirable algae growth.
To lower pH, use 2 g (1⁄4 teaspoon) to every 80 L (20 gallons*) daily until the intended pH is reached (this dose lowers alkalinity by about 0.2 meq/L (0.6 dKH)). It is best added directly to the aquarium. If water is soft or not well buffered, use with Alkaline Buffer™ (see below). TIPS: Larger doses may be required in very hard (KH) alkaline waters.
| Acid Buffer | Alkaline Buffer | pH | |
| 1 | : | 0.5 | 5.0 |
| 1 | : | 1.0 | 6.0 |
| 1 | : | 1.3 | 6.5 |
| 1 | : | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| 1 | : | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| 1 | : | 4.0 | 8.0 |
If using with RO or DI water for a water change, use with Alkaline Buffer™ at a fixed ratio (see chart) to set the desired pH. Once pH is set, add the water to the aquarium as soon as possible to avoid pH fluctuations (for best results, base the ratio on the weight of the product added).
Seachem Acid Buffer 600 grams
Acid Buffer™ is a non-phosphate buffer used to lower pH and for use in conjunction with Alkaline Buffer™. Both buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem. Acid Buffer™ lowers pH and buffers between 5.0 and 8.0 when used with Alkaline Buffer™. As Acid Buffer™ lowers pH, it converts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2. It may also be used to safely lower pH in marine water.
What distinguishes Acid Buffer™ from other buffers is that it does not contain phosphates. This makes it ideal for the planted aquarium, where excess phosphate could contribute to undesirable algae growth.
To lower pH, use 2 g (1⁄4 teaspoon) to every 80 L (20 gallons*) daily until the intended pH is reached (this dose lowers alkalinity by about 0.2 meq/L (0.6 dKH)). It is best added directly to the aquarium. If water is soft or not well buffered, use with Alkaline Buffer™ (see below). TIPS: Larger doses may be required in very hard (KH) alkaline waters.
| Acid Buffer | Alkaline Buffer | pH | |
| 1 | : | 0.5 | 5.0 |
| 1 | : | 1.0 | 6.0 |
| 1 | : | 1.3 | 6.5 |
| 1 | : | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| 1 | : | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| 1 | : | 4.0 | 8.0 |
If using with RO or DI water for a water change, use with Alkaline Buffer™ at a fixed ratio (see chart) to set the desired pH. Once pH is set, add the water to the aquarium as soon as possible to avoid pH fluctuations (for best results, base the ratio on the weight of the product added).
- Brand: Seachem
- UPC: 000116024303
- Availability: 1
