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Seachem Reef Buffer


Reef Buffer™ is intended primarily for use in a reef system where the maintenance of a pH of 8.3 is often difficult. Raises the pH of your reef system to 8.3 without fear of accidentally overshooting the pH to a dangerous level. Raises pH and carbonate alkalinity together. pK (8.6) allows for greater pH stability in a reef system where the bioload is significantly more than in a fish only system.

When used as directed Reef Buffer™ will raise the pH of your reef system to 8.3 without fear of accidentally overshooting the pH to a dangerous level. Reef Buffer™ will also raise carbonate alkalinity.

Reef Buffer™ is a blended product and is not just sodium carbonate. Reef Builder™ should be used to raise alkalinity when pH is not a problem.

Reef Buffer is successful at overcoming acids where intense biological activity occurs resulting in heavier acid production like in a typical reef aquarium.

Why Reef Buffer?

Competing products are not designed specifically for the reef environment; the pK is too low (in most cases, pK 8.3). At this pK, the proper pH can never be reached in saltwater. Reef Buffer's™ higher pK (8.6) allows for greater pH stability in a reef system where the bioload is significantly more than in a fish only system.

Directions

Check pH and alkalinity before use. Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 150 L (40 gallons) to raise pH by about 0.1 pH units (this will also raise alkalinity by about 0.5 meq/L). Dissolve in at least one cup of freshwater, then add to the tank.

The pH of natural sea water is 8.25–8.30. In a well established reef system pH adjustment may be necessary bi-weekly to semi-weekly. Dosing requirements will vary, but do not exceed the recommended dose without checking your pH and alkalinity (alkalinity should not exceed 6 meq/L).

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 (calcium does not need to exceed 400 mg/L).

Do not overdose: Excess alkalinity may enhance the loss of calcium, magnesium, and strontium. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement.