Description
Overview
Malawi/Victoria Buffer™ is a blend of carbonate salts designed to replicate the natural environment of cichlids by increasing carbonate hardness (KH), buffer capacity, and pH. It maintains a pH of 7.8–8.4 and is ideal for use with Cichlid Lake Salt™, Cichlid Trace™, and NutriDiet® Cichlid Flakes to create optimal conditions for Malawi and Victoria Lake cichlids. Safe for freshwater cichlids.
Key Features
- Buffers to a pH of 7.8–8.4
- Raises carbonate hardness (KH) without affecting GH
- Helps replicate the natural Malawi and Victoria Lake environment
- Available in sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 4 kg
Directions
- Use 6 g (1 level teaspoon) per 40–80 L (10–20 US gallons) daily until desired pH is reached.
- Thereafter, use as required to maintain pH, typically no more than once every 2–3 weeks.
- For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale.
- Best practice: dissolve buffer in freshwater before adding to the aquarium.
- Use during setup or water changes, preferably after adding Cichlid Lake Salt™.
- To attain a lower pH than 7.8, combine with Acid Buffer™.
- To reach a higher pH than 8.4, use Tanganyika Buffer™.