{"product_id":"seachem-alkaline-buffer","title":"Seachem Alkaline Buffer (Special Order)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eAlkaline Buffer™ is a non–phosphate buffer that raises pH and alkalinity (KH) in freshwater aquariums. Designed for planted tanks or very hard water systems, it buffers effectively without introducing phosphates that may cause algae or cloudiness. When used alone or paired with Acid Buffer™, it gently stabilizes pH between \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e7.2 and 8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eRaises pH and increases alkalinity (KH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eNon-phosphate formula, safe for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eCan be used alone or with Acid Buffer™ to achieve a target pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eGentle and safe for freshwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e300 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e600 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e1.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e4 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e1 teaspoon (6 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e per \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e80 L (20 US gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e daily until desired pH is reached (raises alkalinity by ~1 meq\/L or 2.8 dKH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eFor gradual pH adjustment, combine with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eAcid Buffer™\u003c\/strong\u003e using the suggested ratio chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eFor precise dosing, use the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eSeachem Digital Spoon Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eHint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine the amount of Alkaline Buffer™ needed based on your desired alkalinity, then divide by the middle column in the chart to calculate the correct Acid Buffer™ amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eRO \/ RO-DI Water Ratio Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eBased on use in RO or RO\/DI water; 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