Seachem Alkaline Buffer

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a phosphate-free buffer designed to raise pH and alkalinity (KH). It can also be used together with Seachem Acid Buffer to achieve the desired pH level.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a phosphate-free buffer designed to raise pH and alkalinity (KH). It can also be used together with Seachem Acid Buffer (pH reducer). Both buffers are designed for planted aquariums and for very hard water, where phosphate-based buffers may encourage algae growth or cause cloudiness in the water.

Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and can be used for a pH range between 7.2 and 8.5.

Dosage of Seachem Alkaline Buffer

To raise pH and alkalinity, use 1 teaspoon (6 grams) per 80 litres of water daily until the desired value is reached. This dosage raises alkalinity (KH) by approximately 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH).

For accurate measurement of the required amount, a spoon scale can be used.

To adjust the pH in a controlled manner, Seachem Alkaline Buffer can be used together with Seachem Acid Buffer. When both products are used together to achieve a specific pH, the ratios below can be used as a guideline. These ratios are based on use with reverse osmosis water. The final pH may vary depending on the water being used.

• Acid Buffer 1 : Alkaline Buffer 1.3 – pH approximately 6.5
• Acid Buffer 1 : Alkaline Buffer 2.0 – pH approximately 7.0
• Acid Buffer 1 : Alkaline Buffer 2.5 – pH approximately 7.5
• Acid Buffer 1 : Alkaline Buffer 4.0 – pH approximately 8.0

Benefits of Seachem Alkaline Buffer

• Raises pH
• Raises alkalinity (KH)
• Suitable for a pH range of approximately 7.2 to 8.5
• Phosphate-free
• Can be used together with Seachem Acid Buffer