Seachem Reef Buffer

Description: Home View All Listings Contact Us Feedback Menu Aquarium Supplies Pond Supplies FOUNTAIN PUMPS POND FILTER MEDIA POND FILTERS POND FOOD POND LIGHTING POND NETTING POND UV STERILIZERS POND WATER PUMPS POND WATER TREATMENTS GIFT CARDS Reptile Supplies Small Animal BIRD WILD BIRD Seachem Reef Buffer Description Payment Shipping Returns Contact us Description 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. Whereas competing products simply use sodium bicarbonate, Reef Buffer is made with a blend of carbonate and bicarbonate salts. This blend of salts results in Reef Buffer yielding a pK of roughly 8.6 in saltwater. The pK of a buffering agent is equivalent to the pH around which that buffer most strongly buffers. One would presume, then, that the pK of a saltwater buffer should be 8.3; however, the multitude of organic acids produced by the inhabitants of a reef system forces pH downward to a much greater degree than in a non-reef, marine system. A buffer with a pK of 8.3 would end up yielding a pH more in the range of 8.0-8.2. 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. Competing products are not designed specifically for the reef environment, so their pK is too low (in most cases, pK 8.3). At this pK, the proper pH can never be reached in saltwater. Reef Buffer will also raise carbonate alkalinity; however, when pH is not an issue, Reef Builder or Reef Carbonate should be your first choice for a carbonate alkalinity supplement. Directions: Check pH and alkalinity before use (use MultiTest Marine pH & Alkalinity to test ph nd alkalinity levels). Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) for every 150 L (40 US gallons) to raise pH by about 0.1 pH units (this will also raise alkalinity by about 0.5 meq/L). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. Dissolve in at least 250 mL (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 biweekly to semiweekly. 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. 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. Best if calcium & carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart. Payment Special financing available Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. Other offers may also be available. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Minimum monthly payments are required. Subject to credit approval. See terms- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. Shipping We offer free shipping within the United States. We can also ship your order overseas for an additional shipping fee. Orders placed Monday thru Friday before 2pm MST (excluding holidays) will be shipped the same day. Orders placed after 2pm MST will be shipped the following business day. Returns We take great pride in the quality of our merchandise. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the item(s) within 30 days of receiving the order. Please note that items must be in original, new condition to receive a full refund of the merchandise cost. Items that show signs of use or wear may be subject to a restocking fee. Contact us Click here to contact us Sign up to our NewsletterSign Up HomeView all listingsContact UsFeedback Copyright © 2022 ken's fish. All rights reserved. | Design by OCDesignsOnline

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: Taunton, MA

End Time: 2024-09-08T00:52:27.000Z

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