{"id":9696294209,"title":"Seachem | Alkaline Buffer","handle":"seachem-alkaline-buffer","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline Buffer™ is a non–phosphate buffer to raise pH and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/acid-buffer.php\"\u003eAcid Buffer™\u003c\/a\u003e. These buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem. Alkaline Buffer™ raises pH and buffers between 7.2 and 8.5. It is gentle, safe, and enhances the freshwater environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (6 g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq\/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/digital-spoon-scale.php\"\u003eDigital Spoon Scale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer™ with Acid Buffer™. When using Alkaline Buffer™ \u0026amp; Acid Buffer™ together to target a specific pH, utilize the suggested ratio chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chart is based on use in RO or RO\/DI water and ratios may need to be adjusted for use in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHINT: First determine the amount of Alkaline Buffer™ needed for the volume of water. This should be determined based upon your desired alkalinity (KH). Then, divide by the number in the middle column to obtain the correct amount of Acid Buffer™ required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 g, 300 g, 600 g, 1.2 kg, 4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-13T16:55:06-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-13T16:57:35-04:00","vendor":"Seachem","type":"Plant","tags":["Brand_Seachem","Price_$10 to $25","size-300g","size-600g","size-70g"],"price":1399,"price_min":1399,"price_max":1899,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":1499,"compare_at_price_min":1499,"compare_at_price_max":2299,"compare_at_price_varies":true,"variants":[{"id":35685175233,"title":"300g","option1":"300g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"SEAALBU300","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":7007603621936,"product_id":9696294209,"position":2,"created_at":"2019-02-19T12:28:03-05:00","updated_at":"2019-09-29T20:28:51-04:00","alt":"Seachem | Alkaline Buffer 300g 000116023603 Super Cichlids","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-300g-3770796376164.jpg?v=1569803331","variant_ids":[35685175233]},"available":true,"name":"Seachem | Alkaline Buffer - 300g","public_title":"300g","options":["300g"],"price":1399,"weight":397,"compare_at_price":1499,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"000116023603"},{"id":35685175297,"title":"600g","option1":"600g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"SEAALBU600","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":7007603097648,"product_id":9696294209,"position":3,"created_at":"2019-02-19T12:27:47-05:00","updated_at":"2019-09-29T20:29:33-04:00","alt":"Seachem | Alkaline Buffer 600g 000116023306 Super Cichlids","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-600g-3771181989988.jpg?v=1569803373","variant_ids":[35685175297]},"available":true,"name":"Seachem | Alkaline Buffer - 600g","public_title":"600g","options":["600g"],"price":1899,"weight":680,"compare_at_price":2299,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"000116023306"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-300g-3770796343396.jpg?v=1569803390","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-300g-3770796376164.jpg?v=1569803331","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-600g-3771181989988.jpg?v=1569803373"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1246\/8713\/products\/seachem-seachem-alkaline-buffer-300g-3770796343396.jpg?v=1569803390","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline Buffer™ is a non–phosphate buffer to raise pH and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/acid-buffer.php\"\u003eAcid Buffer™\u003c\/a\u003e. These buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem. Alkaline Buffer™ raises pH and buffers between 7.2 and 8.5. It is gentle, safe, and enhances the freshwater environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (6 g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq\/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/digital-spoon-scale.php\"\u003eDigital Spoon Scale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer™ with Acid Buffer™. When using Alkaline Buffer™ \u0026amp; Acid Buffer™ together to target a specific pH, utilize the suggested ratio chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chart is based on use in RO or RO\/DI water and ratios may need to be adjusted for use in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHINT: First determine the amount of Alkaline Buffer™ needed for the volume of water. This should be determined based upon your desired alkalinity (KH). Then, divide by the number in the middle column to obtain the correct amount of Acid Buffer™ required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 g, 300 g, 600 g, 1.2 kg, 4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e"}