Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
Seachem Reef Buffer, 8.8 fl. oz.
Description
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
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.
- - Buffer for Saltwater Aquarium
- - Raises pH to 8.3
- - Blend of Carbonate and Bicarbonate Salts
- - pK of 8.6 yields increased stability
- - Can be used in Marine and Reef Tanks
- - Raises Carbonate Alkalinity
Specifications
| SKU | 3234232 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Seachem |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
|---|
Item Dimensions
| Volume | 8.8 FZ |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.44 IN |
| Height | 4.81 IN |
| Width | 2.44 IN |
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 & calcium levels to approximately 3:1 Mg:Ca.
DO NOT OVERDOSE. Do not directly mix with any calcium, magnesium, or strontium supplement.
Questions
I dosed yesterday. Just a teaspoon for my 60 gallon tank (it went up .3 in PH....a lot more than the label said it would but I need to go from 7.5 to 8.3 so that's okay....but a little concerning. Anyway, my question is, can I add another teaspoon today?
Reviews
Rating Snapshot
Review this Product
Filter Reviews
3 Ratings-Only Reviews
Kimbajay
No, I do not recommend this product.
Excellent reef product
Lightdlion
Yes, I recommend this product.
Reef Additives
Aquarium Salt & Minerals
Best Filter For Saltwater Reef Aquarium
Aquarium Calcium Carbonate
Reef Tank Corals
Marine Reef Aquariums
Aquarium Phosphate Remover
Best Chemicals To Balance Aquarium Water
Saltwater Fish Medications
Small Reef Aquariums
Aquarium Water Conditioners & Additives
Aquarium Water Care
Saltwater Test Kits & Water Care
Large Coral Reef Decoration
Aquarium Care Solutions
Saltwater Sand & Substrates
Saltwater Filters & Media
Aquarium Water
Saltwater Aquariums, Tanks & Kits
Fish For Reef Tank
Seachem Reef Additives
Red Sea Reef Additives
Coralife Reef Additives
Seachem Saltwater Fish Shop
Fluval Reef Additives
Seachem
Tropic Marin Reef Additives
Seachem Aquarium Water Care
Seachem Saltwater Test Kits & Water Care
Microbe-Lift Saltwater Fish Shop
Coralife Saltwater Fish Shop
Tropic Marin Aquarium Salt & Minerals
CaribSea Saltwater Fish Shop
Seachem Pond Supplies
Coralife Aquarium Water Care
Zoo Med Saltwater Fish Shop
Seachem Aquarium Water Conditioners
Tropic Marin Aquarium Water Care
Coralife Saltwater Test Kits & Water Care
Tropic Marin Saltwater Fish Shop
We are new to having aquariums, we really didn't realize so many things played a factor with the water. We currently have a 10 gallon tank but want to increase to a 29 gallon tank. We currently buy gallons of water but with the 29 gallon tank we really don't want to have to do that. We have well water with a salt filter. My levels from to tap was nitrate 10, nitrite 0, hardness 0, chlorine 0, alk 100, ph 7.. is my tap water safe even with the salt filter.
Hello! Things didn’t go so well with cichlids and I only have one remaining which I moved to a different tank. The 45 is now empty and the others besides one blue African cichlid has died. I did water tests and most came out fine except the Carbonate hardness which was at a 40. (That’s bad as far as I know if you could clarify that would be great) but I have a goldfish that would do great in there but I’m very attached and I don’t want anything to happen to him as well any idea of what I can do?
If I make water for salt water fish, about how much sea salt I need to put in water? And does the sea salt must be cleared
Hello! I was wondering if you could help me out. The internet doesn’t help out to much and the bottle of the test strips doesn’t tell me the ideal amount some of these should be at. So if you could help me out here I would really appreciate it. And please tell me the amount it should be at and if it isn’t ideal how to improve it please and thank you. GH• (General Hardness) 30 KH• (Carbonate Hardness) 40 pH• 7.0/7.5 NO2• 0 NO3• 0 I am testing the tank for a betta if that makes it vary.
Reds's aquarium is so very cloudy. Can't see turtle til she surfaces! Don't know what caused this or what to do. Ordered vacuum but it won't be here until Friday. Please Help. Put in stuff for ammonia.
My 5gal goldfish tank (for a 4 in goldfish) is currently at a really low pH (6.0-6.4). What is the ideal range for goldfish, what is the best way to alter the pH and how gradually does the change need to be.
what is the best way to control the ph in a discus tank?
Are these steps good for this fish's wound and finrot? Part of the fish fin fell off but it is okay now. We're planning to quarantine him and use aquarium salt. Is there any last minutes subs for the salt? Tomorrow is Christmas so the stores will be closed, and we need to help him asap. so.. Are these steps good and are there any last minute subs?
I accidentally bought ich x for saltwater. I’m wondering if I can use it in my freshwater tank?
My flowerhorn tanks water has exptremely high nitrate level . I returned from vacation yesterday to find a cloudy tank and high levels nitrate . I did a 50% water change and added prime . He now is gasping for air or at least that’s what it looks like and nitrates are still in the red . I was told to add aquarium salts and wait it out . I’m scared I’ll loose him . What should I do quarantine
Hello i have a fish tank 45l with 11 fishes in it (Shubunkin , opaline gourami , honey gourami , trichogaster etc) . i added the fish a week ago and tested the water and it was fine.today i see that 2 of my Scalars aren't eating like everyone else , so i tested the water . Everything was fine except for Nitrite levels that was 3.0 - 5.0 ppm. I changed 25 % of the water and added Easy Life Filter Medium and after some hours i tested again the water quality and it was the same I also added salt
Hi, I just tested my betta tanks water & his ph is good sitting at 7.5. But my alkalinity & water hardness are both very high at 720 ppm (alkalinity) & 300 ppm (hardness). i’m just curious if i should be concerned since my ph is normal