{"product_id":"seachem-aquarium-ph-buffer-600-g-non-phosphate-formula-for-planted-tanks","title":"Seachem Aquarium pH Buffer, 600 g Non-Phosphate Formula for Planted Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer is a 600 g non-phosphate aquarium buffer for lowering pH, designed for planted aquariums and very hard water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo phosphate — a buffer option when phosphate buffers may raise algae or cloudiness concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts pH to 5.0–8.0 — offers a stated range for aquarium pH adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed with Alkaline Buffer, it buffers between pH 6.0 and 8.0 — supports a combined buffering system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2 as it lowers pH — links pH adjustment with available carbon dioxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for planted aquariums and very hard water — addresses settings where phosphate buffers may be a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer is for aquarium keepers who want to lower pH without adding phosphate through the buffer. It is designed for planted aquariums and very hard water, where phosphate buffers may contribute to algae or cloudiness concerns. Its role is specific: it provides an acid source, and it can be paired with Seachem Alkaline Buffer to create a buffering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Seachem Acid Buffer do to aquarium water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lowers pH and, as pH falls, converts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2. The product adjusts pH within the 5.0–8.0 range; when paired with Alkaline Buffer, the two buffers are designed to buffer between 6.0 and 8.0. This makes the pairing relevant when both pH adjustment and buffering are part of the aquarium’s water-management approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts stated mechanism connects a reduction in pH with the conversion of KH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe available CO2 is produced through that KH conversion as the buffer lowers pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a non-phosphate buffer for a planted aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer contains no phosphate, making it an option for aquariums where adding phosphate is a concern. The product is intended for planted aquariums and very hard water because phosphate buffers may pose algae or cloudiness problems in those settings. The formulation is a straight acid source rather than a phosphate-based buffering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the Acid Buffer and Alkaline Buffer pairing when avoiding additional phosphates matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two products are designed to be used together for buffering in the 6.0–8.0 pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Acid Buffer different from Acid Regulator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid Buffer is a straight acid source, while Acid Regulator uses a phosphate-based buffering system. Acid Regulator has a greater ability to maintain a constant pH; a straight acid source such as Acid Buffer can have slight pH drift. This distinction helps aquarium keepers choose based on whether avoiding additional phosphate or maintaining a more constant pH is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid Buffer is the phosphate-free choice between these two systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid Regulator is the option with greater pH-maintenance ability, but it is phosphate-based.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer suits aquarium keepers managing planted aquariums or very hard water who want a non-phosphate acid source and understand its role in a paired buffering system. It is a straight acid source that can have slight pH drift, and its use with Alkaline Buffer provides the stated buffering range of 6.0–8.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What pH range does Seachem Acid Buffer adjust?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Seachem Acid Buffer adjusts pH to 5.0–8.0. When used with Alkaline Buffer, the pair is designed to buffer between 6.0 and 8.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does Seachem Acid Buffer contain phosphate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. Seachem Acid Buffer contains no phosphate and is a straight acid source; Acid Regulator is the phosphate-based buffering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862276833671,"sku":"B0006JLX88","price":34.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/seachem-acid-buffer-container-front.jpg?v=1793476545","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/seachem-aquarium-ph-buffer-600-g-non-phosphate-formula-for-planted-tanks","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}