Liquid Alkaline Buffer™ is a non-phosphate buffer to raise pH and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with Liquid Acid Buffer™. Both buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem. Liquid Alkaline Buffer™ raises pH and buffers between 7.2 and 7.8. It is gentle, safe, and enhances the freshwater environment.
Sizes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 2 L, 4 L, 20 L
What distinguishes Liquid Alkaline Buffer™ from other buffers is that it does not contain phosphates. This makes it ideal for the planted aquarium, where excess phosphate could contribute to undesirable algae growth.
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 10 L (2.5 gallons*) daily until desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 0.4 meq/L (1.2 dKH)). If water is soft or not well buffered, use with Liquid Acid Buffer™ (see below). TIPS: Liquid Alkaline Buffer™ will not lower pH. It may be added directly to the aquarium at any time. It preferentially buffers at pH 8.2, but can manage any pH between 7.2 and 8.7 when used with Liquid Acid Buffer™.
Liquid Alkaline
Buffer |
Liquid Alkaline Buffer |
pH |
|
1 |
: |
3.0 |
8.7 |
1 |
: |
2.0 |
8.0 |
1 |
: |
1.2 |
7.2 |
1 |
: |
1.0 |
7.0 |
1.5 |
: |
1.0 |
6.8 |
2.0 |
: |
1.0 |
6.5 |
3.0 |
: |
1.0 |
6.0 |
