{"product_id":"seachem-alkaline-buffer-300-g","title":"Seachem Alkaline Buffer - 300 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts pH to 7.2—8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use in planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline Buffer™ is a non–phosphate buffer to raise pH and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with Acid Buffer™. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the difference between Alkaline Regulator™ and Alkaline Buffer™?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The difference is that Alkaline Buffer™ is a carbonate\/bicarbonate based buffer and Alkaline Regulator™ is a phosphate based buffer. High phosphate levels can promote algae growth so it is often a better choice to use a phosphate free buffer like Alkaline Buffer™. The only drawback to a non-phosphate buffer is that there tends to be more pH fluctuation owing to CO2 equilibrium. Phosphate buffers lock the pH in quite well and hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DFW Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43939255746626,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2364\/3815\/files\/000116023603.jpg?v=1783462722","url":"https:\/\/tkaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-buffer-300-g","provider":"TK Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}