{"product_id":"seachem-marine-aquarium-ph-buffer-1-kg-2-2-lb-targets-ph-8-3","title":"Seachem Marine Aquarium pH Buffer, 1 kg – Targets pH 8.3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Marine Buffer is a marine aquarium pH buffer designed to raise pH to 8.3, with a formula that will not raise pH above 8.3 even if inadvertently overdosed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises marine pH to 8.3 — supports a defined pH target for marine aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not raise pH above 8.3, even with inadvertent overdose — provides a stated upper limit for pH adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for reef tanks — can be used in marine reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes borate — contributes added stability to the buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes magnesium — helps alleviate precipitation effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining a suitable pH is part of managing a marine aquarium, including a reef tank. Seachem Marine Buffer is made for that pH-adjustment role, with a stated target of 8.3 and a formula that sets an upper limit. The 1 kg (2.2 lbs) size provides the buffer in a single package for aquarium keepers who want a marine-specific blend rather than a single carbonate compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pH is Seachem Marine Buffer designed to reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Marine Buffer is designed to raise marine pH to 8.3 and not above that level, even if it is inadvertently overdosed. This makes the product’s stated pH target clear for marine aquarium use. The buffer is formulated for adjusting marine pH, rather than for treating a particular aquarium condition or disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine pH target: 8.3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts upper pH limit is 8.3, including in the event of inadvertent overdose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Marine Buffer different from simple carbonate products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Marine Buffer is a blend, not simply sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate. Those compounds are commonly sold as substitutes, but they can raise pH to dangerous levels if they are not used properly. The blended formula includes several kinds of salts, giving the product a broader composition than either of those individual compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains salts of carbonate and bicarbonate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso includes chloride, sulfate, and borate salts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Seachem Marine Buffer be used in reef tanks, and what is in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Seachem Marine Buffer can be used safely in reef tanks. Its ingredients include sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium salts, along with the carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and borate components. Borate contributes added stability, while magnesium helps alleviate precipitation effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral components include sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe package size is 1 kg (2.2 lbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Marine Buffer is suited to marine aquarium keepers who want a buffer with a defined pH target, including reef tank owners. It is a marine pH buffer with a blended salt formula and a stated upper limit of 8.3.\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 does Seachem Marine Buffer raise marine aquarium water to?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Seachem Marine Buffer is designed to raise marine pH to 8.3 and will not raise it above 8.3, even if inadvertently overdosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can Seachem Marine Buffer be used in a reef tank?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Seachem Marine Buffer can be used safely in reef tanks and contains borate for added stability and magnesium to help alleviate precipitation effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679633949015,"sku":"B000255PDA","price":62.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/seachem-marine-buffer-package-front.jpg?v=1793413309","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/seachem-marine-aquarium-ph-buffer-1-kg-2-2-lb-targets-ph-8-3","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}