Seachem Marine Buffer

[ScottyD36]

My tank is sitting at 7.8 PH. I want to raise it up to a more ideal level. I ordered Seachem marine buffer which guarantees it will safely raise tank to 8.3 ph. Has anyone used this before and can give me some pros and cons of it before I use it. Thanks

 

[Screwgunner]

I used it . It works well ! I added more flow at the top of the tank and ph is holding at 8.2 if it it does go down I will not hesitate to use it again.

 

[nereefpat]

Careful. Marine 'buffers' actually raise alkalinity. It's best to track alk. Generally, don't worry about pH.

 

[ScottyD36]

Careful. Marine 'buffers' actually raise alkalinity. It's best to track alk. Generally, don't worry about pH.

My alk is currenlty sitting at 7.6 so if it raises up a little more I wont mind

 

[Tamberav]

7.8 if fine. Once you get enough coral to dose then it will generally run higher. Remember, pH also fluctuates with the light and CO2 levels in the house. I doubt the buffer is a one time and now its magically fixed.

 

[Woolvy034]

Definitely does raise alk.... My local LFS sold me this stuff because I was maintaining about 8.1ph. Dosed twice to get ph in range and BAM, Alk shot up. Ended up doing a water change because I hadn't checked alk in a couple days. We'll see what tomorrow brings.