Your opinion sought.

[Ocean Lotion]

I currently us Kent super buffer dkh. Ingredients listed are carbonate, bicarbon ate and borate salts. Is there a more economical way (cheaper sourse) to get the same good results I am getting with the Super Buffer dkh?

 

[pandagobyguy]

Randy will know more (obviously lol) but one DIY dkh buffer i have heard of is "baked" baking soda. Not sure on details but google is.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I'd avoid Superbuffer in a reef tank. Corals deplete carbonate/bicarbonate, and you are supplying carbonate/bicarbonate and borate. Hence, borate can accumulate.

Almost any other buffer for reefers is OK, and simple sodium carbonate is what most people use. You can buy it directly, or make it by baking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).

 

[Ocean Lotion]

I'd avoid Superbuffer in a reef tank. Corals deplete carbonate/bicarbonate, and you are supplying carbonate/bicarbonate and borate. Hence, borate can accumulate.


Almost any other buffer for reefers is OK, and simple sodium carbonate is what most people use. You can buy it directly, or make it by baking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).[/QUOTE

That makes sence. Thank you

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing.