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It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium while removing any chlorine, chloramine, and detoxifying ammonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Neutral Regulator makes other conditioning unnecessary. To lower pH below 7.0 use Neutral Regulator with Acid Regulator‚ (or Discus Buffer). To raise pH above 7.0 use with Alkaline Regulator. All of these products will enhance and stabilize the freshwater aquarium environment. For further freshwater environment enhancement, use Fresh Trace‚ to restore the proper level of trace elementsfor thriving, healthy freshwater community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains phosphate buffers and conditioning agents. Safe for all freshwater fish acclimated to neutral pH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":52448636502344,"sku":"AQ-45295","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/371.webp?v=1750700252"},{"product_id":"seachem-alkaline-buffer-300g","title":"Seachem Alkaline Buffer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkaline Buffer‚ is a non phosphate buffer to raise pH and alkalinity (KH) and buffer with \u003c\/span\u003eAcid Buffer\u003cspan\u003e. 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"300","offer_id":52447169741128,"sku":"AQ-24188","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"70g","offer_id":53041955963208,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/Seachem-Alkaline-Buffer-300g.jpg?v=1777967282"},{"product_id":"seachem-garlicguard-250ml","title":"Seachem Garlic Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarlicGuard‚ is an all natural garlic scented odour and flavour enhancer for freshwater and saltwater fish. Our research has shown that many fish are attracted to natural odors, such as garlic. Simply mix GarlicGuard‚ with any food item, such as EBO FOODS UK Pro Soft Artemia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to attract the interest of finicky eaters, e.g. discus and marine angelfish. GarlicGuard is safe for reef and planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":52446738940232,"sku":"AQ-75752","price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250","offer_id":52446738907464,"sku":"AQ-75751","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/389.webp?v=1750716604"},{"product_id":"sachem-american-cichlid-salt","title":"Seachem American Cichlid Salt 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Cichlid Salt‚ is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of American Cichlids. It contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Cichlid Salt‚ is formulated so that dosages vary depending on the species‚ origin and need only be added when setting up an aquarium or with water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll doses given for 110 L (30 US gallons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSOUTH AMERICAN: Use 2.5 g (1\/2 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eCENTRAL AMERICAN: Use 1.25 g (1\/4 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTIPS: Use when setting up an aquarium and when making water changes. To add salt to an established tank, base dose on water being changed. Do not use salt when simply replacing evaporated water. It is best to dissolve the salt in freshwater before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909713555784,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/american-cichlid-salt_ca20e5b0-ff30-43cd-b71f-bbd7e4558857.jpg?v=1776259695"},{"product_id":"seachem-brackish-salt","title":"Seachem Brackish Salt 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeachem‚ Brackish Salt‚ is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the native environment of live bearers and other brackish estuary fish without adversely impacting aquatic plants when used at regionally specific recommended dosage. The salt is also well suited for routine aquarium freshwater use. It does not impact pH or provide buffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other aquarium salts currently available to the hobbyist, Brackish Salt is more than just a simple sodium chloride product. These other salts can burn leaves and roots in a planted aquarium. However, Brackish Salt‚ does not cause this type of damage, and actually provides many nutrients crucial to healthy plant growth. Dosing of Brackish Salt‚ allows for specific duplication of different brackish water environments found worldwide (such as the waters of Sumatra or the waters of Borneo). Brackish Salt‚ can also be dosed for general brackish water community aquariums and general freshwater community aquarium. Brackish Salt is a safe and effective alternative to the sodium chloride based aquarium salts so prevalent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse when setting up an aquarium and when making water changes. To add salt to an established tank, do so gradually. It is best to dissolve the salt in freshwater before use. Avoid using salt when simply replacing evaporated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor live bearers (such as guppies, swordtails, platies, some mollies), use 20 g (~1 tablespoon) for each 40 L (10 US gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor estuary fish from the Yucatan or Sri Lanka (Archers, Chromides, some mollies), use 15 g (~2 teaspoons) for each 12 L (3 US gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor estuary fish from Thailand, Cambodia, Borneo, or Sumatra (Datnioides), use 40 g (~2 tablespoons) per 12 L (3 US gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor scats, use up to 80 g (~4 tablespoons) per 12 L (3 US gallons). This dose is not for planted aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor mixed populations, use an average dose, representative of species present. For specific information on your fish, check with your dealer or other reference source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor general aquarium salt use (either for mineral replacement or disease control), use 20g (~1 tablespoon) for each 40 L (10 US gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909731250504,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/brackish-salt.jpg?v=1777377945"},{"product_id":"seachem-cichlid-lake-salt","title":"Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eCichlid Lake Salt‚ is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids. It contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the major Rift Lakes contain basically the same mineral salts, they do so in greatly differing concentrations. Cichlid Lake Salt‚ is formulated so that dosages vary depending on the lake of origin and need only be added when setting up an aquarium or with water changes. Many competing products are little more than combinations of Epsom salt and bicarbonate of soda. This will not provide a complete replication of the mineral salts that are contained in the lakes of Africa, in particular calcium and potassium. Seachems Tanganyika Buffer‚ (pH 9.0 to 9.4) and Malawi\/Victoria Buffer‚ (pH 7.8 to 8.4) should be used to adjust carbonate hardness and pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll doses given for 40 L (10 US gallons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTanganyika: Use 11 g (1.5 teaspoons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMalawi: Use 5.5 g (3\/4 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVictoria: Use 3.6 g (1\/2 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosages are based on DI or RO water; for other water, measure hardness (GH) first, then add according to need. For reference, the Tanganyika dose raises dGH by 8.8 units. The Malawi dose raises dGH by 4.4 units. The Victoria dose raises dGH by 3 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the following GH ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTanganyika: 3-5.5 meq\/L (8-14 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMalawi: 1.5-3meq\/L (4-8 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVictoria: 1-2 meq\/L (3-6 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTIPS: Use when setting up an aquarium and when making water changes. To add salt to an established tank, base dose on water being changed. Do not use salt when simply replacing evaporated water. It is best to dissolve the salt in freshwater before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909838893384,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/cichlid-lake-salt.jpg?v=1776260289"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wirralaquatics.co.uk\/collections\/buffers.oembed","provider":"Wirral Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}