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Seachem Discus Buffer

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Category: Aquarium Water Treatment

Seachem Discus Buffer 250g

  • Adjusts pH to 5.8 - 6.8
  • Helps to replicate the ideal Discus environment
  • Use with Neutral Regulator® to target a pH

Discus Buffer® helps to replicate the ideal Discus environment (low pH & low GH (General Hardness)). Discus Buffer® will lower pH and keep it lowered. Discus Buffer® also softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium. Use Discus Trace™ to restore the proper level of trace elements for thriving, healthy Discus.

Neutral Regulator® and Discus Buffer® can be used in combination to achieve a desired pH when performing water changes or adding top off water. The ratio chart below is designed for RO water where there is generally no buffering capacity.

Contains phosphate buffers and conditioning agents. Safe for all freshwater fish acclimated to acid pH.

Directions

Use 1 level teaspoon (5 g) for every 40-80 L (10-20 US gallons) daily until intended pH is reached. Thereafter, use once a month or with water changes as required to maintain pH.For precise dosing use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. To raise pH, use Neutral Regulator®. To target a particular pH use in combination with Neutral Regulator® following the chart. This chart assumes the use of unbuffered water (RO or DI). If water is already buffered use the chart as a starting guide. Use Prime® to dechlorinate tap water before doing a water change.

To target a particular pH use in combination with Neutral Regulator® following the chart

Neutral Regulator Discus Buffer pH
1 1 6.8
1 2 6.4
1 3 6.2
1 4 6.1
1 6 6.0
1 9 5.8
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Sophia ★★★★★

I’ve been struggling to keep my discus tank’s pH stable, but this buffer consistently hits the 5.8-6.8 range. It’s a 250g jar that lasts a good while, making water changes much less stressful.

Ruby ★★★★★

This buffer finally got my tank water to the consistent 6.2 pH my discus need, and they're much more active now. The powder dissolves almost instantly, no cloudiness at all.

Edward ★★★★★

My discus have been way less stressed since I started using this to keep the pH between 5.8 and 6.8. The powder dissolves pretty cleanly without clouding the tank, and the 250g size lasts a good while for my 55-gallon setup.