Seachem Discus Buffer 500g

Description

Seachem Discus Buffer 500g — Specialised Acidic Buffer for Amazonian Soft Water Environments

Seachem Discus Buffer 500g is engineered to replicate the soft, acidic water conditions native to the Amazon River basin, creating an optimal habitat for Discus, Tetras, and other soft-water species. It lowers water pH and holds it within a stable low target range of 5.8 to 6.8, preventing dangerous pH swings that stress sensitive aquatic life.

By binding calcium and magnesium, this powder formula softens hard tap water while establishing a dependable phosphate-based buffering system. When used alongside Seachem Neutral Regulator, aquarists can dial in precise target pH levels, ensuring ideal conditions for health, vivid colouration, and successful breeding.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Soft-Water Habitats: Perfect for establishing and maintaining Amazonian biotopes requiring soft, acidic water.

• pH Lowering & Stabilisation: Applied during setup or water changes to drop elevated tap pH safely down to 5.8–6.8.

Dosage & Application Guide

• Add 1 level teaspoon (7 g) for every 40–80 L (10–20 US gallons) daily until the target pH is reached.

• Dissolve powder in fresh replacement water before adding to the aquarium. Use monthly or after water changes to maintain stability.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Target Acidic Buffer: Reliably locks pH between 5.8 and 6.8 for soft-water environments.

• Water Softening Action: Precipitates calcium and magnesium to lower overall hardness.

• Pairable Formulation: Blend with Neutral Regulator to target specific custom pH values.

• Safe & Phosphate-Based: Non-toxic formulation designed for sensitive Amazonian species.

Product Details

• Brand: Seachem

• SKU: 724997-263 (Internal ID: 130748)

• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 000116026307

• Distributor / Supplier: AQUA

• Product Type: Aquarium Additives & Supplements / pH Buffers

• Package Dimensions: 85 mm (L) × 85 mm (W) × 160 mm (H)

• Gross Package Weight: 570 g

• Net Weight: 500 g

• Target Environment: Soft-Water & Amazonian Freshwater Aquariums

• Treatment Capacity: 500 g treats up to 800 Litres (200 US gallons) per initial cycle

Seachem Discus Buffer is specifically formulated to lower and stabilise pH while softening water in freshwater aquariums housing discus fish. It helps maintain an ideal pH range of 5.8 to 6.8, which is critical for discus health, colouration, and breeding success.

By reducing carbonate hardness and precipitating calcium and magnesium, Discus Buffer recreates the soft, slightly acidic conditions found in the natural habitats of discus. It is particularly useful in areas with hard or alkaline tap water and can be used as part of regular aquarium maintenance or during water changes.

Key Features

• Lowers and stabilises pH for discus aquariums

• Maintains optimal pH range of 5.8?6.8

• Softens water by reducing hardness (GH)

• Helps replicate natural discus habitat conditions

• Supports discus health, colour, and breeding

• Suitable for freshwater aquariums with similar soft-water species

Dosage & Use

• Dosage: 1 teaspoon (6 g) per 40?80 litres of aquarium water

• Dissolve in water before adding to the aquarium

• Can be used during water changes or routine maintenance

• Monitor pH regularly using a reliable test kit

Specifications

• Product Type: Freshwater pH and hardness buffer

• Function: Lowers pH and softens water

• Target pH Range: 5.8?6.8

• Suitable For: Discus and other soft-water freshwater species

• Application: Freshwater aquariums only