buffering ?

[monsaas]

what does buffering do?

 

[007]

buffering raises and maintains chemistries in your tank such as calcium, alkalinity, and pH as well as others.

 

[monsaas]

so if my ph is low i add buffer?

 

[karajay]

I've never experienced a ph problem in my tank. But I have read here that adding buffer is more of a quick fix/band-aid than a cure for the underlying problem. I would try a few searches on the ph subject before adding buffer.

 

[007]

Originally posted by karajay
I've never experienced a ph problem in my tank. But I have read here that adding buffer is more of a quick fix/band-aid than a cure for the underlying problem. I would try a few searches on the ph subject before adding buffer.

agreed.

 

[grently348]

buffering is for your alkalinity, that is your waters ability to resist swings in ph it is very important and should be done weekly

 

[007]

you can buffer more than just alkalinity . . .

 

[armageddon]

I only find the need to buffer my Ph when performing Hyposalinity. Other than that a good aragonite sand bed should keep the level buffered. THe Ph of a tank will change when the lights go off so if you run a sump a good idea is to keep your sump lights off while your display is on and vice versa.

 

[007]

Originally posted by Armageddon
I only find the need to buffer my Ph when performing Hyposalinity. Other than that a good aragonite sand bed should keep the level buffered. THe Ph of a tank will change when the lights go off so if you run a sump a good idea is to keep your sump lights off while your display is on and vice versa.
While I do agree with what you are saying, I disagree that an aragonite sand bed will keep your levels buffered. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but aragonite does nothing to buffer a tank until pH drops to below 7. This is the principle behind a calcium reactor.