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What is the difference between the Reef Buffer™ and the Marine Buffer®?
A: Marine Buffer® has a pK of 8.3. PK is a number that represents the pH of a buffer. Reef Buffer™ has a heavier carbonate influence than Marine Buffer® giving it a higher pK. Because of this, Reef Buffer™ is more successful at overcoming acids where intense biological activity occurs resulting in heavier acid production like in a typical reef aquarium.
A: This is a temporary magnesium carbonate precipitate. No need to worry, it will redissolve in half an hour or so. Sometimes this can form if your magnesium is on the high side.
A: I would not use Marine Buffer® in this situation as the ingredients are different than what is used in Alkaline Buffer™ and is designed to achieve a pH of 8.3. The ratios on the labels of Acid Buffer™ and Alkaline Buffer™ are designed to create a buffering system and target a set pH in a water that does not have any buffering ability (no acids and/or bases present). In an established aquarium, this is generally not the case. I would only use Acid Buffer™ to lower pH and KH or use Alkaline Buffer™ to raise pH and KH.