{"product_id":"seachem-gold-buffer","title":"Seachem Gold Buffer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaises goldfish pH, then holds it there.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Gold Buffer is a non-phosphate buffer that lifts and holds pH in the 7.2–7.8 range goldfish prefer, without feeding the algae growth that phosphate-based buffers can cause. It only ever raises pH — it will not push already-alkaline water any higher than its 7.8 buffering point, and it will not lower a pH that starts out high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-phosphate formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — raises pH without feeding algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferentially buffers at pH 7.8\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds anywhere in the 7.2–7.8 band goldfish do well at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium, potassium, magnesium and bicarbonate salts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer does not publish exact ratios for this blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolves directly in the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e — no premixing needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaises pH only\u003c\/strong\u003e — no risk of crashing it too low from overdosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-phosphate pH buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive constituents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium, potassium, magnesium and bicarbonate salts (exact ratios not published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH held\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2–7.8, preferentially buffering at 7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaises pH only — will not lower pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater — goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116025409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 g (1 level tsp) per 40 L, daily until target pH reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116025607\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 g (1 level tsp) per 40 L, daily until target pH reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose rate is identical across both sizes — the 300 g pack simply lasts through more dosing rounds before it runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 level teaspoon (6 g) per 40 L (10 US gallons) daily, until the water reaches your target pH. If your water is soft or poorly buffered, start at half this dose. Add directly to the aquarium — no premixing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause dosing continues until the target pH is reached rather than for a fixed number of applications, how long a pack lasts depends on your starting water chemistry. Seachem does not publish an expected dose count per pack, so we are not putting a cost-per-litre figure on this page — see the FAQ below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater goldfish aquariums where pH needs raising into the 7.2–7.8 band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot useful where your water already sits above pH 7.8 — it will not push pH any higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-toxic at the stated dose. Overdosing wastes product rather than causing harm, but always follow the directions above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's quality guarantee, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard shipping from our North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this lower my pH if it is too high?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gold Buffer only ever raises pH, up to its 7.8 preferential buffering point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it feed algae the way some buffers do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it is phosphate-free, which is the reason Seachem developed it specifically for goldfish setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many doses are in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem does not publish a fixed dose count. Because dosing continues daily until your target pH is reached, how long a pack lasts depends on your water's starting hardness and alkalinity, not a fixed treated-litre figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a planted or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated and sold for freshwater goldfish keeping. Seachem does not publish reef or planted-tank guidance for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"70 g","offer_id":55244182913315,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 g","offer_id":55244182946083,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/0254-gold-buffer-70-g_42da48b3-e31d-474c-87d3-87e5a3a1088e.png?v=1782710750","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-gold-buffer","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}