{"product_id":"seachem-neutral-regulator","title":"Seachem Neutral Regulator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSets and holds freshwater pH at a neutral 7.0 — the target most community tanks actually want.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Neutral Regulator is a dry, phosphate-buffered regulator for freshwater aquariums that adjusts and holds pH at 7.0, removes chlorine and chloramine, and detoxifies ammonia in the same dose. It softens water on the way by precipitating calcium and magnesium out of solution. This is a freshwater-only product — it is not formulated or marketed for marine or reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets and holds pH 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine target for community tanks that don't want strongly acidic or alkaline water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions the same dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes chlorine and chloramine and detoxifies ammonia alongside the pH adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftens as it buffers\u003c\/strong\u003e — precipitates calcium and magnesium, which is also what can cause brief cloudiness after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats water from under 1c per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e on the largest pack — see Specifications below for every size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 g through 4 kg, sized for a single tank or a fish room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe catch you should know about\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral Regulator is a phosphate-based buffer — it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e phosphate-free. It will register on a phosphate test kit, and under strong lighting that phosphate can feed algae. Seachem's own guidance is to avoid it in planted aquariums, where a carbonate-based buffer is the better choice. It's also less effective in very hard, high-KH water, which resists the pH change — Seachem's Acid Buffer is the companion product for that situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats (approx.)*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116030403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116030601\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116030304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116030700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116030908\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Calculated at Seachem's maintenance dose of 5 g per 40–80 L, using the conservative (40 L) end of that range, so the figures are the \"worst case\" cost — actual coverage is often better once a tank is on a settled maintenance schedule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 g (one level teaspoon) per 40–80 L of water. In cases of high starting alkalinity, Seachem's guidance is that the product may be dosed daily until pH settles at 7.0; after that, dose once or twice a month, or as needed, to hold the target. Add directly to the aquarium or dissolve into replacement water during a water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater community aquariums that want a stable, neutral pH around 7.0, including as part of dechlorinating and conditioning tap water at a water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine or reef tanks, which run a much higher target pH and are not compatible with this product's chemistry. Not the first choice for planted tanks, due to the phosphate content — use a carbonate-based buffer instead. Not very effective on its own in very hard, high-KH source water without additional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Cloudiness for a short period after dosing is normal, from the calcium and magnesium precipitating out — it clears as the precipitate settles or is filtered out. Persistent cloudiness beyond a day or so is worth investigating rather than dosing again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem Acid Buffer — pairs with Neutral Regulator in very hard water where pH resists holding at 7.0 on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reliable pH test kit — dose to your own readings rather than a fixed calendar, since tap water hardness varies by area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a dry powder in a sealed container. Faults, short fills and misdescription are covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, in addition to anything Seachem itself offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Seachem Neutral Regulator phosphate-free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a phosphate-buffered product, and it will register on a phosphate test. If you're running a planted tank and want to avoid adding phosphate, Seachem recommends a carbonate-based buffer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a saltwater or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Neutral Regulator is formulated and marketed for freshwater only. Seachem makes separate marine-specific buffers, such as Marine Buffer, for saltwater pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy did my water go cloudy after dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the water softening in action — calcium and magnesium precipitating out of solution. It's expected and normally clears within a day as the precipitate settles or is filtered out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work in my hard tap water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can struggle in very hard, high-KH water, which resists the pH change. 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