{"product_id":"seachem-neutral-regulator","title":"Seachem Neutral Regulator","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Neutral Regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a phosphate-based buffer that sets and holds your aquarium at a neutral pH of 7.0, whether your water starts out too high or too low. As it buffers, it also softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium and removes chlorine, chloramine, and ammonia from tap water, so it doubles as a conditioner on water change day. It is a great choice for community fish and species like discus that prefer soft, neutral water. Keep an eye on your parameters with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-wide-range-ph-test-kit-aquarium\"\u003epH test kit\u003c\/a\u003e and browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care and treatments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets and holds pH at a neutral 7.0 from either a high or low starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramine and detoxifies the ammonia they release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for community tanks and soft-water species such as discus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on contact and can be added to the tank or to replacement water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eUse 5 g (about 1 level teaspoon) for every 40 to 80 L (10 to 20 US gallons) once or twice a month to maintain a neutral pH. If your water has very high alkalinity, you can dose daily until the target pH is reached. Add it directly to the aquarium or dissolve it in your replacement water during a change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGuideline\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMaintain pH 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 g (1 tsp) per 10 to 20 gallons, once or twice a month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBring down high alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDose daily until the target pH holds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eMake pH changes gradually so your fish can adjust, and always match the water to the animals you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eNeutral Regulator is available in several sizes, from a small container for occasional adjustments up to a 1 kg tub for frequent use and busy fishrooms. Pick the size that matches how often you dose and how many tanks you maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhosphate-based pH buffer and conditioner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTarget pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNeutral, 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAlso does\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoftens water, removes chlorine and chloramine, detoxifies ammonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 g (1 tsp) per 10 to 20 gallons, once or twice monthly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCommunity fish and soft-water species like discus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-wide-range-ph-test-kit-aquarium\"\u003eFritz Wide Range pH Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e: check your pH before and after dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-regulator-freshwater-ph-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Regulator\u003c\/a\u003e: hold a higher pH for African cichlids and hard-water fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-safe\"\u003eSeachem Safe\u003c\/a\u003e: a dedicated water conditioner for routine water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater Care \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e: browse buffers, conditioners, and supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeutral Regulator is phosphate-based, so it is not the best choice for planted aquariums where the added phosphate can encourage algae. For a planted setup, a phosphate-free buffer is a better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work for African cichlids or a marine tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Those systems need a higher pH. Neutral Regulator targets 7.0, which suits community and soft-water freshwater fish. Use Alkaline Regulator or a cichlid buffer for high-pH tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it also remove chlorine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It removes chlorine and chloramine and detoxifies ammonia, so it conditions tap water while it buffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout once or twice a month for maintenance, or daily in high-alkalinity water until the pH settles at 7.0. Adjust gradually to avoid stressing your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":48724635091163,"sku":"304","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48724635123931,"sku":"306","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48724640596187,"sku":"303","price":13.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48724640628955,"sku":"307","price":23.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/0304-Neutral-Regulator-50-g.png?v=1777452717","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-neutral-regulator","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}