On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 01:32:07 GMT, "Terry"
wrote:

Can we add Sea Buffer to our cichlid tank to boost the PH?
Need to raise it significantly. Currently at 7.4.
Anyone can you help?

You'll want to test your tap water for pH, KH and GH, then read this:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/buffer_recipe.php

You'll want to pick up some baking soda, epsom salt and marine salt
(you can use table salt, but alas, it lacks many minerals found in
marine salt).

Once you have those, use the buffer recipe to come up with your own
formula, and run with that. It's cheap and works very well.

Just keep in mind you'll want to add the buffer VERY SLOWLY as to
avoid shocking your fish with sudden water chemistry changes.

Good luck.