Yes, but nothing wild once I got it in the neighborhood of my desired set point. I have chosen 6.8 as my desired point. So, using the Seachem acid and alkaline buffers, you can mix to the proportions of each and get a good start. Then, take readings each day and see where you are, and add either acid buffer or alkaline buffer in small doses as needed to keep the pH on target. It also helps to other electrolytes (salts) in the aquarium as well. I use Instant Ocean Marine salt because is has all the basic salts needed by freshwater fish as well as the trace elements. I Have Geophagus, Green Terror, Red Jewel, Blue dolphins, Chocolate (Uara), Severum, Raphael catfish and huge Pleco, which prefer softer water, but 1 tsp per 5 gallons is a good mix for them. They are all doing great.
The phosphate based Seachem product is their "neutal" pH 7.0 regulator. I don't use that because of the phosphates. My tanks uses all plastic plants, but no need to feed the algae.
My pH may swing a tenth ( 0.10) pH unit, but I have a continuous water exchange feed, of about 50 gallons a day, so I would expect to adjust the new water. I am working on a continuous drip buffer system, just not enough time in the day, and I am retired!
The phosphate based Seachem product is their "neutal" pH 7.0 regulator. I don't use that because of the phosphates. My tanks uses all plastic plants, but no need to feed the algae.
My pH may swing a tenth ( 0.10) pH unit, but I have a continuous water exchange feed, of about 50 gallons a day, so I would expect to adjust the new water. I am working on a continuous drip buffer system, just not enough time in the day, and I am retired!
