Can somebody explain to me what buffer is and what it does, I have 2 lfs in the area, one always says to use buffer and one says don't use it. I have used it a few times but I never dilute it enough and always burn some corals with it.
Jaketit said:I have been doing weekly 5-8 gallon water changes now for about 6 months now. I also have a power head pointed at the surface. Everytime I go into the " good" lfs and get my water tested they say everything looks good just add some buffer. They test all my perameters. Then I go into the " crappy" lfs and he uses a test Strip and says my water is good and don't use buffer because you shouldn't put chemicals in your system. And he said don't buy a test kit all you need is strips????? Hmmmm which on is correct?
.. Everytime I go into the " good" lfs and get my water tested they say everything looks good just add some buffer...Then I go into the " crappy" lfs and he uses a test Strip and says my water is good and don't use buffer because you shouldn't put chemicals in your system...Hmmmm which on is correct?