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In your advertisement it is stated that Onyx Sand has a slight buffering capacity. How much will 2 bags of Onyx Sand buffer the pH up in 40 gallons of neutral (7.0) water?

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In your advertisement it is stated that Onyx Sand has a slight buffering capacity. How much will 2 bags of Onyx Sand buffer the pH up in 40 gallons of neutral (7.0) water?

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We have found that Onyx Sand will buffer DI water (water with no buffering ability and a pH of 7.0) between 7.2 – 7.4 depending on acid production in the aquarium.