is it compatible with planted aquariums?

I believe it is I use it on my discus aquarium which has plants in it to keep the ph at certain level with no problem

Has anyone had an issue using this and it produces white annoying flakes at the bottom

This only happened to me once when I didn't rinse my bucket out thoroughly that I put water and chemicals in. If you are using a bucket for chemicals, what could happen is that chemical residue could dry and harden and then get into your tank the next time you use the bucket and it just doesnt dissolve easily for some reason once its in the water. If this is what happened, it shouldn' t hurt anything, its just ugly. For little annoyances like that, you could use water clarifier or a similar prduct to get those things to settle.

Can I use this effectively with Neutral Regulator to get my tap water at 8.2 down to just below 7 ? Struggling with Neutral Regulator alone.

Yes. May tap is near 8 and I have pretty easily gotten it to around 6.7-6.8. Just take it slow until you find out what works for you.

can i add buffer with fish in tank

Yes dissolve in some water first

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Seachem Discus Buffer,250 g (Pack of 1)

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Brand
Seachem
Item form
Powder
Item weight
295 g
Liquid volume
80 Liters
Number of Packs
1

💧softens water by precipitating Ca & Mg

🧪phosphate buffer + conditioning agents

⚖️pH precision 5.8-6.8

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Description

🐠 Elevate your discus tank to pro-level perfection — don’t let your fish miss out!

WATER SOFTENING POWER - Softens aquarium water by reducing calcium and magnesium hardness, replicating natural habitat.
OPTIMIZED FOR RO WATER - Designed specifically for reverse osmosis water with no buffering capacity, ensuring stable water chemistry.
SYNERGISTIC P H CONTROL - Use with Neutral Regulator to fine-tune pH during water changes or top-offs effortlessly.
SAFE FISH FRIENDLY FORMULA - Contains phosphate buffers and conditioning agents, safe for all freshwater fish acclimated to acidic pH.
PERFECT P H BALANCE FOR DISCUS - Precisely adjusts and maintains ideal pH between 5.8 and 6.8 for thriving discus fish.

Seachem Discus Buffer is a 250g powder designed to replicate the ideal low pH (5.8-6.8) and low general hardness environment for discus fish. It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium, contains phosphate buffers and conditioning agents, and is safe for all freshwater fish acclimated to acidic conditions. Best used with Seachem Neutral Regulator for precise pH control, especially in reverse osmosis water setups.

Specifications

ASIN	B0002A5W6K
Allergen Information	BPA-Free
Brand Name	Seachem
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (370)
Global Trade Identification Number	00000116026604
Item Form	Powder
Item Type Name	Discus Buffer
Item Weight	0.65 Pounds
Liquid Volume	80 Liters
Manufacturer	Seachem
Manufacturer Part Number	266
Model Number	19214
Pet Type	Fish
Target Species	Fish
UPC	780231513608 000116026604
Unit Count	1 Count

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