Seachem Neutral Regulator adjusts pH to neutral pH 7.0 from either a low or high pH and maintains it there. It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium while removing any chlorine chloramine or ammonia. Adjusts high or low pH to 7.0 Removes chlorine chloramines and ammonia Makes other conditioning unnecessary The use of SeaChem Neutral Regulator makes other conditioning unnecessary. To lower pH below 7.0 use Neutral Regulator with Acid Regulator or Discus Buffer. To raise pH above 7.0 use with Alkaline Regulator. All of these products will enhance and stabilize the freshwater aquarium environment. Use Fresh Trace to restore the proper level of trace elements required by thriving healthy freshwater community fish.