Neutral Regulator® adjusts pH to neutral (pH 7.0) from either a low or high pH &maintains it ther e. It softens water by precipitating calcium & magnesium while removing any chlorine, chloramine, & detoxifying ammonia. Use of 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 & stabilize water. For further freshwater environment enhancement, use Fresh Trace™ to restore proper level of trace elements.