API pH Up 118ml

API pH Up 118ml is a phosphate-free freshwater aquarium pH raising solution that slowly neutralises acidic substances causing low water pH. Use it to correct and increase pH to the desired level when setting up a new aquarium, adjusting pH or changing water. Safe for fish and plants.

Brand

API – aquarium water care, testing and fish food for almost 60 years.

Product Type

Aquarium water treatment – pH raising solution.

Features and Benefits

• Raises freshwater aquarium water pH with a phosphate-free formula
• Slowly neutralises acidic substances that cause low water pH
• Safe for fish and plants
• For freshwater aquariums only

Why pH Matters

pH is the measure of acidity of water on a scale from 0 to 14. A pH of 7.0 is ideal for a community aquarium of tropical fish. Goldfish and livebearers prefer a pH of 7.5, many Amazonian fish such as angelfish and neon tetras prefer pH 6.5 to 6.8, and mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5. pH can fluctuate due to fish waste, uneaten food and the addition of tap water, so testing weekly is recommended.

Directions for Use

1. Determine the pH of aquarium water with an API pH Test Kit.
2. To raise pH, add ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) for each 95L (25 US gallons) of aquarium water. For larger aquariums, add 1 teaspoon (5ml) for each 190L (50 US gallons).
3. Take another pH reading before adding another dose of pH Up.
4. Some fish may be sensitive to pH adjustments greater than 0.2 in a 24 hour period, so changes of this magnitude should be done with extreme care.

Size

118ml (4 fl oz) bottle.

Species

Freshwater aquarium fish and plants.