API pH Up 4 oz

Create the Perfect Alkaline Environment

Low pH (acidic water) can be just as stressful for certain fish species as high pH is for others. If your aquarium water is too acidic, your fish may experience "acid stress," leading to suppressed immune systems and poor growth. API pH Up is a fast-acting, concentrated liquid designed to raise pH levels to the ideal range for your specific livestock.

Why Choose API pH Up?

• Safe & Phosphate-Free: Many buffers use chemicals that can trigger massive algae blooms. API pH Up is phosphate and nitrate-free, allowing you to balance your chemistry without the side effect of "green water" or slime algae.

• Instant Solubility: Unlike powders that can leave a cloudy residue or settle in the substrate, this liquid formula mixes immediately into the water column for uniform results.

• Perfect for Specific Species: Essential for keepers of African Cichlids, Goldfish, Mollies, Guppies, and Platies, all of whom thrive in water with a higher pH and alkalinity.

• Fish & Plant Safe: Formulated to be gentle. When used correctly, it will not harm your fish, invertebrates, or live aquatic plants.

• Treats 1,175 Gallons: This 4 oz bottle is highly concentrated, making it a cost-effective solution for maintaining multiple tanks or large systems.

When to Use pH Up:

• Your API pH Test Kit shows a reading below the target range for your fish.

• You live in an area with "soft" tap water that lacks natural buffering capacity.

• You are setting up a specialized African Rift Lake or Goldfish environment.

Dosing Instructions:

1. Test Your Water: Always determine your starting pH before adding any treatment.

2. Dose: Add 0.5 ml (approx. 10 drops) per 10 gallons (38 L) of water.

3. Circulate: Wait at least 4 hours for the water to fully circulate and stabilize.

4. Re-Test: Check the pH level again. Pro-Tip: To protect your fish from "pH Shock," avoid raising the pH more than 0.2 units in a single 24-hour period.