API Pond PH Down 473ml

API Pond PH Down 473ml

API Pond PH Down 473ml is a pond pH adjuster for pond keepers who need to lower the pH of their water and make it more acidic. It works gradually, so it suits anyone managing alkaline pond water for fish and aquatic plants.

Key Benefits

• Slowly lowers pond pH, making the water more acidic
• Gradually neutralises the alkaline substances that cause high pH
• Helps address high pH, which limits the ability of aquatic plants to absorb the nutrients they need
• Safe for pond fish and aquatic plants
• Contains no algae-promoting phosphates
• Comes with a dosing cap on the bottle for measuring each treatment

How to Use

• Test the pH of your pond water with an API Pond Wide Range pH Test Kit.
• Use the dosing cap on the bottle to measure the dose.
• Add the measured dose to the pond water (see Dosage below).
• Wait 24 hours, then test the pH again.
• Repeat the treatment as necessary.

Dosage

• Add 5 ml per 50 gallons of pond water.

Suitable For

• Ponds with high, alkaline pH that you want to bring down gradually
• Ponds with fish and aquatic plants

What's Included

• 1 x pond pH adjuster, 473 ml (16 fl oz), with dosing cap on the bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pH Down do I add to my pond?
Add 5 ml for every 50 gallons of pond water. Use the dosing cap on the bottle to measure it.

How long should I wait before testing the pH again?
Wait 24 hours after dosing, then test again. If the pH is still too high, repeat the treatment as necessary.

Is it safe for my fish and plants?
Yes. It is described as safe for pond fish and aquatic plants.

Will it feed algae?
No. It contains no algae-promoting phosphates.

Which test kit should I use to check my pond's pH?
Test the water with an API Pond Wide Range pH Test Kit before dosing and again 24 hours after each treatment.

Why does high pH matter in a pond?
Alkaline substances cause high pH, which limits the ability of aquatic plants to absorb the nutrients they need. This product slowly neutralises those substances to lower the pH.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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