API Pond PH Up 473ml

API Pond PH Up 473ml

API Pond PH Up is a pond pH adjuster that gently raises the pH of pond water, making it more alkaline. It is made for pond keepers in South Africa whose water tests low and who want to correct it without harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants. It comes in a 473 ml bottle with a dosing cap.

Key Benefits

• Slowly raises pH, making pond water more alkaline
• Slowly neutralises the acid substances that contribute to low pH
• Formulated to be used without harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants
• Helps address low pH, which can stress pond fish and suppress the activity of your pond's natural biological filter
• The dosing cap on the bottle makes measuring simple

How to Use

• Test the pond water pH first with an API Pond Wide Range pH Test Kit.
• Use the dosing cap on the bottle to measure the dose.
• For best results, add the product to the water flow.
• Wait 24 hours, then test the pH again.
• Repeat the treatment as necessary.

Dosage

Add 10 ml for each 50 gallons of pond water.

Suitable For

• Garden and koi ponds with low pH
• Ponds with pond 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 pond pH adjuster should I add?
Add 10 ml for each 50 gallons of pond water, measured with the dosing cap on the bottle.

Should I test my water before treating?
Yes. Test the pH first with an API Pond Wide Range pH Test Kit so you know whether the water needs raising.

Where in the pond should I add it?
For best results, add it to the water flow.

How soon should I retest the pH?
Wait 24 hours after dosing, then test again. The product works slowly, so give it time before judging the result.

What if the pH is still low after the first treatment?
Repeat the treatment as necessary, retesting 24 hours after each dose.

Why does low pH matter in a pond?
Low pH can stress pond fish and suppress the activity of the pond's natural biological filter. This product slowly neutralises the acid substances that contribute to it.

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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