{"product_id":"api-proper-ph-7-0-240g","title":"API Proper pH 7.0 240g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.0 240g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powder pH buffer and water conditioner that sets and holds the pH at 7.0 in tropical community aquariums. It also treats tap water by removing chlorine and neutralising chloramines, so it suits freshwater fishkeepers who want a stable, neutral pH from a single 240 g (8.5 oz) pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily sets and maintains a neutral pH of 7.0 in tropical community aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and neutralises chloramines, making tap water safe for fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a dechlorinator as well as a buffer, so no additional dechlorinator is needed when you treat water with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides essential electrolytes to support overall fish health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies heavy metals in aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA phosphate buffer, a type that is non-toxic to fish and locks in the pH for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH measures how acidic or alkaline water is. A value of 7.0 is neutral, values above 7.0 are alkaline and values below 7.0 are acidic. Different fish need different pH levels to stay healthy, so test your water regularly to confirm the pH sits where it should. If your water does not test at the level you want, API Proper pH 7.0 adjusts the pH and holds it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it when setting up a new aquarium, or whenever you perform a water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the aquarium water to check the current pH before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the powder to the aquarium water at the dose below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep testing regularly. Dose again when a test shows the pH has changed by more than 0.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use it in aquariums containing live plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 scoop for every 10 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the dose when a pH test indicates a change of more than 0.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne dose normally sets the pH. Some tap water is very hard or alkaline and strongly buffered at pH 8.0 or higher. In that case two doses may be needed to overcome the natural buffers and reach a suitable level, and it may be advisable to soften the water first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunities of tropical freshwater fish, which is where it works best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists setting up a new tank or doing routine water changes who want a neutral pH of 7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishkeepers whose tap water tests away from the pH they want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums with invertebrates. The powder is safe with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e not recommended. The phosphate buffers in the Proper pH 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 powders bind to some trace elements that live plants need as nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae:\u003c\/strong\u003e these phosphate buffers combine with essential trace elements such as iron, causing nutrient deficiencies. They should not be used in aquariums where algal growth is desirable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloudy water:\u003c\/strong\u003e the powder can cloud the water when used in water with high hardness. Hardness minerals come out of solution, and this cloudiness is harmless. It usually settles on its own in 24-48 hours, and API Accu-Clear water clarifier may be used to improve it. To avoid hazy water, reduce hardness to 100 ppm CaCO3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH readings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper pH 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 contain no carbonate hardness but will cause a spike in KH as measured with KH test kits. These kits acidify the water sample drop by drop until a colour change (the \"end point\") shows the KH level. Phosphate buffers strongly resist pH change, so they are measured just like bicarbonate and carbonate buffers. By comparison, Proper pH 8.2 is a bicarbonate and carbonate buffer that contains no phosphate and directly increases carbonate hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget pH: 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer type: phosphate buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions: pH buffer, dechlorinator, chloramine neutraliser, electrolyte provider, heavy metal detoxifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose rate: 1 scoop per 10 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 240 g (8.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 240 g (8.5 oz) pack of pH 7.0 buffer powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a separate dechlorinator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The powder sets the pH at a particular level and also works as a dechlorinator, so no additional dechlorinator is needed when you treat water with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy water went cloudy after dosing. Is it safe for my fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the cloudiness is harmless. It happens in hard water when hardness minerals come out of solution, and it usually settles in 24-48 hours. A water clarifier such as API Accu-Clear can help, and reducing hardness to 100 ppm CaCO3 helps avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my pH still high after one dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome tap water is very hard or alkaline and strongly buffered at pH 8.0 or higher. Two doses may be needed to overcome those natural buffers, and softening the water first may be advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a planted tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not recommended. The phosphate buffers in Proper pH 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 bind to trace elements that live plants need. It is safe with invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause algae growth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The phosphate buffers combine with trace elements such as iron and cause nutrient deficiencies. They should not be used where algal growth is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my KH reading go up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis powder contains no carbonate hardness, but phosphate buffers resist pH change strongly and register on KH test kits just like carbonate buffers. 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