{"product_id":"api-proper-ph-7-5-260g","title":"API Proper pH 7.5 260g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.5 260g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.5 260g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powdered freshwater aquarium pH buffer and dechlorinator. It automatically sets and stabilises pH at 7.5 while removing chlorine and detoxifying heavy metals. It is made for keepers of goldfish, barbs, Central American cichlids and common livebearers who want a steady pH when setting up a tank or doing a water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically sets and stabilises aquarium water at pH 7.5, then holds it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine, so no separate dechlorinator is needed when you treat water with this powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies heavy metals in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains electrolytes to help reduce fish stress and support overall health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a phosphate buffer. Phosphate buffers are non-toxic to fish and easily \"lock in\" the pH for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits both new aquarium set-ups and routine water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest your water regularly. If it does not read at the pH you want, add Proper pH 7.5 to adjust it and hold it at 7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it when setting up an aquarium or when performing a water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormally, one dose sets the pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome tap water is very hard or alkaline and strongly buffered at pH 8.0 or higher. In that case it may take two doses to overcome the natural buffers and reach a suitable pH. Softening the water first may be advisable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary cloudiness can occur when the powder is used in water with high hardness. The hardness minerals come out of solution, which is harmless to fish. It usually settles on its own in 24-48 hours, and API Accu-Clear water clarifier may be used to improve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid hazy water, reduce hardness to 100 ppm CaCO3 before dosing.\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 shows a change of more than 0.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH measures how acidic or alkaline water is. A reading 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, which is why regular testing matters. A pH of 7.5 suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral American cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon livebearers such as mollies, swordtails and guppies\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\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe to use with invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e not recommended. The powders in Proper pH 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 bind to some trace elements that live plants need as nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae:\u003c\/strong\u003e phosphate buffers do not stimulate algae growth. They combine with essential trace elements such as iron, which causes nutrient deficiencies. Do not use this product in aquariums where algal growth is desirable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH test kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e this product contains no carbonate hardness, but it will cause a spike in KH readings. KH test kits acidify the water sample drop by drop with a reagent until a colour change shows the \"end point\", and the number of drops indicates KH. Phosphate buffers strongly resist pH change, so they are measured just like bicarbonate and carbonate buffers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet pH: 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer type: phosphate buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso: dechlorinates, detoxifies heavy metals, contains electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication rate: 1 scoop per 10 gallons of aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-dose trigger: pH change of more than 0.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 260 g (9.2 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 260 g (9.2 oz) pack of pH 7.5 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 dechlorinator when using this powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Proper pH powders are pH buffers that also work as dechlorinators, so no additional dechlorinator is needed when you treat water with them.\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 usually clears by itself in 24-48 hours. Lowering hardness to 100 ppm CaCO3 beforehand helps avoid it, and API Accu-Clear can be used to improve clarity.\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 and higher. It may take two doses 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 aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not recommended with live plants. The powder binds to some trace elements that plants need as nutrients. It is safe with invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a phosphate buffer feed algae or raise carbonate hardness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt does not stimulate algae. It binds trace elements such as iron, so avoid it in tanks where algal growth is wanted. It adds no carbonate hardness, but KH test kits will still show a higher reading. 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