{"product_id":"api-proper-ph-8-2-210g","title":"API Proper pH 8.2 210g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPI Proper pH 8.2 210g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Proper pH 8.2 210g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a phosphate-free pH buffer powder that automatically sets and stabilises aquarium water at pH 8.2. It is made for saltwater, brackish and African cichlid aquariums, where hobbyists need to bring the pH to the right level and keep it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is pH and Why Does It Matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH measures how acidic or alkaline water is. A value of 7.0 is neutral, anything above 7.0 is alkaline and anything below 7.0 is acidic. Different fish need different pH levels to stay healthy, so test your water regularly to confirm it sits where it should. If the water does not test at the level you want, Proper pH 8.2 can be used to adjust it and hold it there.\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 pH at 8.2, with no guesswork about how much to add to hit the target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate-free. It is a bicarbonate and carbonate buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso works as a dechlorinator, so no additional dechlorinator is needed when you treat water with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly increases carbonate hardness (KH), the water's ability to resist pH change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits saltwater, brackish and African cichlid set-ups.\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\u003eUse it when setting up an aquarium or whenever you change water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the pH first so you know where your water starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the powder at the dosage rate below, then re-test to check the pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep testing regularly and top up the dose when the pH drifts.\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\u003cli\u003eNormally one dose 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\u003eSaltwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrackish aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant warning in the API Proper pH range applies to the 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 powders. Those bind to some trace elements that live plants need as nutrients, so they are not recommended with live aquarium plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 powders are phosphate buffers. Phosphate buffers are non-toxic to fish and easily \"lock in\" the pH for extended periods, but they combine with essential trace elements such as iron. They should not be used where algal growth is desirable. Proper pH 8.2 is different: it contains no phosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know: Cloudy Water and KH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloudiness after dosing is harmless. It happens when the powder is used in water with high hardness, because hardness minerals come out of solution. It usually settles on its own within 24-48 hours, and API Accu-Clear water clarifier can be used to help clear it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid hazy water, reduce hardness to 100 ppm CaCO3 before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH, also called carbonate hardness or alkalinity, is the level of bicarbonate and carbonate ions in the water. Because Proper pH 8.2 contains bicarbonate and carbonate buffers, it directly raises carbonate hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 powders contain no carbonate hardness, but they still cause a spike in KH readings. KH test kits acidify the water sample drop by drop until a colour change (the \"end point\"), and the number of drops indicates KH. Phosphate buffers resist pH change strongly, 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\u003eTarget pH: 8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer type: bicarbonate and carbonate, phosphate-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose: 1 scoop per 10 gallons of aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-dose: when a pH test shows a change of more than 0.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso acts as a dechlorinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 210 g (7.4 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 210 g (7.4 oz) pack of pH 8.2 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\u003eWhat does Proper pH 8.2 do in my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a pH buffer that sets the water at pH 8.2 and helps hold it there. It also works as a dechlorinator, so no additional dechlorinator is needed when you use it to treat water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Proper pH 8.2 a phosphate buffer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is a bicarbonate and carbonate buffer and contains no phosphate. The 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 powders in the range are the phosphate buffers.\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\nThe cloudiness is harmless. It appears when the powder is used in water with high hardness and 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\u003eThe pH is still not at 8.2 after one dose. Why?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome tap water is very hard or alkaline and strongly buffered at pH 8.0 and higher. 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