Aquavitro Shrimp pHb

Aquavitro Shrimp pHb

Aquavitro Shrimp pHb is a freshwater shrimp aquarium water conditioner designed to raise and maintain pH while softening water and supporting plant growth. Made by Seachem under the Aquavitro range, it is intended for shrimp keepers who want to buffer aquarium water towards the natural pH requirements of their specific shrimp type.

Key Benefits

• Raises and helps maintain pH in freshwater shrimp aquariums.
• Forms part of a two-part system with Aquavitro Shrimp pHa for targeting pH.
• Helps replicate the water chemistry found in native freshwater shrimp habitats.
• Softens water while supporting the growth of plants in shrimp aquaria.
• Uses an extremely stable buffer system that does not add sodium.

How to Use

Use Aquavitro Shrimp pHb when setting up a shrimp aquarium and during water changes. Use it with Shrimp pHa to target the required pH. Some aquariums may need repeated dosing to overcome the buffering capacity of substrates and decorations, particularly humate-based soils.

Dosage

All doses are for 20 L (5 US gallons). Doses can be safely doubled if needed. For sensitive shrimp, or to reduce the risk of pH shock, split the dose over 12–24 hours.

To raise pH in an established aquarium, add 2.5 mL (½ tsp) per 20 L (5 US gallons) every 12 hours until the target pH is reached. Do not exceed this dose, as rapid pH changes can be detrimental to shrimp.

Suitable For

Freshwater shrimp aquariums, including planted shrimp tanks where a stable, shrimp-focused pH buffer is required.

Compatibility

Use alongside Aquavitro Shrimp pHa as part of the Aquavitro two-part freshwater shrimp pH system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aquavitro Shrimp pHb do?
It raises and maintains pH in freshwater shrimp aquariums, while softening water and supporting aquarium plant growth.

Should I use Shrimp pHb with Shrimp pHa?
Yes. Shrimp pHb is one part of a two-part system and is used with Shrimp pHa to target the pH suited to your shrimp.

How often can I dose Shrimp pHb to raise pH?
For established aquariums, add 2.5 mL (½ tsp) per 20 L (5 US gallons) every 12 hours until the target pH is achieved. Do not exceed this dose.

Can I use this when setting up a new shrimp tank?
Yes. It is intended for use during aquarium setup as well as when carrying out water changes.

Why should dosing be split for sensitive shrimp?
Breaking dosing up over 12–24 hours can help reduce the risk of pH shock, as rapid pH changes can be detrimental to shrimp.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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