API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Water Treatment 16-oz

API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Water Treatment 16-oz

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API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Water Treatment 16-oz

API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Water Treatment 16-oz

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Key Benefits

  • Gradual pH reduction for aquatic life
  • Maintains stable pH levels
  • Keeps aquarium water clear
  • Phosphate & nitrate-free, prevents algae
  • Colorless, safe for freshwater tanks
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Description

The API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Water Treatment is easily one of the top solutions in our aquarium fish supplies category to optimize water conditions in freshwater aquariums. As a well-trusted product from API for aquariums, the water treatment will safely lower and stabilise pH in aquariums with excess alkalinity. Thus creating the ideal environment for fish and plants. The primary benefit of this product is the safe range of pH for fish health. 

Moreover, API® pH DOWN is a pH adjuster that lowers high pH levels in freshwater aquariums, making the water more acidic when it rises above neutral (7.0), which is important since pH affects fish and plant health and should be tested regularly.

Key Benefits

  • Safe pH Reduction: Gradually lowers high pH to suitable levels for aquatic life.
  • Water Stability: Maintains consistent pH to prevent harmful fluctuations.
  • Clear Water: Prevents cloudiness, keeping the aquarium visually pristine.
  • Algae Prevention: Phosphate- and nitrate-free to avoid algae proliferation.
  • Fast-acting formula: For quick pH adjustments
  • Ease of Use: Colorless solution that won't cloud aquarium water and safe for freshwater aquariums.
  • Chemical-free: Phosphate-free and nitrate-free, helping prevent algae growth
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Ingredients & Analysis

  • Sulfuric acid < 10%

Attributes OR Specification

Attribute

Specification

Type

Liquid pH adjuster

Purpose

Lowers pH in freshwater aquariums

Color

Colorless

Cloudiness

Does not cloud water

Algae growth

Does not promote algae (phosphate/nitrate free)

Fish & Plant Safety

Safe for fish and plants when used as directed

safety and precautions

  • Sudden large pH changes can be fatal to fish.
  • Some species are sensitive to pH changes; make adjustments slowly.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Consider wearing gloves when handling, due to the presence of sulfuric acid.
  • Safe for freshwater aquariums.

Direction

  • Use an API pH Test Kit to determine the current pH level of your aquarium water.
  • Add 1 ml for each 10 gallons of aquarium water.
  • After adding, wait, then retest pH before adding another dose.
  • Do not change pH by more than 0.2 units in a 24-hour period to avoid stressing fish.
  • Continue to monitor and adjust as necessary, always retesting before each addition.

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