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API pH DOWN Freshwater Aquarium Water pH Reducing Solution 4-Ounce Bottle
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If you're a fish enthusiast, you know that pH levels are super important for your underwater friends to thrive. With this 4-ounce bottle of magic, you can easily adjust your aquarium's pH to the perfect level for your fishy friends.
- - Say goodbye to algae growth! This solution has a special formula that won't promote algae growth when adjusting your pH levels
- - Safe for all your aquatic buddies! This solution is safe for both plants and fish, so you don't have to worry about any harm coming their way
- - Keep your water pristine! By slowly neutralizing alkaline substances that cause high water pH, you can trust that your aquarium will have the perfect pH balance
- - Perfect for new aquariums or water changes! Whether you're setting up a new aquarium or just doing a water change, this solution is the perfect tool to help you achieve the ideal pH levels
- - Test weekly for optimal results. It's recommended to test your aquarium's water weekly to ensure the perfect pH balance
- - A variety of pH options for specific fish types! Different types of fish have different preferences when it comes to pH levels. This solution allows you to tailor the pH levels specifically to your fishy friends' needs. For example, mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5 while angelfish and neon tetras prefer a pH of 6.5 to 6.8
Specifications
| SKU | 114162 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 4 OZ |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Test water weekly and use to correct pH level in freshwater aquariums
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Cls47
5 years ago
I am on a well. My water checks out at 28 grains hardness. I have a water soften...
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Glofish gal
2 years ago
I had a brand new setup (no fish) where the ph was about 7.8. in my 40 gallon ta...
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No, I do not recommend this product.
I don't think it works
Glofish gal
No, I do not recommend this product.
ApI Pph Down
Gyos Mom
Yes, I recommend this product.
This pH down works amazing!
Great glass top
Yes, I recommend this product.
The bottles must be switched...
billnyethesciencefry
No, I do not recommend this product.
Down with the PH.
Chico14a
Yes, I recommend this product.
Works well lowering pH.
Dicky73
Yes, I recommend this product.
It works
Cls47
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
This says for "freshwater" can it not be used in a saltwater tank? Is there a different product specifically for a saltwater tank? Thank you
Can I put this in while fish are in the tank?
- Yes. I have added it right to my 28 gallon tank by the filter, but usually I put it in the water I’m adding to the tank before I dump it in. I was told aquarium salt could work well for even a fresh water tank for ph, I’m trying that because my ph is always a bit high even with ph down.
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Is this safe for red eared sliders/turtles?
- Yes, you may use this product with turtles.
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What are the ingredients?
- Please visit API's website for additional product information.
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How long does it take to lower it i does it an about 1.5 hours later ph was the same
Will this kill or affect shrimp in any way?
- pH down is not harmful to shrimp or crustaceans.
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Can this be used at the same time as medication? I was going to use the Tetra brand lifeguard remedy to treat what looks like fin rot on my rescue betta, but the water PH in his new tank also needs to be lowered.
- First, check your ammonia level. If the new tank has had fish for a few days you probably have an ammonia spike too. Tap water also usually has a higher pH. Before dosing the tank, change 50% of the water. Lower the pH of your new water too desired level. Add it back to tank. Then dose for for the fin rot. Keep repeating this procedure for each dosing till pH comes down and hopefully rot goes away. A tablespoon of kosher salt/10gal and just clean water go along way for fin rot sometimes too.
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My PH and Ammonia is high, will this help with both or just the PH level?
- this will only change the ph
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My PH and Ammonia is high. Will this help with both?
- No, if you lower the pH while the tank has ammonia in it, the NH4+ ion will be pushed out of solution and become more toxic as NH3 (ammonia). You must change water. Remove, 30-50% of water and replace slowly with lower PH water. There is no other solution. Look up how the biological filtration process works!!!!!
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How long should it take before the PH changes?
- You want to go slowly on changing the pH otherwise you will kill your fish. Add the pH adjuster wait 2 to 3 days then test your water if you don't see any difference as adjuster again. Wait for 3 days then test. If nothing has changed you may need to do a partial water change. Be careful with changing the pH to fast.
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what is the best way to control the ph in a discus tank?
Hi my little guy 16 lbs has a higher PH level, I use dip sticks occassionaly to monitor. I am aware it fluctuates. He does not drink enough water. I have started putting a little bit of chicken broth in a small bowl of water several times a day to get him to drink more water. His PH fluctuates 6.5 - 8. He eats a little bit of fruits, he loves water melon and apples. Could this be causing it? He only gets a little 2x a week. Can you recommend anything to bring down the PH? Last Vet trip 6.5
All of my fish died after using a product purchased at Petco called ACUREL-F. How do I get their water safe to put in new fish?
Hello! I was wondering if you could help me out. The internet doesn’t help out to much and the bottle of the test strips doesn’t tell me the ideal amount some of these should be at. So if you could help me out here I would really appreciate it. And please tell me the amount it should be at and if it isn’t ideal how to improve it please and thank you. GH• (General Hardness) 30 KH• (Carbonate Hardness) 40 pH• 7.0/7.5 NO2• 0 NO3• 0 I am testing the tank for a betta if that makes it vary.
how do I change the ammonia, nitrates in my aquiarium
My flowerhorn tanks water has exptremely high nitrate level . I returned from vacation yesterday to find a cloudy tank and high levels nitrate . I did a 50% water change and added prime . He now is gasping for air or at least that’s what it looks like and nitrates are still in the red . I was told to add aquarium salts and wait it out . I’m scared I’ll loose him . What should I do quarantine
Kota got in to the alkalinity spa adjuster tonight. Anything I can do other than lots of water? Not sure how much she had, was carrying bag and it was punctured.
I accidentally bought ich x for saltwater. I’m wondering if I can use it in my freshwater tank?
Hi, I just tested my betta tanks water & his ph is good sitting at 7.5. But my alkalinity & water hardness are both very high at 720 ppm (alkalinity) & 300 ppm (hardness). i’m just curious if i should be concerned since my ph is normal
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Can use mineral water for aquarium. My tap water has lot of heavy metals. I have 10 galloon tank with 4 guppy 4 danio 1 silver dollar. 1silver dollar and 1 pleco died bcoz of 2 gold fish earlier in my tank. So i decided to use RO water. Can i use.