API pH Down – Freshwater Aquarium pH Reducing Solution 118ml | dPet.mt

API pH Down – Freshwater Aquarium pH Reducing Solution 118ml is part of dPet's carefully selected range for pet owners in Malta and Gozo. Chosen to support confident fishkeeping and well-maintained aquariums.

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• Because different geographies have wildly different tap water conditions, achieving the exact pH your fish need to thrive is essential. API pH DOWN safely and effectively lowers the pH in your freshwater aquarium to the desired level. Maintain the Perfect Aquatic Environment pH is the measure of acidity of water, on a scale ranging from 0 to 14.
• Different fish require different pH levels to live a long, healthy life:
• 0 (Neutral): well suited to a standard community aquarium with a variety of tropical fish. 7.
• 2 to 7. 5: The sweet spot for Mollies, Swordtails, Goldfish, and Livebearers. 7.
• 5 to 6. 8: Highly preferred by Amazonian fish like Angelfish and Neon Tetras. 6.
• For almost 60 years, API has developed quality solutions with proven and effective results. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful, safe, and hospitable underwater world for your fish and plants. Why Choose API?
• Key includes:
• Safe & Fast-Acting: Lowers pH safely without harming fish or live aquarium plants.
• Highly Versatile: a practical choice for setting up a new aquarium, performing water changes, or making routine weekly pH adjustments.
• Counters Natural Fluctuations: supports fight against the natural pH spikes caused by fish waste, uneaten food, and alkaline tap water.
• Instructions for Use:
• Determine the current pH of your aquarium water using an API pH TEST KIT.
• S. gallon (3. 8 L) of aquarium water. To lower the pH, add 2 drops per 1 U.
• Take another pH reading before adding another dose.
• Important Tips & Warnings:
• 2 within a 24-hour period . Changes of this magnitude should be executed with extreme care. Fish Sensitivity: Some fish may be sensitive to pH adjustments greater than 0.
• This can cause a “pH rebound. ” In these situations, repeated daily dosing may be necessary to lower the pH securely. Water Buffering: Some tap water is naturally high in mineral ions (like carbonate and bicarbonate), which strongly buffer the water and resist pH changes.
• Routine: It is highly recommended to test your aquarium water for pH weekly.

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Malta & Gozo delivery: Next working day delivery is available, with free delivery on orders of €45 or more.