{"product_id":"api-ph-down-16-fl-oz","title":"API PH DOWN - 16 FL OZ","description":"\u003cp\u003epH DOWN lowers pH to make freshwater aquariums more acidic for fish and plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers aquarium pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow API Easy Care Guide and use pH DOWN when:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing Water Problem Solving issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH is the measure of acidic or alkaline conditions of water. A value of 7.0 corresponds to a neutral pH. pH values about 7.0 are considered alkaline, and pH values below 7.0 are considered acidic. Different fish need different pH levels to be healthy. Check the pH level using a pH Test Kit. pH DOWN is designed to lower the pH of aquarium water where testing has shown pH to be at an undesirable level. pH DOWN lowers pH and makes aquarium water more acidic. pH DOWN is fast-acting, colorless, easy to use and will not cloud or color the aquarium water. pH DOWN is phosphate-free and nitrate-free therefore will not encourage algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIRECTIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine the pH of aquarium water with an API Test Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo lower pH, add ½ tsp. (2.5ml) for each 25 U.S. gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor larger aquariums, add 1tsp. (5ml) for each 50 U.S. gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake another pH reading before dosing again with pH DOWN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome fish may be more sensitive to pH adjustments greater than 0.2 in a 24 hour period, so changes of this magnitude should be done with extreme care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTIP: Some water is high in mineral ions, such as carbonate and bicarbonate, which strongly buffers aquarium water and can resist a pH change or cause “pH rebound”. In these situations, repeated dosing may be necessary to lower pH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714226507928,"sku":"0171630203018","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0950\/9016\/files\/phdown.jpg?v=1750271716","url":"https:\/\/thepetsource.ca\/products\/api-ph-down-16-fl-oz","provider":"The Pet Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}