{"product_id":"api-ph-proper-7-5-powder-jar-260gm","title":"API pH Proper 7.5 Powder Jar 260gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSets freshwater pH at 7.5 and holds it there.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Proper pH 7.5 is a phosphate-buffered powder that raises and stabilises aquarium pH at 7.5, while also removing chlorine, neutralising chloramine and detoxifying heavy metals from the water you add it to. It suits goldfish, barbs, Central American cichlids and livebearers such as mollies, platies, swordtails and guppies — freshwater species that do best in neutral-to-mildly-alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets and holds pH at 7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e — a buffer resists the tank's natural drift, unlike a one-shot pH adjuster that moves the reading once and lets it wander again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso conditions the water\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same dose removes chlorine, neutralises chloramine and detoxifies heavy metals, and adds electrolytes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states the formula is non-toxic to fish, but it is not compatible with live plants (see below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe with invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, per API's label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260 g jar\u003c\/strong\u003e, dosed with the enclosed scoop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label rate is 2 level teaspoons for every 10 US gallons (38 L) of aquarium water. Repeat only when a pH test shows the reading has drifted by more than 0.2 from 7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose at API's label rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 level teaspoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 level teaspoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 level tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 level teaspoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 level teaspoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-dissolve the dose in a cup of aquarium water before adding it, so undissolved powder does not sit on the substrate or against a fish. Test weekly rather than dosing on a schedule — dose again only when the number on the test kit tells you to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH buffer and water conditioner, powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSets pH at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuffer chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoves chlorine, neutralises chloramine, detoxifies heavy metals, adds electrolytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 g jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 level teaspoons per 10 US gallons (38 L); repeat only when pH drifts more than 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot shown — API does not publish a grams-per-dose figure, so litres treated per jar cannot be calculated honestly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish, barbs, Central American cichlids and livebearers (mollies, platies, swordtails, guppies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community tanks running at a neutral-to-mildly-alkaline pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvertebrates — API states the formula is safe with them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums — the phosphate buffer ties up trace elements live plants need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine, reef or African cichlid tanks needing pH 8.2 — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-proper-8-2-powder-jar-200gm\"\u003eAPI Proper pH 8.2\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single large correction — shift pH gradually and re-test rather than chasing a big swing in one dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest pH weekly with a liquid test kit rather than dosing to a schedule. In hard tap water, Proper pH powders can cause temporary cloudiness that clears on its own within 24–48 hours; it does not indicate the product has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the jar sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-dissolve in a cup of tank water before adding, rather than pouring powder directly into the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — to confirm the reading before and after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — for conditioning the fresh tap water a water change brings in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-up\"\u003eAPI pH Up\u003c\/a\u003e — for a smaller day-to-day nudge between full re-doses of Proper pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy. Ships as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill Proper pH 7.5 work in a planted tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI does not recommend it. The phosphate buffer binds trace elements that live plants need, so a planted display is better managed with a pH-neutral conditioner and, if needed, treating fish separately in a hospital tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy water went cloudy after dosing — is that normal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in hard tap water. API states the cloudiness is harmless and typically clears within 24 to 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to re-dose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when a pH test shows a drift of more than 0.2 from 7.5 — not on a fixed schedule. Test weekly to know when that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this with invertebrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. API states the formula is safe with invertebrates, though it is not recommended for planted tanks that also hold live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between Proper pH 7.5 and API pH Up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper pH 7.5 is a buffer — it sets the reading and resists drift back down. 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