{"product_id":"api-ph-proper-8-2-powder-jar-200gm","title":"API pH Proper 8.2 Powder Jar 200gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSets pH at 8.2 for African cichlid, brackish and marine tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Proper pH 8.2 is a phosphate-free carbonate\/bicarbonate buffer that raises and stabilises pH at 8.2, the level African rift lake cichlids, brackish-water species and saltwater aquariums are built for. The same dose removes chlorine, neutralises chloramine, detoxifies heavy metals and adds electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets and holds pH at 8.2\u003c\/strong\u003e — a carbonate\/bicarbonate buffer resists drift, rather than moving the reading once like a liquid adjuster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't feed algae the way a phosphate buffer can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso conditions the water\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes chlorine, neutralises chloramine, detoxifies heavy metals, adds electrolytes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits saltwater, brackish and African cichlid tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — anywhere the target is a high, stable pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 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 1 level scoop, roughly 5 mL, for every 10 US gallons (38 L) of aquarium water. Pre-dissolve it in a separate container of aquarium water before adding, and repeat only when a pH test shows a drift of more than 0.2 from 8.2.\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\u003e1 level scoop (~5 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 level scoops (~10 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 level scoops (~15 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 level scoops (~25 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 level scoops (~50 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\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\u003e8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuffer chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbonate\/bicarbonate buffer, phosphate-free\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\u003e200 g jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 level scoop (~5 mL) 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\u003eSaltwater, brackish and African cichlid freshwater tanks\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\u003eAfrican rift lake cichlid tanks (Malawi and Tanganyikan setups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrackish-water aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fish-only systems needing a pH correction\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\u003eStandard community freshwater tanks at neutral pH — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-proper-7-5-powder-jar-260gm\"\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.5\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums — buffers of this type are not recommended where live plants need trace elements left free in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA one-off large correction — shift pH gradually and re-test rather than chasing a big swing in a single 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 or marine-rated test kit rather than dosing to a schedule. Cloudiness after dosing in hard or mineral-rich water is common with Proper pH powders and typically clears within 24–48 hours.\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 separate container of tank water before adding, rather than pouring powder directly into the aquarium or sump.\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 in a cichlid tank.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-aquarium-salt\"\u003eAPI Aquarium Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — many African cichlid setups are also run with added tonic salt; check your species' requirements first.\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 this work for a saltwater reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI rates Proper pH 8.2 for saltwater and brackish aquariums generally. For a reef system carrying corals, check the effect on carbonate hardness (KH) alongside your usual reef dosing regime before using a bulk buffer like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Proper pH 8.2 in a standard community freshwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but most community species are kept at a lower, more neutral pH. If your tank isn't a cichlid, brackish or marine setup, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-proper-7-5-powder-jar-260gm\"\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.5\u003c\/a\u003e is the better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it phosphate-free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. API states Proper pH 8.2 uses a carbonate\/bicarbonate buffer with no added phosphates.\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 8.2 — not on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does the water go cloudy after I dose it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is common in hard or mineral-rich water and is harmless. 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