{"product_id":"api-ph-up","title":"API pH Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaises freshwater pH with a controlled, retestable dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e API pH Up is a fast-acting, phosphate- and nitrate-free liquid that raises aquarium pH to suit livebearers, goldfish and hard-water community species. It's colourless and won't cloud the water, and — unlike a powder buffer — it doesn't hold the reading there on its own, so it's built to be dosed, tested and repeated rather than set-and-forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaises pH safely and predictably\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small, controlled dose rather than a large single correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate and nitrate-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't feed an algae bloom the way some pH adjusters can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourless and fast-acting\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states it won't cloud the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 1c per litre treated\u003c\/strong\u003e at API's label dose, on both bottle sizes — see the pack comparison below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 118 mL and a 473 mL professional size for larger systems or fish rooms.\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 half a teaspoon (2.5 mL) for every 25 US gallons (95 L) of aquarium water. Retest before adding a second dose — API notes some fish are sensitive to a pH change greater than 0.2 in 24 hours, so raise gradually rather than chasing the target number in one go.\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\u003e95 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mL (½ teaspoon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL (1 teaspoon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL (2 teaspoons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e475 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mL (2½ teaspoons)\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\u003eLiquid pH increaser\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\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mL per 25 US gallons (95 L); retest before repeating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate-free, nitrate-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes sold here\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL, 473 mL (professional size)\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\u003eWhich pack size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing API's label dose of 2.5 mL per 95 L, here is roughly how far each bottle goes and what it costs to raise a litre of water at that rate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. litres treatable at label dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4,484 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~17,974 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eunder 1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes work out to a fraction of a cent per litre at API's label dose, and the 473 mL professional size costs proportionally less per litre than the 118 mL bottle. That's worth it if you're dosing more than the occasional top-up; the smaller bottle is the sensible choice if pH Up isn't something you reach for often, since an opened bottle doesn't last indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates calculated from API's label dose rate, not a manufacturer-stated total yield — actual use will vary with how often your water needs correcting.\u003c\/p\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\u003eLivebearers, goldfish and other hard-water freshwater community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew setups, routine water changes, and correcting a low reading in an established tank\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\u003eMarine or reef tanks — this is a freshwater product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, one-off corrections — dose small amounts and retest rather than chasing the target pH in a single addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eShake before use and measure the dose accurately, especially on the smaller 118 mL bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetest pH before adding a further dose.\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 retest before every additional dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ph-proper-7-5-powder-jar-260gm\"\u003eAPI Proper pH 7.5\u003c\/a\u003e — if you want the pH held at a set point rather than nudged upward as needed.\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\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\u003eWhat's the difference between pH Up and Proper pH 7.5 or 8.2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH Up is a liquid adjuster — it moves the reading upward but doesn't hold it there. Proper pH 7.5 and 8.2 are powdered buffers that set a target pH and resist drift back down. Use pH Up for a small, occasional nudge; use a Proper pH buffer if you want the reading to stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow quickly can I raise my pH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI notes some fish are sensitive to a pH change greater than 0.2 in 24 hours. Dose small amounts, retest, and repeat over several days rather than trying to hit the target in one addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this cloud my water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. API states the formula is colourless and fast-acting, and doesn't cloud the water the way some powder buffers can in hard tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for planted tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI markets pH Up as phosphate- and nitrate-free, which is friendlier to a planted tank than a phosphate-based buffer, but any pH change should still be made gradually to avoid shocking sensitive plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 118 mL bottle suits a single tank dosed occasionally. 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