{"product_id":"api-pond-ph-up-473ml","title":"API Pond Ph UP 473ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaises pond pH gradually, without a caustic spike.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Pond pH Up is a phosphate-free, nitrate-free buffer that neutralises acidity and lifts a low pond pH back into a safe range for fish and plants — working gradually rather than jolting the water chemistry. This 473 mL bottle doses roughly 8,900 L of pond water at the standard rate, at under 1c per litre treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffers pH upward\u003c\/strong\u003e by neutralising acidic substances in the water, rather than a strong caustic adjustment that can overshoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate-free and nitrate-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't feed algae or unbalance a planted pond the way some pH adjusters can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapped at a 0.5 pH-unit rise per 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e by design, so fish aren't shocked by a sudden swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 1c per litre of pond water treated\u003c\/strong\u003e — 473 mL doses roughly 8,900 L at the standard rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI does not publish the active ingredients for this product on its consumer-facing pages. A Safety Data Sheet is available from API on request. Flagged as unverified pending that document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental ponds\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\u003eStandard dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 190 L (50 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum pH change\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 units per 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDosing interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot more than once per 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOne bottle treats (standard dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8,900 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1c per litre\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\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest pond pH first with an API pond or aquarium pH test kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10 mL (2 tsp) per 190 L (50 US gal) of pond water, ideally into an area of water flow so it disperses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 24 hours, then retest before dosing again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not raise pH by more than 0.5 units in any 24-hour period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest in the morning for the most consistent reading — pond pH naturally drifts up during the day as plants photosynthesise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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\u003ePonds with plants, thanks to the phosphate-free, nitrate-free formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonds running a persistently low or acidic pH that needs correcting over several days\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\u003eRapid correction of a severely low pH in an emergency — the deliberately gradual, capped dosing makes this a maintenance tool, not a fast fix. If fish are in acute distress, address the underlying cause and seek advice rather than dosing repeatedly to force a faster change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetest regularly rather than dosing on a fixed schedule — pond pH drifts with plant photosynthesis, rainfall and topping up, so dose to a reading in hand, not to a calendar.\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\u003eA Safety Data Sheet is available from API on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard handling precautions for pond water-chemistry products apply — avoid skin and eye contact, wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable pond treatment, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law — if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you're entitled to a remedy. Ships as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast will this raise my pond's pH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosing is capped at a 0.5 pH-unit rise per 24 hours by design, so expect a gradual change over several days rather than an instant fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for pond plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the formula is phosphate-free and nitrate-free, so it won't feed algae or unbalance a planted pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose more than once a day to speed things up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — do not exceed one dose per 24 hours, and don't raise pH by more than 0.5 units in that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should I test pond pH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest in the morning, since pH naturally rises through the day as pond plants photosynthesise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my pond's pH is critically low?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a gradual maintenance buffer, not an emergency treatment. 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