African Cichlid Aquarium Water Chemistry Products

API Proper pH 8.2

pH buffer powder which automatically sets the pH

to the appropriate level.

The small size contains 2 sachets each of which treat approx. 38 litres. The larger size treats approx. 757 litres.

8.2 For Marines, Brackish fish and African Cichlids

8.2 Buffer has a built-in carbonate hardness buffer and contains no phosphate.
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API pH Up 118ml
Purpose and Benefits:

pH Up is a liquid pH raising product for freshwater aquariums. By neutralizing acidic substances in the aquarium, pH Up effectively makes the water more alkaline. The pH may rebound down to the original pH depending on the level acid in the aquarium. Several consecutive treatments with pH Up may be necessary to adjust pH to the desired level, but if there are fish present in the aquarium, the pH should not be changed more than .2 in a 24 hour period.

While many common aquarium fish will live in water with a pH of 6.8 to 7.5, a pH of 7.0 is ideal for a community aquarium containing a variety of freshwater fish. Live bearers like mollies and swordtails prefer a higher pH of 7.2-7.6. Acid-loving fish such as angelfish and neon tetras prefer a lower pH of 6.5-6.8. Making a partial water change (10-15%) will also remove some of the acids and help stabilize the pH. Adjusting the pH to the proper level will improve fish health, disease resistance, coloration and breeding.

Directions for Use:

1. Use Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater pH Test Kit to determine the pH of the aquarium.

2. To raise pH, add four drops of pH Up for every U.S. gallon (3.78 L) of aquarium water.

3. Take another pH reading before making the next addition of pH Up.

4. If fish are present in the aquarium, do not change the pH more than 0.2 in a 24 hour period (for example, from 7.0 to 7.2).

Compatibility:

pH Up contains no phosphates and may be used with live plants.
Price: £4.99

Seachem Malawi/Victorian Buffer 300g
Malawi/Victoria Buffer is designed for use with Cichlid Lake Salt. It contains a natural carbonate buffer designed to enhance the natural environment of cichlids by increasing the hardness and buffer capacity. It adjusts and maintains pH at 7.8 to 8.2. A 300 g bottle treats 800 to 1600 gallons.
Price: £8.84

Seachem Liquid Malawi/Victorian Buffer 250ml
Liquid Malawi/Victoria Buffer is a blend of carbonate salts designed to enhance the natural environment of cichlids by increasing hardness, buffer capacity, and pH. It is formulated to maintain a pH of 7.8 to 8.4. For optimum replication of the Malawi/Victoria environment, use with Cichlid Lake Salt (liquid or dry version).

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Price: £7.05

Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt 350g
Seachem’s Cichlid Lake Salt is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of cichlids. It contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide. It does not contain harmful or unnecessary ingredients such as nitrates, phosphates, arsenic, lithium, or cadmium. Use Seachem’s Cichlid Trace to restore and maintain important trace elements between water changes.

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Price: £8.14