--- product_id: 5838171 title: "API pH UP" brand: "api" price: "€ 43.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/5838171-api-ph-up store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Phosphate-free, plant-safe Fish-friendly formula Precise pH control API pH UP **Brand:** api **Price:** € 43.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with perfect pH balance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** API pH UP by api - **How much does it cost?** € 43.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/5838171-api-ph-up) ## Best For - api enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted api brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Experts:** Over 50 years of research-backed aquarium care innovation - • **Phosphate-Free Formula:** Prevents algae bloom while keeping plants thriving - • **Easy Weekly Maintenance:** Test and adjust pH effortlessly with a trusted 16 oz solution - • **Safe for All Aquatic Life:** Gentle on fish and plants, promoting a healthy ecosystem - • **Balanced pH, Balanced Life:** Slowly neutralizes acidity for a stable aquatic environment ## Overview API pH UP is a 16-ounce liquid solution designed to safely raise and stabilize the pH level in freshwater aquariums. Its phosphate-free formula prevents algae growth while being safe for fish and plants, ensuring a healthy, vibrant aquatic environment. Ideal for weekly pH adjustments, it supports diverse fish species and has been trusted by aquarium enthusiasts for over 50 years. ## Description pH is the measure of acidity of water, on a scale ranging from 0 to 14. A pH of 0 is the most acidic, while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline. Different geographies have different tap water conditions with different pH levels, while fish require a specific pH level to thrive. A pH of 7.0 is ideal when keeping a community aquarium containing a variety of tropical fish. Goldfish and livebearers prefer a pH of 7.5. Many desertcartian fish, like angelfish and neon tetras, prefer a pH of 6.5 to 6.8. Mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5. API pH UP Freshwater Aquarium Water pH Raising Solution raises aquarium pH in freshwater aquariums to desired level. Safe for fish and plants. Use when setting up a new aquarium, adjusting pH, or changing water. pH in an aquarium can fluctuate due to fish waste, uneaten food and addition of tap water. It is recommended to test water for pH weekly. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results. Review: Great Product To Raise Aquarium Water pH - Works well to slowly move pH up in an aquarium. Great product. Review: Worked too well. - Make sure to read the instructions very very well and dose slowly. My ph went from 6.2 to 7.6 within a month. I no longer have lethargic shrimps and the snails and plants are doing great. ## Features - Contains one (1) API pH UP Freshwater Aquarium Water pH Raising Solution 16-Ounce Bottle - Raises freshwater aquarium water pH with a phosphate-free formula - Does not promote algae growth with pH adjustments and is safe for plants and fish - Slowly neutralizes acidic substances that cause low water pH - Test water weekly and use to correct pH level in freshwater aquariums ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002ASGC2 | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,523 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #67 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand | API | | Brand Name | API | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,642 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00017163020318 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium pH adjuster | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31B | | Model Number | 31B | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 017163020318 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds - **Liquid Volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces - **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare ## Images ![API pH UP - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MVfM5NJVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long after using do you re- test to see how much the pH went up?** A: We would recommend waiting about a half-hour in order for the water to fully circulate so that you get an accurate reading. If you have a very large system or very little flow, you may want to wait 1-2 hours. You are safe to re-dose at that point as long as you have not changed more than 0.2 in pH, which is the maximum we recommend changing within a 24 hour period to reduce fish stress. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-847-0659 or APITechServices@effem.com **Q: Can this be used in a tank with invertebrates?** A: Yes. Many years ago this was labeled for ponds **Q: This should be fine for a Brackish tank?** A: You can use it however the KH of a brackish tank might prevent you from lowering the ph. Please contact API at 1-800-847-0659 and we can help. **Q: does this come with both ph up and down? Or just one of the two?** A: Just one bottle,ph up! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product To Raise Aquarium Water pH *by I***E on April 26, 2026* Works well to slowly move pH up in an aquarium. Great product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked too well. *by M***H on May 19, 2026* Make sure to read the instructions very very well and dose slowly. My ph went from 6.2 to 7.6 within a month. I no longer have lethargic shrimps and the snails and plants are doing great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Raising ph *by M***Y on June 8, 2026* Good. 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