Why should I use pH up?

Extreme pH levels must be avoided for the health of your pond.

A pH range between 6.8 and 8.0 is ideal for garden ponds.

Acid rain, mineral leaching, soil runoff, and decomposing plant and fish waste can cause unacceptable pH levels to occur.

Plants and algae cause a temporary increase in pH in the afternoon, therefore, pH should be tested in the morning to obtain the most accurate reading.

How much pH Up will it take to raise my pH?
The amount of pH Up required to raise the pH of pond water depends on several factors. The primary cause of low pH is a low carbonate hardness (KH) level. Carbonate hardness, also known as alkalinity, is found in tap water and may also leach from soil. If the carbonate hardness level is low, pH will tend to drop over time or fluctuate up and down. Natural acids also lower the pH. Each dose of pH Up neutralizes some of the acid and raise pH. It may take several doses of pH Up to adjust the pH.

Why does my pH level increase after adding pH Up, then drop again after a few days?
Natural acids will neutralize pH Up and keep the pH low. Make a partial water change (10-15%) every three or four weeks and use activated carbon in the filter. This will improve water quality and help stabilize the pH.

Does pH Up contain phosphates?
No. pH Up contains no phosphates.

Purpose and Benefits:
pH is the measure of the acidity in pond water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral, a pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and lower than 7.0 is acidic. Acid rain, mineral leaching, soil runoff and decomposing plant and fish waste can alter the pH and cause unacceptable levels. Some sources of tap water used to fill ponds can also cause extreme pH levels. A pH below 6.8 or above 8.0 should be avoided. A pH level of 7.0 to 7.5 is ideal. pH levels of less than 6.8 can stress pond fish and suppress the activity of the biological filter. A high pH of more than 8.0 will limit the ability of many plants to absorb necessary nutrients.

Pond Care pH Up will increase the pH in garden ponds by neutralizing excess acid. This product can be used daily to adjust pH until conditions stabilize. pH Up contains no algae-promoting phosphates. It is important to accurately measure the level of pH in a pond before initiating adjustments. Use a PondCare pH Test Kit to measure your pH weekly.

pH should be either raised or lowered by no more than 0.5 units every 24 hours. Do not treat pond water more than once every 24 hours. Plants and algae cause a temporary increase in pH in the afternoon. Therefore, pH should be tested in the early morning to obtain the most accurate reading.

Directions for Use:
Carefully mix desired dose with 2 U.S. gallons of pond water in a plastic bucket and distribute evenly around the perimeter of the pond.

1. Test the pH of the pond water with a PondCare Liquid Wide Range pH Test Kit.
2. Add 2 teaspoonfuls for every 50 U.S. gallons (189 L) of pond water
3. Wait 24 hours, then test pH. Repeat treatment as necessary.

Compatibility:
PondCare pH Up can be used in all ponds and water gardens containing fish and plants.

View the MSDS Information

If you have too high pH, use pH Down.