NT LABS Aquarium pH Stabiliser KH UP 180g

Description

“Comprehensive and easy to use, I often like to have a couple of bottles of Anti-Internal Bacteria treatment or Disease Solve to hand. Nice to know that I’m not the only one who rates these products!” Nathan Hill, the Associate Editor of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine
When to use :
Over time the carbonate hardness (KH) level in your aquarium will drop. This reduces the pH and can lead to sudden fluctuations. Increase PH and increase carbonate hardness.
Certain species of fish require a higher KH level and in turn a high pH so it is important to regularly maintain the correct KH level.
How to use :

Use 6g (1 level teaspoon) for every 100 litres of aquarium water to increase the KH by 2odKH.
Dissolve the required amount in a small volume of aquarium water before adding to your aquarium.
Do not increase the KH of your aquarium by more than 2odKH every 24 hours.
Confirm your KH level by using Aquarium Hardness Test Kit.

FAQs:
Q: Does your KH buffer contain phosphates?
A: No, our KH buffer products are both phosphate and nitrate free.

Why KH UP matters for Singapore aquariums

Singapore tap water tends to arrive soft and only slightly buffered, so the carbonate hardness that holds your pH steady gets used up quickly, especially in densely stocked or heavily planted tanks. We stock the NT Labs KH UP stabiliser because raising KH is the practical way to stop the slow acidification that catches many local hobbyists off guard between water changes, particularly in flats where top-ups are frequent.

A low, drifting KH is the usual culprit behind overnight pH swings that stress livebearers, rainbowfish and most community species. By rebuilding carbonate hardness, this powder gives your buffer something to work against, so the morning and evening readings stay close together. We suggest dosing gradually and retesting rather than chasing a number in one go, since stability matters more to fish than any exact figure.

Pair it sensibly by reading our KH crash prevention guide and our water buffering guide before dosing, and browse related conditioners and medication if you also need a reliable test kit alongside.