{"product_id":"fritz-ph-lower","title":"Fritz pH Lower","description":"\u003cp\u003eFritz pH Lower gently increases acidity and reduces alkalinity to bring down the pH in freshwater aquariums. It uses a mild acid so you can dial in your target slowly and safely, which is exactly how pH should be changed. Explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually lowers pH in freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a mild acid to draw down carbonate buffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets you make small, controlled adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for soft-water and blackwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with pH Higher and pH Neutralizer for full control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz for smaller tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 oz for larger tanks and better value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest pH with a reliable kit before and after dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not change pH by more than 0.2 units in 24 hours with livestock present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow several hours for the water chemistry to settle, then retest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pH drops too far, add Fritz pH Neutralizer to restore buffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003epH reducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 oz, 16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise pH with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ph-higher\"\u003eFritz pH Higher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilize at neutral with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-ph-neutralizer\"\u003eFritz pH Neutralizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much will it lower pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on your water buffering, so go slow and test between doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, when you change pH gradually, no more than 0.2 units per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is formulated for freshwater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48087297196251,"sku":"80355","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 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