{"product_id":"aquavitro-pha-acid-ph-stabilizer-for-shrimp","title":"Aquavitro Shrimp pHa™ — Acid pH Stabilizer (150 mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquavitro shrimp pHa™ is a pH-lowering buffer that replicates the acidic, ultra-soft blackwater chemistry of Caridina shrimp native habitats — primarily the highland peat streams of Borneo where \u003cem\u003eCaridina cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e variants (Crystal Bee, Taiwan Bee, Pinto) originate. Its sodium-free buffer chemistry stabilizes pH in the acidic range without introducing sodium ions that disrupt the delicate osmotic balance of sensitive dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShrimp Species Parameter Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference this when setting up parameters for each shrimp group. pHa is most critical for Caridina species requiring active soil substrates and acidic water to thrive and breed. Always use RO or distilled water remineralized to target TDS — tap water KH will continuously fight any acid buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.875rem;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:rgba(59,130,246,0.08);text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eSpecies Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eGH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eKH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eTDS (µS\/cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eTemp (°F)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal \/ Taiwan Bee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(CRS, CBS, BKK, King Kong, Pinto, Mischling)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e4–6 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e0–2 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e100–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e68–74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:rgba(128,128,128,0.03);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(OE Tiger, Tangerine Tiger)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e4–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e1–4 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e100–200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e68–77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(Cherry, Bloody Mary, Blue Velvet, Blue Dream, Red Rili)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e6–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e2–6 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e150–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e65–77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:rgba(128,128,128,0.03);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulawesi Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(Cardinal, White Orchid, Orange Eye)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e5–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e4–8 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e150–350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e79–86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers and stabilizes pH in the acidic range (5.8–6.8) for Caridina species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium-free buffer system — won't disrupt osmotic balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso supports plant growth in shrimp aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alone or as part of the two-part pHa + pHb system (pHa for Caridina, pHb for Neocaridina\/Sulawesi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 mL (½ tsp) per 20 L (5 gal) every 12 hours until target pH is reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose can safely be doubled if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use RO or distilled water — tap water KH will continuously fight the buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: 150 mL\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"YoCamron's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"150 mL","offer_id":50095425814765,"sku":"AQUAVITRO-PHA-150ML","price":19.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1032\/8813\/files\/ACD107A7-2305-4FC0-8AFE-28C5B4F031FE.png?v=1781665010","url":"https:\/\/yocamronsaquatics.com\/products\/aquavitro-pha-acid-ph-stabilizer-for-shrimp","provider":"YoCamron's Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}