{"product_id":"aquavitro-phb-alkaline-ph-stabilizer-for-shrimp","title":"Aquavitro Shrimp pHb™ — Alkaline pH Stabilizer (150 mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquavitro shrimp pHb™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sodium-free alkaline pH buffer that raises and stabilizes water pH in the neutral-to-alkaline range. It is the base component of the two-part pHa + pHb buffering system, and the primary pH management tool for Neocaridina and Sulawesi shrimp that require stable, neutral-to-alkaline conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epHb uses a proprietary sodium-free buffer system to push pH upward and hold it stable against the natural acidification that occurs in biologically active and planted tanks. Unlike sodium bicarbonate additives, this formula avoids disrupting osmotic balance or introducing ions incompatible with shrimp physiology. It can be used alone to target a neutral-to-alkaline set point, or in combination with pHa to fine-tune pH when your remineralized RO source water needs precision adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecies Parameters — Full Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecies Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTarget pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGH (°dH)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eKH (°dH)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTDS (ppm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTemp (°F)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePrimary Tool\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrystal \/ Taiwan Bee (\u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0–2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e68–74\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epHa (acid buffer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTiger Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100–200\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e68–77\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epHa or pHb depending on source water\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNeocaridina (Cherry Shrimp, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e150–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e65–77\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epHb (alkaline buffer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSulawesi (Cardinal, White Glove, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e150–350\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e79–86\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epHb (alkaline buffer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use pHb vs. pHa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse pHb alone\u003c\/strong\u003e when remineralized RO water is falling below target pH and needs to be raised and stabilized — this is the typical scenario for Neocaridina and Sulawesi tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse pHb + pHa together\u003c\/strong\u003e when fine-tuning pH in the middle range (Tiger Shrimp at 6.5–7.5) or when your source water has variable pH after remineralization and needs to be bracketed from both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse pHa alone\u003c\/strong\u003e for Crystal Red \/ Taiwan Bee tanks requiring sub-6.8 acidic pH — pHb is not needed at acidic set points\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), added every 12 hours until target pH is reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways add to new water before introducing to the tank; never dump directly onto shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjust incrementally — shrimp are sensitive to rapid pH swings; target no more than 0.2–0.3 pH units of change per dose cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetest pH after each dose before adding more\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":50095425847533,"sku":"AQUAVITRO-PHB-150ML","price":19.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1032\/8813\/files\/13B3C6A0-281D-462E-80D8-749B8048EA9E.png?v=1781664921","url":"https:\/\/yocamronsaquatics.com\/products\/aquavitro-phb-alkaline-ph-stabilizer-for-shrimp","provider":"YoCamron's Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}