Aquasonic pH-Down is for reducing alkalinity. Made from high grade chemicals and works instantly. Treatment: Used to quickly lower pH Result: Will lower pH. Varies according to initial pH. Dose Rate: 1 teaspoon per 70 litres in a 12hr period. Use until desired pH is reached.

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AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner is a highly concentrated all-in-one water conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for fish by removing chlorine, chloramine and detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in tap water. AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner instantly removes toxic ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels in freshwater, saltwater and planted aquariums. Toxic ammonia continually released by fish through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia. Small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish. This unique formula binds with ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate rendering them non-toxic and allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Use at start-up and whenever adding or changing water or when tested levels of ammonia, nitrates or nitrite are high. When adding, transporting or quarantining fish, we recommend using API STRESS COAT™ water conditioner which is ideal for use with AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner. Instructions: Using dosing cap on bottle, add 5 ml. per 50 gallons of aquarium water to treat tap water. Add 5 ml. per 10 gallons of aquarium water to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. We advise you to wait 24 hours after dosing then do a water change. If you dose within that 24 hour period there is no danger to the animals/plants in your aquarium. A follow-up water change is always beneficial to an aquatic system. FAQs: Will API® AQUA ESSENTIAL™ affect my aquarium’s protein skimmers? AQUA ESSENTIAL will not disrupt any type of protein skimmer.  Is there a possibility to overdose AQUA ESSENTIAL in my aquarium? When dosing AQUA ESSENTIAL we advise following the directions, but the product formulation does allow for a margin in the event a tank is accidentally dosed with slightly higher amount than specified. Is it safe to use AQUA ESSENTIAL in my aquarium with other aquatic animals like snails or shrimp? Yes, it is safe to use AQUA ESSENTIAL with other aquatic animals. Can I use AQUA ESSENTIAL with other API® products? AQUA ESSENTIAL can be used in conjunction with any other API water conditioner or medication. Does AQUA ESSENTIAL affect the pH in my aquarium? When AQUA ESSENTIAL is dosed according to the label the pH will not be affected. Can I double the dose for AQUA ESSENTIAL if I have high levels of chloramines? AQUA ESSENTIAL is designed to treat chloramines without the need to use a double dose.  For those customers who automatically double dose there is not a problem using AQUA ESSENTIAL for this, but it is not necessary. How often should I wait between doses of AQUA ESSENTIAL? Once a dose is provided to the aquarium, it is recommended to wait for 24 to 48 hours between doses. How long will AQUA ESSENTIAL bind ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate for? Once AQUA ESSENTIAL is dosed it will bind the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate for up to 48 hours or longer.  Testing is the best way to judge if additional dosing is necessary.  In water conditions with highly elevated levels, overstocked with fish, or extremely overfed we always recommend a partial water change after 24 hours to aid the fish in the best water quality.   Also, any ammonia or nitrite that is bound by AQUA ESSENTIAL is metabolically available for beneficial bacteria to process.  So your biological filters will be able to function when using AQUA ESSENTIAL. How much ammonia will be removed per dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL? When treating for ammonia, with a 5 ml/10 gal. dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a 20-40 ppm reduction in ammonia.   How much nitrite will be removed per dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL? When treating for nitrite, a 5 mL/10 gal. dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a 15-30 ppm reduction in nitrite. How much nitrate will be removed per dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL? When treating for nitrate, a 5 mL/10 gal. dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a large reduction of nitrate, ~ 40-60 ppm reduction in nitrate.

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Marina Betta Pure Water Conditioner makes tap water safe for your betta by removing harmful chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals found in tap water. Protects fish with a healthy slime coat. Use for new aquarium setups, when adding new water, or during fish transport.

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Ammo-gone will neutralise ammonia, chlorine and chloramines, in fresh or salt water. When neutralising ammonia, use an Aquasonic Ammonia Test Kit to determine the level of ammonia present and the increase or decrease the dosage proportionally to neutralise it in one dose. In areas where ammonia or chloramines are a problem in tap water, Ammo-gone is essential. Use each time a new aquarium is installed, when water changes are made or transporting fish. If mixing salt water for marine aquariums, use Ammo-gone. Following the use of of Ammo-gone, use Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to create that ideal habitat. For trouble free saltwater, use Aquasonic Ocean Natures Sea Salt. For aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children.   Directions for Use: To neutralise chlorine or chloramines use 5ml per 20L of water. To neutralise ammonia, 5ml per 20L of water neutralise 0.75ppm ammonia. Ammo-gone has no effect on marine salts and can be use with invertebrates. Always treat new water before adding to your aquarium.   Note: Ammo-gone may bleach clothing if accidentally spilled. Ammo-gone may cause faulty readings with ammonia test kits that use Nessler's reagents.  

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Ammo-gone will neutralise ammonia, chlorine and chloramines, in fresh or salt water. When neutralising ammonia, use an Aquasonic Ammonia Test Kit to determine the level of ammonia present and the increase or decrease the dosage proportionally to neutralise it in one dose. In areas where ammonia or chloramines are a problem in tap water, Ammo-gone is essential. Use each time a new aquarium is installed, when water changes are made or transporting fish. If mixing salt water for marine aquariums, use Ammo-gone. Following the use of of Ammo-gone, use Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to create that ideal habitat. For trouble free saltwater, use Aquasonic Ocean Natures Sea Salt. For aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children.   Directions for Use: To neutralise chlorine or chloramines use 5ml per 20L of water. To neutralise ammonia, 5ml per 20L of water neutralise 0.75ppm ammonia. Ammo-gone has no effect on marine salts and can be use with invertebrates. Always treat new water before adding to your aquarium.   Note: Ammo-gone may bleach clothing if accidentally spilled. Ammo-gone may cause faulty readings with ammonia test kits that use Nessler's reagents.  

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Growing Aquatic Plants In the natural state some river systems plants grow particularly well. These are the ones with certain water qualities and constant supplies of nutrients. Water that comes from limestone areas or springs (usually containing high levels of carbonates and/or carbon dioxide) support high levels of growth and plant varieties. Ponds or billabongs that contain rich sediment also support certain aquatic plants, growing in and out of water. The river systems however, that support the type of plants most suited to aquarium application are the ones with sustained levels of inorganic nutrients, one of the most important being iron.   Plant Nutrients in the Aquarium Iron is considered the most important nutrient for aquatic plants. Recommended levels vary between 0.25 and 1.0ppm. Total levels of 2.0ppm may be harmful to both fish and plants. Aquatic plants can only use inorganic nutrients while they exist in a non-oxidized form. This fact presents a major problem when feeding aquatic plants ordinary fertilizers, because water and dissolved oxygen will oxidize certain important elements within hours. Furthermore, some of the nutrients supplied in plant foods, chiefly phosphates and nitrates, are unwanted in an aquarium and would most likely result in an algae problem.   Aquasonic BASIC-GRO and DAILY-GRO have overcome the oxidization problem by specially formulating nutrients that only plants can use, nutrients made for aquatic application.

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  Normal pH All Fish have an ideal pH range. Some fish, especially Cichlids from Africa’s Rift Lakes, require a higher pH than can be tested with a standard test kit. Certain events, namely biological filtration of an aquarium, tend to reduce the carbonate hardness value and therefore lower the pH. Also, certain influences like carbon dioxide, can affect the reading of the pH value.   Biological Filtration The assimilation of waste by bacteria in the filter of an aquarium is an acidifying process and in time will reduce the carbonate hardness value of the water. As this occurs, the pH value will fall.   pH Adjustment The basis of pH in the African Cichlid aquarium is Carbonate Hardness, also called kH or Alkalinity. This HIGH RANGE pH TEST KIT is best used in conjunction with the Aquasonic CARBONATE HARDNESS TEST KIT. Carbonate Hardness should be maintained over 100ppm, but no more than 260ppm. This will provide stable, high pH, helping your African Cichlids to thrive. Carbonate Hardness is quickly and easily increased using Aquasonic CARBONATE HARDNESS GENERATOR. If the carbonate hardness value of an aquarium is correct, yet pH values are not, then the influence of carbon dioxide should be considered.   Directions for Use Rinse a clean test tube and cap several times in water to be tested. Fill the test tube to the 10mL mark Add 10 drops of pH indicator and swirl Place the test tube on the white background of the colour chart, view vertically with the light behind you. The colour in the test tube is best viewed with natural light. View immediately.    

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Water in rainforest rivers is conditioned by leaf tannins, humic and organic acids. Some leaching of ground minerals also occurs. These conditions are natural disease inhibitors for fish. The water is soft, usually below 50ppm hardness and a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Amazon Water Conditioner recreates these same conditions in an aquarium. The result is brighter and more active fish, with a high resistance to disease.   For aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children.   Directions for Use: 2ml per 10L of aquarium water. Retreatment only necessary when changing water. For Aquarium use only. For soft water species. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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API® POND ECOFIX SLUDGE DESTROYER bacterial cleaner reduces pond maintenance by breaking down fish waste and dead algae, as well as working to increase the concentration of dissolved oxygen in pond water by eliminating sludge build-up. The result is cleaner, clearer pond water and a healthier ecosystem for pond fish. This highly concentrated liquid formula may be used in standard garden ponds, or in ponds containing salt.   Directions for Use: At spring start-up and end of season, add 4 tbsp. per 250 gallons of pond water twice a week for 2 weeks. For maintenance, add 2 tbsp per 250 gallons of pond water every 2 weeks.   Is API POND ECOFIX™ SLUDGE DESTROYER™ bacterial cleaner safe for all wildlife? API POND ECOFIX SLUDGE DESTROYER™ bacterial cleaner is safe for fish and surrounding wildlife when used as directed.

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Aquasonic Activated Carbon removes dissolved organic impurities, water discolouration, odour and heavy metals. This product is a highly activated carbon, capable of holding up to 30% of its own weight in chemical impurities and organic contaminants. Aquasonic Activated Carbon is more efficient and will outlast conventional charcoal/carbons. Smaller quantities of Aquasonic Carbon may be used.   For aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children.   Directions for use: Rinse before use. Fill the area between filter material in the filter. Works optimally with a filter (nylon) bag. Reseal any unused activated carbon. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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START UP is used to easily and safely start a freshwater or saltwater aquarium.It allows the acclimatization of fish in their new habitat. START UP accelerates the nitrogen cycle by combining STOP AMMO START, which traps ammonia, and BIODIGEST START, which contains natural, living, purifying bacteria. They contribute to the biological filtration of the aquarium. The introduction of 1/3 of the most robust fish is possible after about 4 hours in fresh water and 12 hours in sea water.   We recommend its use: When starting any new aquarium. When renovating an aquarium.   Usage: 360-100L (30 vials)

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BIOPTIM is a "source" of nutrients for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It also provides the BIODIGEST bacteria with the micronutrients necessary for optimal purification activity in the aquarium (trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, plant surfactants). BIOPTIM stimulates the work of bacteria, accelerates the digestion of organic matter and thus improves water quality. It also facilitates the elimination of nitrates and phosphates, precursors to the appearance of filamentous algae and cyanobacteria.   We recommend its use: After introducing new fish or invertebrates. After a water change. After medication or anti-algae treatment.   Dosage: Every 15 days 120-200L (1 Bioptim) 200-400L (2 Bioptim) 400-600L (3 Bioptim) 1000L+ (PRO)

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