Fish - Cleaning & maintenance

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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API® POND STRESS COAT water conditioner acts as a unique water conditioner that replaces the natural slime coating on the skin of your pond fish when it has been damaged by handling, netting, or other forms of stress, and prevents the loss of internal fluids using electrolytes. This product contains Aloe Vera to help heal torn fins and skin wounds, protecting damaged tissue against disease-causing organisms. API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner instantly removes chlorine as it conditions tap water, and should be used when setting up a pond, adding new fish, or changing pond water.   When adding water to the pond: add 120 ml. for each 480 gallons of pond water. When introducing fish to the pond and to promote healing: double the dose.   What does API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner do? API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner removes chlorine and neutralizes chloramines and heavy metals. It also reduces stress in pond fish, and promotes the healing of wounds and regeneration of damaged tissue with Aloe Vera.   Is API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner a dechlorinator? Yes, API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner is a dechlorinator, and will make pond water safe for your fish.   Is API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner safe for all fish, invertebrates, and plants? Yes, API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner is safe for all wildlife.   Does API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner affect the biological filter or the pH of pond water? No, POND STRESS COAT water conditioner will not adversely affect the biological filter or pH levels.   Can I use API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner with other API products? Yes, you can use this product with all other API products.   I accidentally overdosed my fish with API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner. Should I worry? No, API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner will not harm your fish or plants.   How much API POND STRESS COAT™ water conditioner should I use? If you are using API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner as a dechlorinator to make tap water safe, you should dose enough for the amount of the new water you are adding to the aquarium. If you are using API POND STRESS COAT water conditioner to help fish recover from injury or disease, then you should dose enough for the amount of water in the whole pond.

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API Safe & Easy Spray Cleaner 237ml cleans both the inside and outside of glass or acrylic aquariums and cuts through white, crusty mineral deposits. Safe for both plants and fish and comes with easy-to-use spray nozzle. Use according to directions on product label.   Advice and Care: Spray on surface. Let sit at least 3 minutes. Wipe off with damp cloth or sponge, then dry with clean cloth or paper towel.

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Ideal for soft water aquariums. Ready-to-use pouch contains resins to remove calcium, magnesium and soluble heavy metal ions, including copper and iron. May be recharged for multiple uses.   Benefits: - Clears aquarium water - Will not raise phosphate levels - Fits most filters - For use in freshwater, saltwater and reef aquariums   Advise & Care: Rinse pouch under tap water. Place pouch in path of water flow in the aquarium filter. Activity of the pillow lasts 48 hours. After 48 hours, recharging is necessary. To recharge: dissolve 3 tbsp. of API AQUARIUM SALT in 7 oz. of tap water. Rinse pouch in tap water, then soak in salt solution for 2 hours. Place back in filter. When not in use, store pouch in recharging solution; do not let pillow dry out. Replace when pillow ceases to function properly after recharging

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Aquamate's Aquarium Conditioning Salt is an inexpensive way to help treat your aquarium and fish to keep them happy and healthy. Aquarium Salt helps to keep disease at bay by lessening the number of pathogens in the water, it provides sodium and chloride ions that stressed or sick fish need, and it may inhibit the fishes' uptake of toxic chemicals in tap water like, Nitrate; leading to an overall healthier fish tank.

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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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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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The Aquasonic Super Mat is perfect for freshwater or saltwater and the ideal way to remove loose and floating debris from aquariums, ponds etc.   The super mat does not compress easily and so debris does not accumulate just on the surface, thus blocking flow, but is collected deep in the mat as well. This greatly increases the life of the mat, the quantity of debris it can hold and time between changes.   The super mat may be washed with a hose and re-used many times. Use the super mat for superior strength and long life.   For use in: Power Filters Pre-FIlters Mini-Reef Filters Box Filters Canister Filters In-Tank Filters

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The Bioscape Algae Magnet enables you to clean the inside of the aquarium glass. The powerful magnets ensure a tight grip and the non-abrasive cleaning pads will not scratch the glass surface. Suitable for fresh or saltwater aquariums. 

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The Bioscape Algae Magnet enables you to clean the inside of the aquarium glass. The powerful magnets ensure a tight grip and the non-abrasive cleaning pads will not scratch the glass surface. Suitable for fresh or saltwater aquariums. 

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The Bioscape Algae Magnet enables you to clean the inside of the aquarium glass. The powerful magnets ensure a tight grip and the non-abrasive cleaning pads will not scratch the glass surface. Suitable for fresh or saltwater aquariums. 

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