API Pond Chlorine and Heavy Metals Neutraliser

API Pond Chlorine and Heavy Metals Neutraliser

API Pond Chlorine and Heavy Metals Neutraliser is a pond conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for pond life by neutralising chlorine, copper, lead, zinc and other heavy metals that are toxic to fish and plants. It suits koi and goldfish keepers, and anyone filling a new pond or topping up an established one from the tap.

Key Benefits

• Neutralises chlorine in tap water, so fresh water can go into the pond straight away.
• Detoxifies copper, lead and zinc, along with other heavy metals that are toxic to fish and plants.
• Also treats chloramines, using the separate dose given below.
• Helps keep pond maintenance simple and effective all season long.
• Comes with a dosing cap on the bottle for measuring each dose.

How to Use

• Use the dosing cap on the bottle to measure the dose.
• Add the measured dose to the pond water.
• Use it when filling a new pond, and whenever you add water to or change water in an established pond.

Dosage

• Chlorine removal and heavy metal detoxification: add 10 ml (2 tsp) for each 100 U.S. gallons (378 L) of pond water.
• For larger volumes: add 1/2 cup (120 ml) for each 1,200 U.S. gallons (4,542 L) of pond water.
• Chloramine removal: add 15 ml (1 Tbsp) for each 90 U.S. gallons (340 L) of pond water.
• Quick reference: 10 ml per 100 gallons of pond water.

Suitable For

• New ponds being filled for the first time.
• Established ponds that are being topped up or having partial water changes.
• Ponds with fish and plants that need protection from chlorine and heavy metals in tap water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this neutraliser remove from tap water?
It neutralises chlorine, copper, lead and zinc, as well as other heavy metals that are toxic to fish and plants. It also removes chloramines when dosed at the chloramine rate.

How much do I add to treat chlorine?
Add 10 ml (2 tsp) for each 100 U.S. gallons (378 L) of pond water. For 1,200 U.S. gallons (4,542 L), add 1/2 cup (120 ml).

Is the dose different for chloramines?
Yes. To remove chloramines, add 15 ml (1 Tbsp) for each 90 U.S. gallons (340 L) of pond water.

When should I use it?
Use it when filling a new pond, and each time you add water to or change water in an established pond.

How do I measure the dose?
Use the dosing cap on the bottle.

Which size should I choose?
This conditioner is offered in several sizes. Pick one based on your pond volume and how often you top up or change water. The dose is 10 ml per 100 gallons of pond water for chlorine and heavy metals.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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