API Stress Coat All in One Water Conditioner

API Stress Coat All in One Water Conditioner

API Stress Coat All in One Water Conditioner is a tap water conditioner that makes tap water safe for fish by removing chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals. It also contains Aloe Vera to help reduce fish stress and support the recovery of damaged tissue. It suits aquarists who want one product for new set-ups, water changes, new arrivals and stressful moments such as netting and transport.

Key Benefits

• Removes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals from tap water, making it safe for fish.
• Contains Aloe Vera, which the manufacturer states reduces fish stress by up to 40% and helps heal damaged tissue and wounds.
• Helps reduce electrolyte loss in your fish.
• The formula works by forming a synthetic slime coating on the fish. The manufacturer states this is scientifically proven to reduce stress and help heal damaged tissue.
• Helps reduce fish susceptibility to disease and infection.
• One conditioner covers both everyday water preparation and times when fish need extra support.

How to Use

Add the conditioner to the aquarium water at the rate given under Dosage. Use it whenever fish are likely to be stressed or the water needs treating, including:

• Handling or netting fish, or adding fish to a bag for the trip home from the store.
• Starting a new aquarium.
• Performing monthly water changes.
• Adding new fish to your aquarium.

Dosage

• Standard dose: 5 ml for each 40 L of water.
• To replace the slime coat and repair damaged skin and fins: double the standard dose.

Suitable For

• Aquarium fish that need tap water made safe before or during water changes.
• New aquarium set-ups and newly added fish.
• Fish that are stressed or have damaged skin or fins from handling, netting or transport.

Specifications

• Type: all-in-one tap water conditioner with Aloe Vera
• Removes: chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals
• Standard dose: 5 ml per 40 L
• Enhanced dose: double the standard dose

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Stress Coat do I add to my aquarium?
Add 5 ml for each 40 L of water. To help replace the slime coat and repair damaged skin and fins, double the dose.

Does it remove chloramines as well as chlorine?
Yes. It removes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals from tap water, making the water safe for fish.

When should I use it?
Use it when handling or netting fish, bagging fish for the trip home, starting an aquarium, doing monthly water changes and adding new fish to your tank.

What does the Aloe Vera do?
The Aloe Vera helps reduce fish stress (the manufacturer states by up to 40%) and helps heal damaged tissue and wounds. The formula also forms a synthetic slime coating on the fish.

How do I choose the right size?
Work out the volume of water you treat at each water change. The dose is 5 ml per 40 L, so choose a size that covers your tank volume and how often you treat it. Remember to allow extra if you will use the doubled dose.

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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