API Stress Zyme Plus Reduce Maintenance

API Stress Zyme Plus Reduce Maintenance

API Stress Zyme Plus Reduce Maintenance is a live bacterial aquarium cleaner for freshwater and saltwater tanks. It contains over 300 million live bacteria per teaspoonful to consume sludge and cut down on routine upkeep. It suits aquarists who want a cleaner tank and a more active biological filter.

Key Benefits

• Over 300 million live bacteria in every teaspoonful
• Consumes sludge in the aquarium to help reduce maintenance
• Helps keep the aquarium clean and supports the natural aquarium cycle
• Used as part of a regular upkeep routine, it supports an active biological filter, a cleaner tank, healthier fish and good water quality
• Works in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, so one product covers mixed setups

How to Use

Make this bacterial cleaner part of your weekly tank maintenance. Add the dose to the aquarium water once a week as part of your regular routine.

Dosage

• Add 1 tsp. per 10 gallons of water weekly

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Saltwater aquariums
• Aquarists looking to reduce sludge build-up and day-to-day tank maintenance

Specifications

• Live bacteria: over 300 million per teaspoonful
• Function: consumes sludge and helps reduce maintenance
• Water type: freshwater and saltwater
• Dosing rate: 1 tsp. per 10 gallons, weekly

Available Sizes

This product is offered in several pack sizes. The dosing rate of 1 tsp. per 10 gallons weekly is the same whichever pack you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it in a saltwater tank?
Yes. It can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

How often should I dose it?
Add it weekly at 1 tsp. per 10 gallons of aquarium water.

What does it actually do in the tank?
It adds live bacteria, over 300 million per teaspoonful, which consume sludge. This helps keep the aquarium clean and reduces maintenance.

Does it help the biological filter?
Used as part of your regular upkeep routine, it helps support an active biological filter and the natural aquarium cycle.

Does the dose change between pack sizes?
No. The dose is based on your tank volume (1 tsp. per 10 gallons weekly), so pick the pack size that suits how many tanks you maintain and how long you want it to last.

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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