Hikari Stress-X 3.8L

Hikari Stress-X 3.8L

Hikari Stress-X 3.8L is a liquid water conditioner for aquariums and ponds, made for hobbyists who want a dependable way to remove chlorine from tap water and ease fish stress caused by poor water quality. It also helps fish with damaged or lost skin-slime, which makes it a useful pond and aquarium conditioner to keep on hand.

Key Benefits

• Removes chlorine and breaks the chloramine bond, with free ammonia also removed
• Detoxifies nitrite and heavy metals, including copper
• Boosts alkalinity
• Replaces only lost or damaged skin-slime, using a component that is 98% of the composition of a fish's natural slime coat
• Adds essential electrolytes
• Will not inhibit any bodily function when used regularly
• A tried and true formulation, developed to reduce fish stress caused by water quality issues

How to Use

• Add before introducing new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants.
• It can be used daily if needed.
• It is ideal for use when shipping fish in bags.
• Use it whenever you notice damaged skin-slime coats, or increased stress caused by injury to your fish's protective slime coat.
• Note: the manufacturer states that the water-conditioning dose* does not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines.

Dosage

To condition water for aquariums or ponds, add 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water.

*Does not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
• Fish that have lost their skin-slime coat
• Fish stressed by poor water conditions or water quality issues
• Water prepared for new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants
• Water used when shipping fish in bags

Compatibility

• Compatible with all liquid and powder test kits
• Compatible with chelated copper treatment
• Not compatible with permanganate-based aquarium and pond treatments
• Does not remove essential iodine (iodide and/or iodate ions) from saltwater
• Does not affect fish or invertebrate respiration
• Contains no plant extracts

Specifications

• Volume: 3.8 litres (1 gal)
• Treats approximately 28,880 litres (about 7,630 gal) of water

What's Included

• One 3.8 litre (1 gal) container of Stress-X water conditioner

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Stress-X do I add to my water?
Add 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water, whether it is an aquarium or a pond.

Can I use it every day?
Yes. It can be used daily if needed, and it will not inhibit any bodily function when used regularly.

When should I add it?
Add it before introducing new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants. It is also ideal when shipping fish in bags.

Can I use it with copper medications or test kits?
It is compatible with chelated copper treatment and with all liquid and powder test kits. It is not compatible with permanganate-based aquarium and pond treatments.

Will it affect my saltwater setup?
It does not remove essential iodine (iodide and/or iodate ions) from saltwater. It also does not affect fish or invertebrate respiration.

Does it deal with ammonia and chloramines?
The benefits list says it breaks the chloramine bond and removes free ammonia. The manufacturer's note adds that the water-conditioning dose does not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines. Because it works with all liquid and powder test kits, you can check your water readings as you normally would.

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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