{"product_id":"hikari-stress-x-3-8l","title":"Hikari Stress-X 3.8L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikari Stress-X 3.8L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Stress-X 3.8L\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and breaks the chloramine bond, with free ammonia also removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies nitrite and heavy metals, including copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces only lost or damaged skin-slime, using a component that is 98% of the composition of a fish's natural slime coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds essential electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not inhibit any bodily function when used regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tried and true formulation, developed to reduce fish stress caused by water quality issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd before introducing new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be used daily if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is ideal for use when shipping fish in bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it whenever you notice damaged skin-slime coats, or increased stress caused by injury to your fish's protective slime coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: the manufacturer states that the water-conditioning dose* does not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo condition water for aquariums or ponds, add 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Does not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums and garden ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish that have lost their skin-slime coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish stressed by poor water conditions or water quality issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater prepared for new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater used when shipping fish in bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all liquid and powder test kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with chelated copper treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with permanganate-based aquarium and pond treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not remove essential iodine (iodide and\/or iodate ions) from saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not affect fish or invertebrate respiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no plant extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 3.8 litres (1 gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreats approximately 28,880 litres (about 7,630 gal) of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 3.8 litre (1 gal) container of Stress-X water conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Stress-X do I add to my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water, whether it is an aquarium or a pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It can be used daily if needed, and it will not inhibit any bodily function when used regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I add it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd it before introducing new fish, invertebrates, amphibians or plants. It is also ideal when shipping fish in bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with copper medications or test kits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it affect my saltwater setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt does not remove essential iodine (iodide and\/or iodate ions) from saltwater. 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