{"product_id":"seachem-stress-guard","title":"Seachem Stress Guard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeachem Stress Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Stress Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium fish care conditioner designed to help reduce stress during capture, bagging, transport and general handling. Suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums, it also supports recovery by protecting damaged tissue and helping to lower the risk of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced slime coat support product helps fish cope better with stressful events while also reducing the effects of ammonia toxicity. It is especially useful when moving fish, introducing new livestock, after netting, or when fish have minor injuries, scrapes or abrasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce stress when handling or transporting fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssists in reducing ammonia toxicity during stressful situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs as an antiseptic support for fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes healing of wounds and abrasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH neutral at 7.0, so it will not alter aquarium pH even at high doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem StressGuard contains protein-active colloids that attach to exposed protein on wounds and damaged tissue. This helps deliver the product directly where it is needed and forms a protective, bandage-like layer over abrasions while the healing process begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStressGuard is compatible with all medications except copper-based treatments. It is not amine-based, so it will not interfere with Purigen or HyperSorb regeneration. It also does not coat filter media or clog filtration equipment the way some slime coat products can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1\/2 to 1 capful (2.5-5 mL) for every 40 L (10 US gallons) daily until signs of stress have eased or healing is complete. The dose may be safely doubled when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for aquarists looking to buy Seachem StressGuard in South Africa for use during fish transport, acclimation, quarantine, routine maintenance and post-injury care in tropical, coldwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Seachem StressGuard fish stress and wound care treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Seachem StressGuard be used in marine aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums, with the same dosing of 2.5-5 mL per 40 L daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Seachem StressGuard should I dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDose 1\/2 to 1 capful, which is 2.5-5 mL, per 40 L (10 US gallons) each day until the fish has recovered or visible stress has settled. The dose can be safely doubled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Seachem StressGuard safe to use with medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is compatible with all medications except copper-based products. If you are treating with copper, do not combine it with StressGuard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill StressGuard change my aquarium pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has a pH of 7.0 and will not affect the pH of the aquarium, even when used at larger doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Seachem StressGuard when transporting fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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