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API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle
Brand | API |
Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
Target Species | Fish |
Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
About this item
- Contains one (1) API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle
- Neutralizes chlorine, chloramines and other chemicals to make tap water safe for fish
- Prevents tap water chemicals from causing gill destruction, tissue irritation and fish death
- Super strength, high concentration formula
- Use when adding or changing water and when adding new fish to freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Add 1 ml. for each 20 gallons of aquarium water.
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target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
liquid volume | 16 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 64 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 8.45 fluid ounces |
form | — | Liquid | Liquid | Stick | Liquid |
weight | 1.2 pounds | 612 grams | 5 pounds | 1 pounds | 0.4 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
It’s Smart To Be Proactive!
The best way to keep your aquarium clean is to maintain good water quality. This will keep your fish strong and vibrant, as well as preventing disease.
How Do I Maintain A Healthy Environment?
It is important to test your aquarium water weekly to verify good quality in addition to a bi-weekly partial water change of no more than 25% to help reduce toxic buildup, remove debris the filter missed, and replenish the oxygen available to fish.
How Do I Take Good Care Of My Aquarium & Fish?
- Feed & observe fish daily
- Test water quality weekly
- Change 25% water every 2 weeks
- Restore your ecosystem monthly
Feed Your Fish Daily
Feed your fish twice daily with API Fish Food which contains nutritionally enhanced proteins, allowing for easy uptake of nutrients and maximum absorption, resulting in less excrement for clear, clean water. Take time to observe fish to ensure they are active & healthy and be sure to check water temperature.
Test Water Quality Weekly
An aquarium is a closed environment and in order for fish to thrive, water must be similar to that which could be found in their natural environment. Poor water quality can cause fish stress, illness and even loss. The 6 common water quality parameters are Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH, and water hardness (GH and KH) - all of which may vary over time and all are invisible to the eye which is why it is important to test weekly with API MASTER TEST KITS or API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS. It is also a good time to add API STRESS ZYME to keep your aquarium & gravel clean.
Change 25% Water Every 2 Weeks
In a closed aquarium environment there are no natural rivers or streams to carry away debris and other waste materials. It is important to renew 25% of the aquarium water every two weeks. When you change the water, it is important to know that tap water contains chemicals that make it safe for us to drink but harmful for fish, therefore add a water conditioner such as API STRESS COAT.
Restore Your Ecosystem Monthly
It is important to change your filter media & clean gravel monthly, however in doing so it can disrupt the fragile ecosystem of your aquarium. Use API QUICK START to strengthen it with ‘beneficial’ nitrifying bacteria that will naturally consume toxic compounds and help prevent fish stress. Also recommended when starting a new aquarium or changing the water.
FEED FISH DAILY
TEST WATER QUALITY WEEKLY
CHANGE 25% WATER EVERY 2 WEEKS
RESTORE ECOSYSTEM MONTHLY
API TEST KITS | API STRESS ZYME | API FIX | API STRESS COAT | API QUICK START | API MELAFIX | |
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Use Weekly | Helps monitor water quality | Keeps aquarium clean | ||||
Use Every 2 Weeks | Makes tap water safe when changing water | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | ||||
Use Monthly | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | |||||
Use When Adding New Fish | Prevents disease breakout |
Making A Better Underwater World
At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.75 inches; 1.2 Pounds
- Item model number : 52C
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : June 20, 2004
- Manufacturer : Mars Fishcare
- ASIN : B004LO9KSY
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,147 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
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Product Description
Good water quality is the key to a healthy, beautiful aquarium. Tap water contains chemicals, such as chlorine and chloramines, which make water safe for drinking, are highly toxic to fish. High levels of these chemicals destroy fish gill tissue, preventing the uptake of oxygen which can lead to fish death. Even low levels irritate delicate fish tissue. Tap water must be treated before adding fish to make sure fish remain healthy. API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner instantly removes chlorine and neutralizes chloramines. It also detoxifies heavy metals in tap water. The formula of API TAP WATER CONDITIONER incredibly concentrated. You only need up to 3 ml to treat 10 gallons of water. It's safe for all aquatic and can be used in both fresh and salt water. Use during aquarium set up, water changes and adding fish. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.
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Ingredients
Instantly Detoxifies Heavy Metals, Removes Chlorine, And Breaks Chloramine Bonds.
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As Labeled
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Customers like the value and ease of use of the aquarium pond water treatment. For example, they mention it's excellent value for the money, and well worth it. That said, they appreciate the quality, and size. Opinions are mixed on the water quality, concentration, and smell.
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Customers like the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it works well for what it's made for, and is efficient. Some customers also mention that it neutralizes chlorides and is helpful to their tank.
"...features of this water conditioner is its ability to effectively neutralize harmful chemicals, like chlorine and chloramines, found in tap water...." Read more
"...It only requires 3 drops per gallon you add to your tank. It removes chlorine, neutralizes chloramines, and helps detoxify any heavy metals in..." Read more
"...this last summer and I’m still using it, worth the money and keeps my fish happy! Only use what the instructions tell you, or it could hurt your fish" Read more
"Works great, decent size bottle. Removes chlorine and cloramines/ detoxifies heavy metals (which can be toxic to fish) &it makes tap water safe for..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it's worth the money, one of the most cost effective dechlorinators around, and the best value of reputable brands.
"...It offers great value for money, effectively removes harmful chemicals, promotes fish health, and maintains a stable pH level...." Read more
"...size you buy of their tap water conditioner, it is the best value of reputable brands that will treat all tap water for your pond or tank...." Read more
"Bought this last summer and I’m still using it, worth the money and keeps my fish happy!..." Read more
"...in the concentration of the decorator and has an excellent value for the money!" Read more
Customers find the aquarium pond water treatment easy to use. They say the instructions are super easy to follow, and the product does what it needs to do easily. Customers also say the directions are for 20 gal and up, and they use a syringe to add it to the tank. They mention that weekly maintenance is now easier, and it doesn't cost as much as it did before.
"...The product is easy to use, with clear instructions provided on the packaging...." Read more
"I love all of the API products, especially their easy to use test kits. This product is great as well...." Read more
"For the amount of product you get, it's well worth it. Easy to use and works well. Fishes are alive and swimming!" Read more
"It is easy to use and helps condition the water when you do a water change." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it comes in a big bottle and is suitable for very large tanks. Customers also appreciate the economical size, saying that it lasts a long time.
"Works great, decent size bottle...." Read more
"Good size bottle for the $" Read more
"Works fine for me, I like that it comes in small sizes. No diff in this or Seachem Prime that I have noticed" Read more
"The bottle is a good size and will last a long time in my sons 10 gallon tank! Works how it is supposed to. Will definitely be reordering." Read more
Customers are mixed about the concentration of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention it's super concentrated compared to others they've used, and it saves a lot of money when doing water. However, others say that it'll never need it, it'd be too big for their small aquarium, and the bottle is very tiny for the price.
"It is very concentrated" Read more
"very concentrated so somewhat hard to use in smaller fish tanks due to such small required volumes." Read more
"...This kind is very concentrated so you'll only need a small amount each time. It will last you a long time depending on your tank setup." Read more
"This product gets the job done, but it is highly concentrated and more suitable for very large tanks...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the water quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it makes the water clear from the tap, while others say that it doesn't work as described and the water gets cloudy.
"Made the water really nice for my Bettas tank." Read more
"...I used it to do a water change in my 75 gallon. The water became as cloudy as watery milk! I thought maybe I had an algae bloom...." Read more
"Kids are water, clean and safe for our fish. Keeps our tank, beautiful and fresh to look at. We love it." Read more
"...However, the water turned cloudy soon after using. I did a water change thinking it was time or there was another issue...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that the chlorine smell is removed, and suits look the same as before they started using it. They also like that the liquid formula mixes quickly and doesn't leave any residue or odor behind. However, others say that it stinks horrible and killed all their fish.
"...The liquid formula mixes quickly and doesn't leave any residue or odor behind...." Read more
"...use this product while you're stocked with them; shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and even .25ppm might kill them...." Read more
"...Just like Stress Coat+ it removes heavy metal, chlorine and chloramines from your tap water...." Read more
"...I noticed the tank smelled of sulfur, and it was from the water conditioner! It's smells so foul from the bottle...." Read more
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First and foremost, the 16-ounce bottle offers great value for money. The product lasts a long time, as you only need to use a small amount for each treatment. This means you won't have to constantly repurchase, making it an economical choice.
One of the standout features of this water conditioner is its ability to effectively neutralize harmful chemicals, like chlorine and chloramines, found in tap water. These substances can be detrimental to the health of your fish and other aquatic organisms. The API TAP WATER CONDITIONER successfully removes these harmful elements, providing a safe and healthy environment for your aquatic pets.
Moreover, this conditioner goes beyond just removing harmful chemicals. It also includes a beneficial amount of stress coat, which helps to ease stress and promote the healing of damaged fish tissue. This is particularly helpful when introducing new fish to your aquarium or during water changes. I have noticed an improvement in the overall health and vitality of my fish since I started using this conditioner.
Additionally, the API TAP WATER CONDITIONER does not impact the pH level of the water, ensuring a consistent and stable environment for your aquarium inhabitants. This is crucial for the well-being of sensitive species that require specific pH ranges.
The product is easy to use, with clear instructions provided on the packaging. Simply add the appropriate amount of conditioner to your water during water changes. The liquid formula mixes quickly and doesn't leave any residue or odor behind.
Overall, I highly recommend the API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner. It offers great value for money, effectively removes harmful chemicals, promotes fish health, and maintains a stable pH level. With this water conditioner, you can ensure the well-being of your aquatic pets and create a thriving aquarium ecosystem.
Like every other tap water treatment API's instructions first tell you an amount of the product required to remove chlorine, and then in smaller print below say to use 2 to 3 times as much to also neutralize the more toxic chloramines that may be added during the purification of your water. I don't know why the companies that make these products won't be honest and say up front to use the higher amount, and then in small print say you can skimp and use less if you want to save money and risk the health of your fish.
If you have confirmed with your local water authority that they do not use chloramines during their treatment or your water, then it only requires a single drop per gallon to remove chlorine. I did not bother to call my county water authority, since I had no way to confirm that the person who answered the phone would know chlorine, chloramine, nor chloroform for that matter. from their own colon or a hole in the ground. Even if you personally spoke to someone that could tell you for dead certain that chloramines are not being used, they are not going to text you if that changes in the future. Unless you are the person in charge of that step of water treatment for your area, the only way to know for certain if your water was safe for your fish with only a single drop per gallon, is if you use one drop, then test that water for any detectable ammonia that is the treated water. The chloramines contain a small amount of ammonia. Then you would know it was safe to add to your tank without causing them irritation and inflammation of their gill tissue. It is much safer to simply to add 3 drops per gallon. More doesn't hurt anything, but it's just wasted.
To refill my tanks, I keep a pair of 5 gallon plastic bottles that were used for filtered / spring water. After I fill my tanks, I add the tap water treatment to the jug, refill it, and let it sit until I need it. This allows the conditioner time for its anti-heavy metal ingredients to work fully. It also lets the water come to room temperature, since 5 gallons of icy cold tap water in winter can cause the temp to drop in a 55 gallon tank. Perhaps more importantly, the water lines in many places are old and require frequent repairs or expansion. When repairs are made to water mains, they sometimes add extra chlorine disinfectant at the repair site to insure that any bacteria that might have gotten introduced to the main are killed and cannot grow and contaminate our drinking water. While I cannot normally detect a smell of chlorine in my tap water, I occasionally notice that it smells a bit more like a swimming pool than tap water. If more chlorine than normal is in the tap water, then more neutralizer would be needed. Most Chlorine will gas off on its own if the tap water is left uncovered for 24 hours, but Chloramine will not. When they disinfect a repair site, they are normally only using chlorine. By leaving the water I will add to my tank sitting for at least a day, then I am positive that it is always safe to add to my tank.
I have had people ask me before if they can add the conditioner to the tank and then use a water hose to refill their tank. I don't normally recommend this because many of our fish are conditioned to come to the part of the tank where we are standing and adding water, because they think food will soon be added as well. If you add the conditioner to the tanks water rather than to the tap water first, then the tap water from a hose will take a short while to react with the treatment additive. Temporary short spikes of chlorine won't kill your fish, but cumulatively over time, it's not good for them either. Also unless you have a hose that is certified safe for drinking from, it can leach harmful chemicals into the water you're adding to the tank. If you are using a normal garden hose to refill your tank after water changes, at the minimum you should run water through it first for a few minutes to make sure that any that has been standing in the hose is washed out.