{"product_id":"api-aqua-essential-concentrated-water-conditioner-1-89l","title":"API Aqua Essential Concentrated Water Conditioner 1.89L","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Aqua Essential 1.89L is a highly concentrated, all-in-one aquarium water conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for fish. Suitable for freshwater, saltwater and planted aquariums, it removes chlorine and chloramine and detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula binds ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, rendering them non-toxic and allowing the biofilter to process them more efficiently. Fish continually release toxic ammonia through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the aquarium. Even small amounts can stress fish, while large amounts can be fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse API Aqua Essential when setting up an aquarium, adding or changing water, or when tests show elevated ammonia, nitrite or nitrate levels. When adding, transporting or quarantining fish, API recommends using API Stress Coat water conditioner alongside Aqua Essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the dosing cap on the bottle, add 5 mL per 50 gallons of aquarium water to treat tap water. To treat ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, add 5 mL per 10 gallons of aquarium water. Follow the product label’s directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait 24 hours after dosing before performing a water change. If you dose within that 24-hour period, the existing guidance states there is no danger to the animals or plants in your aquarium. A follow-up water change is beneficial to an aquatic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDosing:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the dosing cap, add 5 mL per 50 gallons of aquarium water to treat tap water, or 5 mL per 10 gallons to treat ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill API Aqua Essential affect my aquarium’s protein skimmer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Essential will not disrupt any type of protein skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible to overdose Aqua Essential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the dosing directions. The formulation allows a margin if the aquarium is accidentally dosed with a slightly higher amount than specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Aqua Essential safe for other aquatic animals, such as snails and shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Aqua Essential is safe to use with other aquatic animals, including snails and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Aqua Essential with other API products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Essential can be used alongside any other API water conditioner or medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Aqua Essential affect aquarium pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dosed according to the label, Aqua Essential will not affect pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I double the dose for high chloramine levels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Essential is designed to treat chloramines without a double dose. A double dose is not necessary, although the existing product guidance states that using one is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I wait between doses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait 24 to 48 hours between doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Aqua Essential bind ammonia, nitrite and nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Essential binds ammonia, nitrite and nitrate for up to 48 hours or longer. Test the water to determine whether additional dosing is necessary. In aquariums with highly elevated levels, overstocking or excessive feeding, a partial water change after 24 hours is recommended to help improve water quality for the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound ammonia and nitrite remain metabolically available for beneficial bacteria to process, allowing the biological filter to continue functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ammonia is removed per dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a dose of 5 mL per 10 gallons, the existing product guidance states an expected ammonia reduction of 20–40 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much nitrite is removed per dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a dose of 5 mL per 10 gallons, the existing product guidance states an expected nitrite reduction of 15–30 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much nitrate is removed per dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a dose of 5 mL per 10 gallons, the existing product guidance states an expected nitrate reduction of approximately 40–60 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kcan1SlHa2M\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67815620542634,"sku":"APH461","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/API_AQUA_ESSENTIAL_1.89L.png?v=1793747444","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/api-aqua-essential-concentrated-water-conditioner-1-89l","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}