Water Conditioners

API Quick Start features a unique nitrifiying bacteria that consumes ammonia and nitrite to prevent "new tank syndrome." Quick Start allows for the immediate addition of fish to a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium. By limiting the amount of toxic ammonia and nitrite, Quick Start helps keep your fish healthy and alive.

• All-natural formula allows instant addition of fish to an aquarium
• Limits toxic ammonia and nitrite and helps prevent fish loss
• Immediately starts aquarium cycle with live, nitrifying bacteria
• Also great when changing water/filter media and after mediating
• For fresh and saltwater aquariums

Made in the USA.

Weco Wonder Shells are great for pH, calcium and water hardness control in small aquariums and fish bowls. These all-in-one treatments provide calcium carbonate, sodium thiosulfate, and necessary trace elements, including magnesium.

• Helps keep aquarium clear and maintains stable pH levels
• Adds necessary minerals while removing chlorine
• Great for goldfish, livebearers, cichlids and more

Weco Wonder Shells provide magnesium and calcium, which have been proven to help fish during stress and to prevent disease due to acid buildup in the body. These shells instantly remove chlorine and chloramines from tap water while also clearing cloudiness. Scour inner glass walls with a Wonder Shell to remove scum and to deter its return.

Sizing:
Small: Bowls up to 1 Gallon
Large: Tanks up to 5 Gallons
Super: Tanks 10-15 Gallons
Giant: Fish Ponds

API Pond Pond Salt provides essential electrolytes fish need to survive with an all-natural salt, made from evaporated sea water. Improves gill function, protects against nitrite toxicity and reduces stress.

• Provides electrolytes
• Improves gill function
• Protects against nitrite toxicity and reduces stress

Helps to maintain a natural balance of electrolytes in the body fluids of pond fish. Can safely be used with all API Pond water conditioners, filtration materials, medications and fish foods. Monitor salt levels with a salt level test kit. Dosage may be doubled for ponds without plants for healthier fish.

Made from all natural sea salt, Pond Salt replaces electrolytes essential for the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide and ammonium. It temporarily blocks the toxic effects of nitrate and is safe and non-toxic to all pond fish.

Dosage:
4.4 lbs treats 550 gallons
9.6 lbs treats 1,200 gallons

Note: Formerly known as PondCare Pond Salt.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Tetra Pond AquaSafe Water Conditioner is essential for all pond keepers! Normal tap water contains chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals that can harm pond fish. AquaSafe quickly eliminates these chemicals and neutralizes metals to make water safe for your pond fish.

• Makes tap water safe for pond fish and plants
• Removes harmful chlorine and chloramine
• Detoxifies heavy metals
• Protects fish with slime coating

Pond AquaSafe also provides a protective colloid coating for fish, which helps enhance immune resistance to diseases and bacteria. Safe for live plants and all pond fish.

Directions: Add 2 teaspoons (10 ml) for every 50 gallons of tap or well water you add to your pond or water feature. Use every time you add water to your pond.

Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media is made of 100% natural montmorillonite with an added beneficial bacteria to help with pond clarity. The neutral pH pebbles in Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media contain beneficial bacteria, retain oxygen, and help absorb excess alkalinity for improved pond water quality. When used in a bog area, Microbe-Lift Aquatic Pond Plant Media helps reduce transplant shock, allow for more efficient utilization of light, water and nutrients and retain water keeping the bog moist but not waterlogged. Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media will not break down, float, or cloud pond water. Microbe-Lift Aquatic Planting Media contains no algae-promoting nutrients, fertilizers, compost, peat, or harmful pesticides and is safe for use in ponds with fish.

• Ideal when potting aquatic plant
• Enormous surface area perfect to colonize beneficial nitrifying bacteria
• Allows mixing any ratio of loam to plant media, Nontoxic to plants
• Will not break down, float or cloud pond water
• Encourages Plant Health

Tetra SafeStart Aquarium Bacteria and Conditioner reduces toxic ammonia and nitrite, adds live bacteria to promote biological filtration and prevents "new tank syndrome" from affecting fish in your tank. It works quickly to allow the immediate addition of fish in new tanks.

• Allows immediate addition of fish
• Reduces ammonia and nitrite
• Prevents new tank syndrome
• Safe for all freshwater aquariums
• Accelerates establishment of the bio-filter

This patented mix of proprietary Bio-Spira bacteria is proven to work. Use SafeStart when setting up new tanks, after a water change, when adding fish or after medicating. The formula is shelf-stable and requires no refrigeration.

Dosage:
1.69 oz (50 ml) treats up to 15 gallons
3.38 oz (100 ml) treats up to 30 gallons

Microbe-Lift Special Blend helps to break down decaying organic matter and cycle elements like nitrogen and sulfur to prevent them from building up in your aquarium. This formula will reduce water changes and cleaning maintenance with chemical free ingredients, by lowering ammonia levels and nitrates while removing odors, clarifying water and breaking down protein foam as well as residue on gravel, plants and rocks. As this Special Blend sustains your aquarium water, plant growth is naturally stimulated while light, water and nutrients are better absorbed into plants for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. This biological maintainer is suitable to use as an aquarium starter for biological cycling and boosting. Activated carbon and copper based products are compatible with this formula.

• Helps to break down decaying organic matter and cycle elements
• Reduces maintenance & lowers ammonia and nitrates from water
• Breaks down protein foam and residue on gravel, plants and rocks
• Odors will be eliminated and water clarification will be activated
• Plant growth is naturally stimulated and presents better absorption

Blue Life Phosphate Control is an amazingly simple and effective product that has revolutionized the way phosphates are removed from saltwater and freshwater aquariums.

• Reef safe
• Quick and effective
• Works in fresh and saltwater
• Veterinarian approved

Having a phosphate free aquarium will control the growth of hair algae and other nuisance algae. In addition, regular use of Phosphate Control will increase the vitality, color and growth of your aquariums inhabitants.

Seachem Neutral Regulator adjusts pH to neutral (pH 7.0) from either a low or high pH and maintains it there. It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium while removing any chlorine, chloramine, or ammonia.

• Adjusts high or low pH to 7.0
• Removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia
• Makes other conditioning unnecessary

The use of SeaChem Neutral Regulator makes other conditioning unnecessary. To lower pH below 7.0 use Neutral Regulator with Acid Regulator (or Discus Buffer). To raise pH above 7.0 use with Alkaline Regulator. All of these products will enhance and stabilize the freshwater aquarium environment.

Use Fresh Trace to restore the proper level of trace elements required by thriving, healthy freshwater community fish.

Seachem Neutral Regulator adjusts pH to neutral (pH 7.0) from either a low or high pH and maintains it there. It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium while removing any chlorine, chloramine, or ammonia.

• Adjusts high or low pH to 7.0
• Removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia
• Makes other conditioning unnecessary

The use of SeaChem Neutral Regulator makes other conditioning unnecessary. To lower pH below 7.0 use Neutral Regulator with Acid Regulator (or Discus Buffer). To raise pH above 7.0 use with Alkaline Regulator. All of these products will enhance and stabilize the freshwater aquarium environment.

Use Fresh Trace to restore the proper level of trace elements required by thriving, healthy freshwater community fish.

SeaChem De-Nitrate removes nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, and organics from both freshwater and marine aquariums. The high porosity of De-Nitrate supports the proliferation of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria that further remove these toxic aquarium byproducts.

• Removes nitrates, nitrites, ammonia and organics
• Supports growth of beneficial bacteria that eliminate toxins
• Suitable for fresh and saltwater tanks

Even when exhausted as an organic adsorbent, SeaChem De-Nitrate continues to be an excellent support for the biological filter and does not have to be removed.

Directions: Place De-Nitrate to assure the flow of water through it, such as in a canister filter, chemical filtration module, or box filter. Flow rate should not exceed 200 L (50 gallons) per hour. If higher flow rates are unavoidable, use Matrix or Pond Matrix. It is best to rinse off dust before use. Once De-Nitrate has been used for several days, nitrate concentrations should start to fall and level off gradually at a concentration of 4-5 mg/L as nitrate. As long as nitrate concentrations remain under control, the product is not exhausted. Each 500 mL of De-Nitrate treats about 100-200 L (25-50 gallons), depending on initial nitrate concentration and the current biological load. Enough should be used to remove nitrate at a rate at least as fast as the rate of formation. If very high nitrates are initially present, they should be brought down to less than 20 mg/L with water changes.

Kordon Pond AmQuel removes chlorine, chloramines, and ammonia safely, easily and quickly, protecting pond fishes and invertebrates by rapidly eliminating three of the most harmful compounds commonly found in pond water. AmQuel turns ammonia into an inert compound for rapid consumption by beneficial bacteria.

• Removes chlorine, chloramines, ammonia and pheromones
• Does not interfere with the biological cycle in your pond
• For water changes, crowded ponds and control of ammonia during nitrogen cycle

16 oz Treats 960 Gallons
1 Gallon Treats 7,693 Gallons
5 Gallons Treats 38,468 Gallons

Directions: 1 oz treats 60 gallons of water. For fast action, add 1-2/3 oz per 100 gallons of water, or 1 capful per 8 gallons of water. A single dose will remove 1 ppm ammonia, 3.2 ppm chloramines and 2.1 ppm chlorine.

SeaChem PhosGuard rapidly removes phosphate and silicate from marine and freshwater aquaria. It is not recommended for phosphate buffered freshwater. SeaChem PhosGuard is highly porous for high capacity and bead-shaped for optimum water flow.

• Removes phosphate and silicate from fresh and saltwater systems
• Highly porous and bean-shaped for maximum absorption and water flow
• Causes a decline in hair algae and enhanced coral growth

SeaChem Phosguard outperforms all competing products. PhosGuard is a high capacity and high efficiency filtration product for removing phosphates and silicates from marine or fresh water aquaria. Unlike competing products, PhosGuard is bead-shaped for optimum flow characteristics and has an exceptional porosity for enhanced capacity. PhosGuard has a working capacity to remove 20 to 60 mg/l phosphate in 100 gallons with a similar impact on silicates. It may be used continuously or intermittently, and will not release removed phosphate. PhosGuard will cause a decline in hair algae and enhance coral growth. Each liter treats up to 300 gallons. Marine or freshwater use.

Instructions: Use 1 cup for every 75 gallons. Leave product in place for 4 days, then test phosphate and silicate.

Betta Aquarium Cleaner helps reduce aquarium maintenance by actively digesting waste build up on gravel, power filters, decorations, and interior surfaces.

• Reduces organic waste in betta aquariums
• Formulated specifically for betta bowls
• Helps reduce aquarium maintenance
• Actively digests built up waste
• Works on gravel, power filters, decorations and other interior surfaces

Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner is a highly concentrated all-in-one water conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for fish by removing chlorine, chloramine and detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in tap water. Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner instantly removes toxic ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels in your pond. Toxic ammonia is continually released by fish through their gills, urine, and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia. Small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish. This unique formula binds with ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate rendering them non-toxic and allowing the biofilter to remove them more efficiently.

• Use at pond start-up and whenever adding or changing water
• Highly concentrated
• Instantly removes toxic ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels in your pond
• Detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in tap water
• Unique formula binds with ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate allowing the biofilter to remove them more efficiently

Instructions: Shake bottle well directly before use. Add 50 ml per 500 gallons of pond water to treat tap water. Add 50 ml per 100 gallons of pond water to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. If after 7 days test results still show ammonia or nitrite, perform a partial water change.

Seachem Prime is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and saltwater aquariums. Use during startup and water changes to eliminate and detoxify harmful chemicals in tap water and make your aquarium safe for fish.

• Removes chlorine, chloramine and toxic ammonia
• Detoxifies nitrite and nitrate
• Provides protective slime coat

Prime is safe for fresh and saltwater aquariums. It detoxifies ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Use Sechem Prime to detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Seachem Prime is non-acidic, will not impact pH and will not overactivate skimmers.

Use at startup and whenever adding or replacing water. Prime may also be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity.

Directions: Use 1 capful (5 ml) for each 200 L (50 gallons) of new water. This removes approximately 1 mg/L ammonia, 4 mg/L chloramine, or 5 mg/L chlorine. For smaller doses, please note each cap thread is approx. 1 ml.

Tips: May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.

Seachem Prime is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and saltwater aquariums. Use during startup and water changes to eliminate and detoxify harmful chemicals in tap water and make your aquarium safe for fish.

• Removes chlorine, chloramine and toxic ammonia
• Detoxifies nitrite and nitrate
• Provides protective slime coat

Prime is safe for fresh and saltwater aquariums. It detoxifies ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Use Sechem Prime to detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Seachem Prime is non-acidic, will not impact pH and will not overactivate skimmers.

Use at startup and whenever adding or replacing water. Prime may also be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity.

Directions: Use 1 capful (5 ml) for each 200 L (50 gallons) of new water. This removes approximately 1 mg/L ammonia, 4 mg/L chloramine, or 5 mg/L chlorine. For smaller doses, please note each cap thread is approx. 1 ml.

Tips: May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.

Zoo Med AquaPure Instant Water Conditioner makes tap water safe for fish in fresh and saltwater tanks. AquaPure instantly removes harmful chlorine and chloramines, and eliminates and prevents the re-accumulation of toxic ammonia. In addition, AquaPure stimulates natural slime coat development and stabilizes water pH.

• Water conditioner for fresh and saltwater aquariums and paludariums
• Instantly removes chlorine and chloramines
• Removes ammonia and helps prevent future build-up
• Stimulates fish slime coat development to reduce risk of infection
• Stabilizes water pH

Directions: Use when adding new tap water or performing a water change.

Ingredients: Water, Dechloraminating Agent, Synthetic Organic Polymers (Colloids), Chelating Agent.

Seachem Stability quickly stabilizes new aquarium environments and establishes the bio-filter for rapid, safe startup. Its unique blend of aerobic, anaerobic and facultative bacteria break down organic waste and toxic ammonia, nitrate and nitrite to prevent "new tank syndrome," the #1 cause of fish death.

• New tank stabilization system for marine and freshwater
• Rapidly and safely establishes bio-filter
• Prevents fish death from "new tank syndrome"

Unlike competing products, the bacteria employed by Stability are non-sulfur fixing and will not produce toxic hydrogen sulfide. Stability is completely harmless to all aquatic organisms (including aquatic plants) so there is no danger of overuse. The result of nearly a decade of research and development, Seachem Stability represents the current state of the art in natural biological management.

Directions: Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 gallons) on the first day with a new aquarium. After that use 1 capful for each 80 L (20 gallons) daily for 7 days. Fish and other aquatic species may be introduced at any time as long as dosage is maintained for 7 days. For optimum bio-filter performance use 1 capful for each 40 L (10 gallons) once a month or with each water change, whenever introducing new fish, or whenever medicating an aquarium.

Tip: Use along with Seachem Prime when setting up a new tank to create an ideal safe environment for your fish.

API Tap Water Conditioner is a super-strength water conditioner that instantly removes chlorine and detoxifies heavy metals in tap water. Its highly concentrated formula is perfect for use when setting up a new aquarium or adding water.

• Removes chlorine and chloramines and detoxifies heavy metals
• Makes new tap water safe for fish
• Super strength, highly concentrated formula

Safe for all aquatic life. Heavy metals, such as copper, lead, and zinc, can be found in most tap water supplies. These metals are toxic to tropical fish; treating the aquarium when adding tap water reduces the risk of fish illness or death from these elements.

Directions: To remove chlorine and detoxify heavy metals: Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) for each 100 gallons (380 L) of aquarium water. To detoxify chloramines: Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) for each 30 gallons (114 L) of aquarium water.

Kordon NovAqua Plus will help protect the health of both fishes and invertebrates by inhibiting viruses and harmful bacteria, and by providing an immune system booster and a protective body slime replacer.

• Provides a protective skin slime coat
• Contains organic immune health aids
• Adds electrolytes and vitamins
• Provides an organic virus inhibitor
• Removes chlorine and toxic metals
• Breaks down chloramines

In addition, NovAqua Plus adds electrolytes needed for proper osmotic balance, and detoxifies tap water by removing all chlorine, balancing alkalinity, and helping stabilize water pH. NovAqua Plus will not harm plants, beneficial bacteria or biological filters contains no phosphates, and will not contaminate ground or wastewater.

The manufacturer states, for any Kordon water conditioners, including the NovAqua products, they are "Nontoxic to humans, pets, and aquatic life." This is included on most of their product labels as well.

1 oz - Treats 60 Gallons
4 oz - Treats 240 Gallons
8 oz - Treats 480 Gallons
16 oz - Treats 960 Gallons
1 Gallon - Treats 7,693 Gallons
5 Gallons - Treats 38,400 Gallons

API Proper pH 6.5 Freshwater Aquarium pH Stabilizer sets and holds pH to 6.5 and resists pH rebound. pH is the measure of the acidity of water, on a scale ranging from 0-14. ApH of 0 is the most acidic, while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline. Water with a pH of 7.0 is considered "neutral". Along with keeping your pH at the correct levels Proper pH 6.5 also removes chlorine, neutralizes chloramines, adds electrolytes & detoxifies heavy metals in freshwater aquariums. It is perfect for soft water species including Tetras, discus, Rasboras, and Angelfish.

• Sets & stabilizes pH to 6.5
• Removes chlorine
• Ideal for Tetras, Discus and Angelfish
• Use when setting up a new tank, adjusting pH in an established tank, and water changes

Neutralizes ammonia and nitrites that can build up in aquarium water. For fresh and saltwater aquariums. Should be used when preparing tap water for fish or high levels of ammonia are detected. Neutralizes harmful ammonia that builds up in water. Acts as a water conditioner by neutralizing chlorine and chloramines-preparing tap water for fish.

• For fresh and saltwater aquariums
• Should be used when preparing tap water
• Acts as a water conditioner

Seachem ParaGuard is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available. Unlike highly toxic and difficult to use formalin based medications, Seachem ParaGuard contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH.

• Parasite Control for marine or freshwater aquariums
• Contains no toxic methanol and will not alter pH
• Safe alternative to formalin

Seachem ParaGuard employs a proprietary, synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers that effectively and efficiently eradicates many ectoparasites (e.g. ich, etc.) and external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions (e.g., fin rot).

It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank.

DIRECTIONS: In the aquarium, use 5 mL (1 capful) to every 40 L (10 gallons). Repeat daily as required as long as fish show no stress. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 gallon). Dips may be extended if fish show no evidence of stress. In case of eye exposure, promptly and thoroughly wash eyes with water and seek medical attention.