Water Conditioners

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

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

SulfaPlex is an effective and safe treatment for many bacterial, fungal and protozoan infestations in the aquarium. While it can be used in both freshwater and saltwater, it is particularly effective against the common bacterial and fungal infections of freshwater fish. It is also among the gentler antibiotics, and great for treating fish that are already stressed. It is easily removed with carbon and does not impair nitrification.

• Treats Many Bacterial, Fungal, and Protozoan Infestations
• Broad Spectrum Antibiotic and Anti-Fungal Medicatoin
• Absorbed Through Gills
• Marine & Freshwater
• One of the Gentler Antibiotics, Great for Treating Fish that are Already Stressed.

INSTRUCTIONS: Dosing in Water Remove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication. Turn off UV filters, ozone filters, and remove chemical filtration like MatrixCarbon and Purigen. Use 2-3 measures (included) per every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat this dose every 72 hours for a maximum of 3 weeks. Dosing in Food SulfaPlex is most effective when used in the water, but it can also be added to the food. Feed the medicated food mix (recipe below) every day until the infection clears or up to 3 weeks. 1 scoop SulfaPlex, 1 scoop Focus, 1 tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food). A few drops of water if using a dry food. To enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard or Entice. After Treating When the treatment period is over, SulfaPlex can easily be removed using activated filter carbon like MatrixCarbon. It does not linger in the substrate or filter media of the tank.

INGREDIENTS: sulfathiazole (69%) Inactive ingredients: excipients (31%)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Raises the pH of freshwater aquariums. Improper pH can stress fish and cause diseases. Use a test kit regularly to accurately monitor pH. Contains Sodium Hydroxide.

• Aquarium pH adjuster
• Raises pH of freshwater aquariums
• Helps maintain proper pH for fish health

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 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.

Tetra BettaSafe conditions tap water safe for your Bettas by neutralizing chlorine and heavy metals present in municipal water supplies.

• Makes tap water safe for Bettas
• Complete formula, works in seconds
• Neutralizes chlorine and heavy metals

BettaSafe also neutralizes chloramines by breaking down the bond between chlorine and ammonia while reducing both fish toxic chlorine and ammonia components.

In addition, BettaSafe enhances the natural protective slime coating of Bettas to help wounds heal and protect fish from abrasions.

API Aquarium Start Up Pack provides a perfect combination of products to start your new aquarium off the right way. The Stress Coat makes tap water safe for fish while also reducing fish stress.

• Helps safely start an aquarium
• Stress Coat makes tap water safe
• Quick Start beings the aquarium cycle

The Quick Start allows for the instant addition of fish and starts the aquarium cycle while limiting the amount of toxic ammonia and nitrite to help prevent fish loss.

Beckett Barley Straw for New and Healthy Ponds is a natural filter for your pond or water garden. Keep your pond clean and clear with natural barley straw bales. When used correctly, these all-natural bales help control unwanted algae blooms in your pond. Excellent for preventive maintenance prior to algae bloom conditions and in the winter months. Barley bales are safe to use in ponds with live animals and plants.

• Natural Filter to Keep your Pond Clean and Clear
• Controls Algae Blooms in your Pond
• 1 Bale Treats up to 1,000 Gallons
• Pond Barley Straw is Safe for Live Animals

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.

Aqueon Water Conditioner helps create a safe, habitable environment for your aquarium fish. It instantly neutralizes harmful chlorine and chloramines found in tap water, and restores the fishs natural slime coat on skin and gills to counteract the negative effects of netting and transportation.

• Makes tap water safe for fish
• Instantly neutralizes chlorine and chloramines in tap water
• Aids in restoring a fishs natural slime coat

Aqueon Water Conditioner also detoxifies heavy metals present in tap water, as well as toxic ammonia and other contaminants released from fish waste. Creating a safe, neutral aquatic habitat helps reduce stress on fish as they adapt to a new environment. Safe for fresh and saltwater aquariums.

Made in the USA.

Directions: Add 5 ml (1 tsp) per 10 gallons of water. Dosage cap included.

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.

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.

Fill your Betta aquarium or bowl with API Betta Water and add your fish instantly. API Betta Water for freshwater aquariums is pre-conditioned with no heavy metals, chlorines or chloramines, is pH balanced, contains low mineral content and is ammonia free. Just pour the water directly into your Betta bowl or aquarium and youre done, making setting up new aquariums and water changes quick and easy. Use this pre-conditioned water when starting a new Betta bowl or aquarium, or when changing the water. For best results, use during weekly water changes.

• Pre-conditioned water is ready to use with no extra preparation or waiting time needed
• Simpy pour in the Betta Water and add your Betta fish instantly
• Water is pH balanced, contains no chlorine or chloramines or heavy metals, has low mineral content, and is ammonia free
• Use when starting a new Betta bowl or aquarium and when changing water

Blue Life Red Slime Control by Blue Life USA will quickly and safely remove the red slime (Cyano bacteria) from your aquarium without harming any of its inhabitants. In addition, unlike some other products, Red Slime Control will not discolor your aquariums water.

• Reef safe
• Quick and effective
• Will not discolor water
• Veterinarian approvd

Red Slime Control is safe for all types of Saltwater Aquariums and will not harm any of your fish, corals or other reef invertebrates. Take control of Red Slime before it takes control of your aquarium! This package will treat 400 gallons (1514 liters).

Directions:
For best results, siphon out as much red slime algae as possible from your aquarium. Remove a cup of water from your aquarium. Mix 1 level scoop of Red Slime Control in the cup for every 10 gallons (37.9 liters) of water in your aquarium. Dissolve thoroughly and pour solution into the aquarium. In rare cases when there is still live red slime remaining after 5 days, perform a 25% water change and repeat dosage.

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

A liquid extract of barley straw especially helpful where bottom drains are present. An environmentally responsible, cost-efficient pond conditioner that is a clean and easy, natural and organic approach to a healthy pond environment.

• An Environmentally Responsible, Cost Efficient Pond Conditioner
• Clean And Easy
• Natural and organic approach to a health pond environment
• Goes To Work On Contact
• An environmentally responsible, cost efficient pond conditioner

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.