API Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 473 ml Bottle

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API NITRA-ZORB filtration media should not fully replace other media; it is for temporary use only.

Is it correct for the #2 bottle in the API AMMONIA TEST KIT to have a slightly bigger hole in the spout than the #1 does? I’m concerned my test kit isn’t accurate because of this. No, calcium levels need to be monitored and maintained in reef or marine aquariums, as improper levels can be harmful to corals and crustaceans.Here's another guy that got the Salifert NH3 test and had some problems even getting an ammonia reading. API PROPER pH products are pH buffers. They set the pH of aquarium water at a particular level, and also function as a dechlorinator. This means no additional dechlorinator is needed when using these products to treat water.

Both of these kits may be used in marine aquariums; however, the API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT will allow you to test for ammonia, high range pH, nitrite, and nitrate in your tank, while API REEF MASTER TEST KIT tests for calcium, carbonate hardness, phosphate, and nitrate – all of which need to be maintained at appropriate levels for a thriving reef aquarium. Aloe Vera extract also forms a slime coat on the fish’s body to serve as a barrier to electrolyte loss in the fish, which further promotes overall fish health and well-being. Although both the api aqua essential and prime systems offer excellent water treatment solutions, below are a few differences in their features and specifications:Seachem Prime and API Stress Coat are two commonly used water conditioners for aquariums. Seachem Prime is a multi-purpose product, designed to remove chlorine and chloramine from tap water, detoxify any heavy metals present in the tank and provide some essential electrolytes that fish need. In addition, it can also be used as an emergency treatment if there’s ammonia or nitrite poisoning in the tank. No, API STRESS COAT does not affect the biological filter (natural aquarium cycle) or your water’s pH levels.

Prime and API conditioner are two different types of specialty chemicals used in the oil and gas industry. Prime conditioners are designed to improve the quality of crude oils by removing undesirable properties, such as waxes, paraffin deposits, suspended solids and other contaminants. API Conditioners on the other hand are mainly used to reduce foaming or emulsification problems in refining processes or in downstream applications like fuel storage tanks or pipelines. For those of you who DO use the API TWC, this makes it important to know whether your tap water is treated with chlorine or chloramine, which I did not know until now. Ultimately only you can decide if this product is right for you based on your own personal experiences so we recommend doing plenty of research before investing in any type of aquatic treatment system. What is the Difference between Prime And Api Conditioner? Once a dose is provided to the aquarium, it is recommended to wait for 24 to 48 hours between doses.It would be best if you used API Stress Coat every time you’re exposing your fish to any form of stress. Can API ACCU-CLEAR™ water clarifier be used if I have added salt to the water in my freshwater aquarium as part of a supportive treatment for fish? While both api aqua prime and essential have their pros and cons, here are the key advantages and disadvantages of the former when compared to the latter: Api Aqua Essential can be used safely with Axolotls without any adverse effects on their health or well being. Seachem Vs Api

Use API NITRATE TEST KIT weekly or bi-weekly to ensure your nitrate levels are safe for fish, or whenever you suspect you may have high nitrate levels in your tank. Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL is designed to treat chloramines without the need to use a double dose.  For those customers who automatically double dose there is not a problem using Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL for this, but it is not necessary.Using dosing cap on bottle, add 5 ml. per 50 gallons (189L) of aquarium water to treat tap water. Add 5 ml. per 10 gallons (37L) of aquarium water to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. We advise you to wait 24 hours after dosing then do a water change. If you dose within that 24 hour period there is no danger to the animals/plants in your aquarium. A follow-up water change is always beneficial to an aquatic system.