About this item

• Contains one (1) API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 16 ounce bottle; treats up to 4,730 U.S. Gallons
• WORKS INSTANTLY: Highly concentrated aquarium treatment works instantly to remove harmful chemicals, making tap water safe for fish in freshwater, saltwater and planted aquariums; Reduces the risk of fish loss when starting or maintaining a fish tank
• DECHLORINATOR: Removes chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals which are found in tap water and can cause gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and fish death
• AMMONIA REMOVER: Removes the toxic ammonia 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
• NITRITES AND NITRATES REMOVER: Produced by fish waste and uneaten fish food, nitrites inhibit respiration and suppress the immune system at low levels, while high levels cause suffocation; Nitrates can be harmful to fish and lead to algae growth

• From the manufacturer

  

  API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner makes tap water safe for fish by removing all harmful chemicals

  DECHLORINATOR API AQUA ESSENTIAL removes chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals. Tap water contains chemicals, such as chlorine and chloramines, which make water safe for drinking, but 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.	AMMONIA REMOVER API AQUA ESSENTIAL removes toxic ammonia. Fish continually release ammonia into the aquarium through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the water. Even small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish. Ammonia is the #1 killer of freshwater fish.	NITRITES REMOVER API AQUA ESSENTIAL removes nitrites which are produced by fish waste and uneaten fish food. Nitrites inhibit respiration and suppress the immune system at low levels, while high levels cause suffocation.	NITRATES REMOVER API AQUA ESSENTIAL removes nitrates. Excessive nitrate provides a nitrogen source that can stimulate algal blooms. A high nitrate level also indicates a build-up of fish waste and organic compounds, resulting in poor water quality and contributing to the likelihood of fish disease. Maintaining a low nitrate level improves the health of fish and invertebrates. Aquarium water should be tested for nitrate once a week to ensure the nitrate does not reach an undesirable level.

  

  AQUA ESSENTIAL binds ammonia, nitrite & nitrate for up to 48 hrs.

  Bound ammonia or nitrite is metabolically available for the beneficial bacteria of the biological filter to process. In aquariums with high levels, overstocked with fish, or extremely overfed, do a partial water change after 24 hours.

  	API AQUA ESSENTIAL	API STRESS COAT	API TAP WATER CONDITIONER	API AMMO-LOCK	API QUICK START
  Chlorine	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Chloramines	✓	✓	✓	✓
  Heavy metals	✓	✓	✓
  Ammonia	✓			✓	✓
  Nitrites	✓				✓
  Nitrates	✓
  Stress		✓
  Damaged tissue		✓
  Fish bagging/transportation		✓

  

  Submerse yourself in your 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 description
  Size:16 Fl OZ (Pack of 1)

  Treat your tap water, and provide a safe environment for freshwater fish instantly and easily with API AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner. Tap water contains chlorine, chloramines and ammonia which can cause gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and death. API AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner works instantly as a water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramines from tap water and neutralize heavy metals. API AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioners good for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. API AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner also removes toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to restore a healthy aquatic environment when your test results show high levels of ammonia, which is extremely toxic for fish. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For close to 60 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.