API Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier, 3.8 L, Freshwater & Saltwater Treatment

API AMMO LOCK is a freshwater and saltwater aquarium ammonia detoxifier that treats ammonia, chlorine and chloramines in aquarium or tap water, supplied in a 1-gallon bottle.

• 1-gallon bottle — provides aquarium water treatment in a larger bottle size.
• For freshwater and saltwater aquariums — treats water in either aquarium environment.
• Detoxifies ammonia, chlorine and chloramines — addresses these substances in aquarium water and tap water.
• Converts ammonia to a non-toxic form — treats ammonia without removing it from the water.
• Works instantly — begins detoxifying the treated water right away.

Ammonia can enter aquarium water through fish waste and uneaten food, as well as decaying organic matter. API AMMO LOCK is made for treating water when ammonia is a concern, including after a test detects ammonia and when treating tap water. It also detoxifies chlorine and chloramines.

What does API AMMO LOCK do to ammonia?

API AMMO LOCK converts ammonia into a non-toxic form rather than removing it from aquarium water. API Test Kits can measure a reduction in ammonia after treatment, so a lower test reading does not mean the ammonia has been physically removed. API has developed aquarium-care products for almost 60 years.

• Use an API Test Kit to monitor ammonia levels.
• A 25% water change is still recommended after dosing.

How should I use API AMMO LOCK when ammonia is detected?

If an aquarium tests positive for ammonia, first perform a partial water change, then treat the water with API AMMO LOCK. Dose freshwater or saltwater every two days until ammonia is no longer detected, following the product label directions.

• Continue checking the water for ammonia during treatment.
• Use the label directions for dosing.

Can API AMMO LOCK be used in freshwater and saltwater?

Yes, API AMMO LOCK is formulated for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, and it can also detoxify ammonia in tap water. Its stated uses include treating aquarium water for chlorine and chloramines as well as ammonia.

• One bottle contains API AMMO LOCK aquarium ammonia detoxifier.
• The 1-gallon bottle is the product size.

API AMMO LOCK suits fishkeepers maintaining freshwater or saltwater aquariums who need to treat ammonia, chlorine or chloramines in water. It is especially relevant when an ammonia test is positive, with partial water changes and continued testing included in the treatment routine. Its role is to convert ammonia into a non-toxic form, not to remove ammonia from the aquarium.