API Pond Water Conditioner, 3.8 L Stress Coat with Aloe Vera

API POND STRESS COAT is a freshwater pond water conditioner that makes tap water safe for fish and plants by removing chlorine, chloramines, and ammonia, with one 1-gallon (3.785 L) container treating up to 15,360 gallons (58,127 L).

• Removes chlorine, chloramines, and ammonia, and neutralizes heavy metals — conditions tap water for freshwater ponds.
• Contains natural Aloe Vera — scientifically proven to reduce fish stress.
• One gallon treats up to 15,360 gallons — a large-format supply for pond water conditioning.
• Use for pond setup, water changes, new fish, or fish affected by injury or disease — one conditioner for several pond-care situations.
• Safe for freshwater pond fish and plants, surrounding wildlife, and pets — suited to pond environments beyond the water itself.

Tap water needs conditioning before it is added to a freshwater pond, and fish may also need support when they are introduced or have been injured. API POND STRESS COAT is made for those routine pond-care moments, helping prepare water while conditioning fish skin and fins. Pond professionals recommend the formula, which is designed for use with fish such as koi, catfish, and goldfish.

When should I use API POND STRESS COAT?

Use API POND STRESS COAT when setting up a pond, adding or changing pond water, introducing new fish, or when fish have been damaged by injury or disease. The conditioner works instantly on tap-water chemicals and is intended for freshwater ponds.

• Suitable for regular water additions and water changes.
• For new fish, use the double dose to promote healing.
• API has developed research-driven pond and aquarium care products for more than 60 years.

What does this pond water conditioner remove?

API POND STRESS COAT removes chlorine, chloramines, and ammonia from tap water and neutralizes heavy metals. These are the specific water contaminants addressed by the formula, so it can be used when preparing tap water for a freshwater pond.

• Conditions tap water as it removes the named chemicals.
• Designed to help make pond water safe for fish.

How much API POND STRESS COAT should I use?

For water added to the pond, use 120 mL for every 480 gallons (1,817 L) of pond water. When introducing fish, double the dose. The 1-gallon container provides enough conditioner to treat up to 15,360 gallons (58,127 L) at the standard water-addition rate.

• Measure the dose against the volume of pond water being treated.
• Use the doubled dose when introducing fish to promote healing.

How does the Aloe Vera formula support fish?

The conditioner contains natural Aloe Vera and is formulated to condition fish skin and promote healthy skin and fins. API’s formula has been scientifically proven to reduce fish stress; high stress can cause fish to lose their slime coat, leaving them more susceptible to disease.

• For freshwater ponds with fish and pond plants.
• Also safe for surrounding wildlife and pets.

API POND STRESS COAT suits pond keepers who need to condition tap water during setup or water changes, or care for fish when adding new pond residents. Its measured treatment rate, broad freshwater pond use, and Aloe Vera formula make it a practical fit for ponds with koi, catfish, goldfish, and other fish.