{"product_id":"api-pond-water-conditioner-16-fl-oz-bottle-for-koi-and-fish","title":"API Pond Water Conditioner, 16 fl oz Bottle for Koi and Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential is a concentrated pond water conditioner designed to help make tap water suitable for koi and other fish, with a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle for treating pond water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks instantly — treats tap water for pond use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramines — addresses common tap-water chemicals that can harm fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralizes heavy metals — helps reduce exposure to metals in tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves ammonia, nitrites and nitrates — helps address toxic compounds in pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle — provides concentrated treatment for pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap water can contain substances that affect fish gills, breathing and overall wellbeing. API Pond Aqua Essential is made for preparing water when starting a pond or maintaining one, and for addressing elevated ammonia when test results show high levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does API Pond Aqua Essential treat in tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt removes chlorine and chloramines and neutralizes heavy metals in tap water. The treatment works instantly, helping make new or replacement tap water suitable for fish in a pond. These chemicals can cause gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and, in severe cases, fish death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for pond water, including water for koi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a tap-water conditioner when starting or maintaining a pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is this pond conditioner useful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse API Pond Aqua Essential when preparing tap water for a pond or when maintaining pond water and test results show high ammonia. Its concentrated formula is designed to reduce the risk of fish loss during pond start-up and ongoing care. Follow the product label for application directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish continually release ammonia through their gills, urine and solid waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneaten food and decaying organic matter also contribute ammonia to pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it address ammonia, nitrites and nitrates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential removes ammonia, nitrites and nitrates from pond water. Ammonia can stress fish at low levels and become fatal at high levels; nitrites can inhibit respiration and suppress the immune system, while higher levels can cause suffocation. Nitrates can harm fish and contribute to algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh ammonia test results are a reason to address ammonia in the pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish waste and uneaten fish food are sources of nitrites and nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential suits pond keepers preparing tap water for koi and other fish, starting a pond, or maintaining water when ammonia test results are high. Its concentrated formula treats tap-water chemicals and targets several fish-harming compounds in pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does API Pond Aqua Essential pond water conditioner remove?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: API Pond Aqua Essential pond water conditioner removes chlorine, chloramines, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates, and neutralizes heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can API Pond Aqua Essential be used when starting a pond?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. API Pond Aqua Essential pond water conditioner treats tap water instantly and is made for preparing water when starting or maintaining a pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55659735646551,"sku":"B09VJ6QP36","price":33.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/api-pond-aqua-essential-conditioner-front-bottle.jpg?v=1793311431","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/api-pond-water-conditioner-16-fl-oz-bottle-for-koi-and-fish","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}