{"product_id":"api-pond-water-conditioner-32-ounce-bottle-for-koi-pond-care","title":"API Pond Water Conditioner, 946 ml Bottle for Koi Pond Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential is a concentrated pond water conditioner made to prepare tap water for koi and support a healthier pond, with instant treatment in a 32-ounce bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks instantly — treats tap water to help make it safe for fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramines and neutralizes heavy metals — helps protect fish from harmful tap-water chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves ammonia — helps address a toxic pond contaminant from fish waste and decaying matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves nitrites and nitrates — helps manage substances associated with fish waste, breathing problems and algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 32-ounce bottle — provides pond water treatment for starting or maintaining a pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap water can contain chemicals that damage fish gills and tissue, while waste and uneaten food can affect pond water quality. API Pond Aqua Essential is made for koi pond owners preparing tap water and addressing harmful substances when maintaining a pond. Its treatment covers both tap-water contaminants and several substances that can build up in pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does API Pond Aqua Essential do for pond water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential works instantly to condition tap water and help create a safer environment for koi. It removes chlorine and chloramines, which can contribute to gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and fish death. The formula also neutralizes heavy metals found in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it when starting a pond or maintaining one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts concentrated formula is designed to reduce the risk of fish loss during pond care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pond water contaminants does it address?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential also removes ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Ammonia can enter pond water through fish gills, urine and solid waste, as well as uneaten food and decaying organic matter. Small amounts can stress fish, while high amounts can be fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrites can interfere with respiration and suppress the immune system at low levels; high levels can cause suffocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrates can harm fish and contribute to algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I use API Pond Aqua Essential?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential is intended for preparing tap water and for pond maintenance when water tests show high ammonia levels. The treatment addresses multiple water-quality concerns, so it can be used in the context of both new pond setup and ongoing care. Water testing helps identify when ammonia levels are high and the pond needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap-water treatment focuses on chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor pond water, the formula also addresses ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis conditioner suits koi pond owners who want an instant treatment for tap water and a product that also addresses common waste-related water contaminants. It comes as one 32-ounce bottle for pond starting and maintenance, with coverage for both tap-water chemicals and ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.\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 remove from pond water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: API Pond Aqua Essential removes chlorine, chloramines, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates, and neutralizes heavy metals in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How much API Pond Aqua Essential comes in the bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: API Pond Aqua Essential comes in one 32-ounce bottle of concentrated pond water conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679624970583,"sku":"B09VJ4D6MB","price":62.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/api-pond-water-conditioner-bottle-front.jpg?v=1793413077","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/api-pond-water-conditioner-32-ounce-bottle-for-koi-pond-care","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}