API Stress Coat Aquarium Water Conditioner, 18.9 L Bottle for Freshwater Fish

API STRESS COAT is a freshwater aquarium water conditioner that treats tap water and helps protect fish, with a dual-action formula in a 5-Gallon Bottle.

• Removes chlorine and chloramines and neutralizes heavy metals — conditions tap water for aquarium use.
• Contains aloe vera — helps replace the fish’s protective slime coat.
• Supports fish with damaged tissue — the aloe vera formula is scientifically proven to reduce fish stress by 40% and heal damaged tissue.
• Use when adding or changing water, introducing new fish, or caring for sick or injured fish — suits several common aquarium-care situations.
• Recommended by professional fish handlers — brings a product used by aquarium-care professionals to home fishkeeping.

Tap water can contain substances that harm fish, while handling, shipping and fish fighting can disrupt their natural protective coat. API STRESS COAT is made for freshwater aquarium care when preparing water or supporting fish after stressful handling or injury.

What does API STRESS COAT do for aquarium water?

API STRESS COAT conditions tap water by removing chlorine and chloramines and neutralizing heavy metals. These contaminants can harm fish, including by damaging gills and tissue or making it difficult to breathe. The conditioner works instantly to treat the water.

• Designed for freshwater aquariums.
• Helps make tap water suitable for fish.
• The formula does not claim to remove ammonia.

How does the aloe vera formula help fish?

Aloe vera helps replace the protective slime coat that can be interrupted by handling, shipping, fish fighting or other stress. The formula also helps heal torn fins and skin wounds while promoting tissue regeneration.

• Made for use when fish are sick or injured.
• Can be used after adding new fish or during water changes.

When should I use this water conditioner?

Use API STRESS COAT when adding or changing aquarium water, when introducing new fish, and when fish are sick or injured. These uses cover routine water care as well as times when fish may need support after handling or damage.

• One API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 5-Gallon Bottle is included.
• API has developed aquarium-care solutions for almost 60 years.

API STRESS COAT suits freshwater fishkeepers who want to condition tap water and care for fish whose protective coat may be disrupted by handling or stress. Its chlorine- and chloramine-removing formula and aloe vera support make it useful for water changes, new fish and fish needing care for damaged fins or skin.