Fish Water Conditioners

API Pond pH Down slowly lowers the pH of pond water (making it more acidic) without harming delicate pond fish or aquatic plants. Optimal pH for most ponds is 7.0. Contains sulfuric acid.

• Slowly lowers the pH of pond water
• Will not harm delicate pond fish or aquatic plants
• Slowly neutralizes alkaline substances

Slowly neutralizes alkaline substances that cause high pH (pH of pond water is affected by mineral leaching, soil runoff and decomposing waste). A high pH limits the ability of aquatic plants to absorb necessary nutrients. Contains no algae-promoting phosphates.

Directions: Add 1 teaspoon for every 50 gallons of pond water. Mix this dose in a bucket with 2 gallons of pond water and distribute evenly around the perimeter of the pond. Wait 24 hours, test pH again and repeat treatment as necessary.

API Pond Pond Salt provides essential electrolytes fish need to survive with an all-natural salt, made from evaporated sea water. Improves gill function, protects against nitrite toxicity and reduces stress.

• Provides electrolytes
• Improves gill function
• Protects against nitrite toxicity and reduces stress

Helps to maintain a natural balance of electrolytes in the body fluids of pond fish. Can safely be used with all API Pond water conditioners, filtration materials, medications and fish foods. Monitor salt levels with a salt level test kit. Dosage may be doubled for ponds without plants for healthier fish.

Made from all natural sea salt, Pond Salt replaces electrolytes essential for the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide and ammonium. It temporarily blocks the toxic effects of nitrate and is safe and non-toxic to all pond fish.

Dosage:
4.4 lbs treats 550 gallons
9.6 lbs treats 1,200 gallons

Note: Formerly known as PondCare Pond Salt.

API Pond Pond-Zyme is a heavy-duty pond cleaner, containing five specially selected bacterial strains in a stable dry form. Pond-Zyme breaks down fish waste and dead algae that can cause cloudy water, sludge build-up, and debris that clogs pumps and filters.

• Consumes pond sludge
• Powerful pond cleaner with natural bacteria and barley
• Reduces build-up of fish waste

Pond-Zyme can be used in all ornamental koi ponds and water gardens, works in both cold and warm water and may be used during spring start-up and for regular care. Pond-Zyme is a 100% natural product and is safe for all pond fish, plants and wildlife.

Why Use Pond-Zyme

• Maintains sparkling, clean water
• Quickly breaks down fish waste and dead algae
• Digests leaves and grass clippings
• Contains the natural cleaning power of barley
• Reduces pond maintenance
• Highly concentrated formula

Pond-Zyme is a super-concentrated blend of dry bacteria and natural barley that keeps pond water clean and clear. Organic matter accumulates in all garden ponds, forming unsightly sludge. As the sludge decomposes, it consumes oxygen, degrades water quality, and clogs pumps and filters. It is also a breeding ground for fish pathogens. The specially selected bacterial strains in Pond-Zyme work quickly to remove sludge build-up.

Directions: Use the enclosed measuring spoon and sprinkle evenly around the perimeter of the pond. For best results, use Pond-Zyme with API PondCare Accu-Clear, a two-step approach for incomparable water clarity.

• Spring Start-up / End of Season: Add two scoops per 200 US gallons of pond water (757 L) twice a week for 2 weeks.
• Maintenance: Add one scoop per 200 US gallons (757 L) every 2 weeks.

Note: Formerly known as PondCare PondZyme with Barley.

API Pond Pond-Zyme is a heavy-duty pond cleaner, containing five specially selected bacterial strains in a stable dry form. Pond-Zyme breaks down fish waste and dead algae that can cause cloudy water, sludge build-up, and debris that clogs pumps and filters.

• Consumes pond sludge
• Powerful pond cleaner with natural bacteria and barley
• Reduces build-up of fish waste

Pond-Zyme can be used in all ornamental koi ponds and water gardens, works in both cold and warm water and may be used during spring start-up and for regular care. Pond-Zyme is a 100% natural product and is safe for all pond fish, plants and wildlife.

Why Use Pond-Zyme

• Maintains sparkling, clean water
• Quickly breaks down fish waste and dead algae
• Digests leaves and grass clippings
• Contains the natural cleaning power of barley
• Reduces pond maintenance
• Highly concentrated formula

Pond-Zyme is a super-concentrated blend of dry bacteria and natural barley that keeps pond water clean and clear. Organic matter accumulates in all garden ponds, forming unsightly sludge. As the sludge decomposes, it consumes oxygen, degrades water quality, and clogs pumps and filters. It is also a breeding ground for fish pathogens. The specially selected bacterial strains in Pond-Zyme work quickly to remove sludge build-up.

Directions: Use the enclosed measuring spoon and sprinkle evenly around the perimeter of the pond. For best results, use Pond-Zyme with API PondCare Accu-Clear, a two-step approach for incomparable water clarity.

• Spring Start-up / End of Season: Add two scoops per 200 US gallons of pond water (757 L) twice a week for 2 weeks.
• Maintenance: Add one scoop per 200 US gallons (757 L) every 2 weeks.

Note: Formerly known as PondCare PondZyme with Barley.

API Pond Simply-Clear Fast Acting Bacterial Pond Clarifier that quickly clears murky, cloudy water and keeps it clean and clear through natural bacterial action.

• Consumes Phosphates and Nitrates
• Clarifies water of organic and inorganic materials
• Quickly clears pond water

This triple action formula acts fast - clears pond water and breaks down sludge and offers a long-term solution to un-clear pond water. Pond Simply Clear is a fast acting bacteria that feeds on small size organic materials that often cause cloudy water conditions. As the bacteria rapidly grow they shed their outer coating which acts as natural flocculent clumping fine particles.

As the fine particles clump together they either drop to the bottom of the pond or are removed by the pond filter. Once the particles are clumped together the bacteria have a concentrated food source further reducing the causes of cloudy water conditions. The bacteria require phosphates as a necessary food source eliminating it from the water. The fast-acting bacteria are extremely efficient at breaking down dissolved proteins that are associated with poor water clarity. Simply Clear bacteria will quickly clear pond water and digest and eliminate the floating particles.

Dosage:
16 oz: Treats 4,000 Gallons
32 oz: Treats 8,000 Gallons
64 oz: Treats up to 16,000 Gallons
1 Gallon: Treats up to 32,000 Gallons

Dosing Instructions:
Initial dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.
Maintenance dose: Add 1 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons or 1/2 cup per 1,000 U.S. gallons every two weeks.
End of season dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.

API Pond Simply-Clear Fast Acting Bacterial Pond Clarifier that quickly clears murky, cloudy water and keeps it clean and clear through natural bacterial action.

• Consumes Phosphates and Nitrates
• Clarifies water of organic and inorganic materials
• Quickly clears pond water

This triple action formula acts fast - clears pond water and breaks down sludge and offers a long-term solution to un-clear pond water. Pond Simply Clear is a fast acting bacteria that feeds on small size organic materials that often cause cloudy water conditions. As the bacteria rapidly grow they shed their outer coating which acts as natural flocculent clumping fine particles.

As the fine particles clump together they either drop to the bottom of the pond or are removed by the pond filter. Once the particles are clumped together the bacteria have a concentrated food source further reducing the causes of cloudy water conditions. The bacteria require phosphates as a necessary food source eliminating it from the water. The fast-acting bacteria are extremely efficient at breaking down dissolved proteins that are associated with poor water clarity. Simply Clear bacteria will quickly clear pond water and digest and eliminate the floating particles.

Dosage:
16 oz: Treats 4,000 Gallons
32 oz: Treats 8,000 Gallons
64 oz: Treats up to 16,000 Gallons
1 Gallon: Treats up to 32,000 Gallons

Dosing Instructions:
Initial dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.
Maintenance dose: Add 1 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons or 1/2 cup per 1,000 U.S. gallons every two weeks.
End of season dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.

API Pond Simply-Clear Fast Acting Bacterial Pond Clarifier that quickly clears murky, cloudy water and keeps it clean and clear through natural bacterial action.

• Consumes Phosphates and Nitrates
• Clarifies water of organic and inorganic materials
• Quickly clears pond water

This triple action formula acts fast - clears pond water and breaks down sludge and offers a long-term solution to un-clear pond water. Pond Simply Clear is a fast acting bacteria that feeds on small size organic materials that often cause cloudy water conditions. As the bacteria rapidly grow they shed their outer coating which acts as natural flocculent clumping fine particles.

As the fine particles clump together they either drop to the bottom of the pond or are removed by the pond filter. Once the particles are clumped together the bacteria have a concentrated food source further reducing the causes of cloudy water conditions. The bacteria require phosphates as a necessary food source eliminating it from the water. The fast-acting bacteria are extremely efficient at breaking down dissolved proteins that are associated with poor water clarity. Simply Clear bacteria will quickly clear pond water and digest and eliminate the floating particles.

Dosage:
16 oz: Treats 4,000 Gallons
32 oz: Treats 8,000 Gallons
64 oz: Treats up to 16,000 Gallons
1 Gallon: Treats up to 32,000 Gallons

Dosing Instructions:
Initial dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.
Maintenance dose: Add 1 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons or 1/2 cup per 1,000 U.S. gallons every two weeks.
End of season dose: Add 2 oz. per 250 U.S. gallons twice a week for two weeks.

API Pond Stress Coat instantly makes tap water safe for fish, removes chlorine, chloramines and toxic ammonia, reduces stress and adds a protective slime coat for enhanced disease prevention. Use during start-up and regular water changes to help keep your fish healthy and your pond water safe.

• Removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia
• Detoxifies heavy metals from tap water
• Replenishes fish slime coat, reduces stress and heals wounds

Stress Coat completely neutralizes and removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia and detoxifies heavy metals to make water from the hose safe for pond fish. It replenishes the natural protective slime coat, making fish less susceptible to disease during times of high stress. Stress Coat is made with Aloe Vera, which promotes healing and helps restore damaged skin, fins and other fish wounds. Use whenever adding tap water or fish to the pond or when fish are injured.

Made in the USA.

Directions: When adding water to the pond: add 4 Tbsp. per 240 gallons of pond water, or 1/2 cup for each 48- gallons. In areas of known high chloramine use by local water companies, double the dose for added fish protection. When introducing fish to the pond or to promote healing: double the dose. 16 oz treats up to 1,920 gallons. 32 oz treats up to 3,840 gallons. 64 oz treats up to 7,680 gallons. 1 gallon treats up to 15,360 gallons.

Note: Formerly known as Pondcare Stress Coat Plus.

API Pond Stress Coat instantly makes tap water safe for fish, removes chlorine, chloramines and toxic ammonia, reduces stress and adds a protective slime coat for enhanced disease prevention. Use during start-up and regular water changes to help keep your fish healthy and your pond water safe.

• Removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia
• Detoxifies heavy metals from tap water
• Replenishes fish slime coat, reduces stress and heals wounds

Stress Coat completely neutralizes and removes chlorine, chloramines and ammonia and detoxifies heavy metals to make water from the hose safe for pond fish. It replenishes the natural protective slime coat, making fish less susceptible to disease during times of high stress. Stress Coat is made with Aloe Vera, which promotes healing and helps restore damaged skin, fins and other fish wounds. Use whenever adding tap water or fish to the pond or when fish are injured.

Made in the USA.

Directions: When adding water to the pond: add 4 Tbsp. per 240 gallons of pond water, or 1/2 cup for each 48- gallons. In areas of known high chloramine use by local water companies, double the dose for added fish protection. When introducing fish to the pond or to promote healing: double the dose. 16 oz treats up to 1,920 gallons. 32 oz treats up to 3,840 gallons. 64 oz treats up to 7,680 gallons. 1 gallon treats up to 15,360 gallons.

Note: Formerly known as Pondcare Stress Coat Plus.

Seachem Acid Buffer is a non-phosphate buffer to lower pH and buffer with Alkaline Buffer. Both buffers are designed for the planted aquarium or for very hard water where phosphate buffers may pose an algae or cloudiness problem.

• Lowers aquarium pH and buffers from 6.0 to 8.0
• Converts alkalinity into CO2
• For the planted aquarium or very hard water

Seachem Acid Buffer lowers pH and buffers between 5.0 and 8.0 when used with Alkaline Buffer. As Acid Buffer lowers pH it converts carbonate alkalinity (KH) into available CO2. It may also be used to safely lower pH in marine water.

Directions: To lower pH, use 1/4 teaspoon (2g) for every 80 L (20 US gallons) daily until desired pH is reached (this dose lowers alkalinity by about 0.2 meq/L (0.6 dKH)). Larger doses may be required in very hard (KH) or alkaline waters.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Seachem Alkaline Buffer raises the pH and alkalinity (KH) of your aquarium water and holds it steady between 7.2 and 8.5 - an ideal range for most freshwater environments. Alkaline Buffer is safe, gentle, and phosphate-free to reduce the risk of algae or cloudiness.

• Raises pH and increases alkalinity
• Buffers pH between 7.2 and 8.5
• Great for planted aquariums or very hard water

Seachem Alkaline Buffer is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer. This makes it slightly less stable than phosphate buffers, but better suited for planted aquariums where adding more phosphates would lead to an algae problem.

Dosage:
300 grams (10.5 oz): Treats 860 Gallons
600 grams (1.3 lbs): Treats 1,720 Gallons
1.2 kg (2.6 lbs): Treats 3,440 Gallons
4 kg (8.8 lbs): Treats 11,640 Gallons

Directions: To increase pH, use 1 teaspoon (7g) for every 80 L (20 gallons) daily until the desired pH is reached (this dose raises alkalinity by about 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH)). For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. In order to adjust pH gradually, use Alkaline Buffer with Acid Buffer.

FAQ:

• Q: What is the difference between Neutral Regulator, Discus Buffer, Alkaline Buffer, and Acid Buffer
  A: Neutral Regulator and Discus Buffer are phosphate-based buffers providing a very strong and stable buffering system. Alkaline Buffer and Acid Buffer are non-phosphate buffers, which although less stable than a phosphate buffer, are ideal for the planted aquarium where high phosphate levels would lead to an algae problem.
• Q: Is Alkaline Buffer a sodium bicarbonate
  A: Yes, it is a sodium bicarbonate-based buffer.

Seachem Ammonia Alert is an innovative color device for continuously detecting and monitoring free ammonia in aquariums. A sensor changes from yellow to green to blue, relative to the ammonia concentration in the water. Seachem Ammonia Alert detects less than 0.05 mg/L (ppm) free ammonia and alerts you before fish show any signs of stress. It lasts over a year and replacement sensors are available.

• Easy visual gauge to monitor ammonia in your reef or fish tank
• Use in saltwater or freshwater aquariums
• Provides 1 year of ammonia detection

In the absence of free ammonia the unit will assume a yellow or faint yellow-green color. It is normal for the dry sensor to have a greenish hue. It may take up to a few days for a dry sensor to equilibrate with the water. No sampling of water or test procedures are required. The presence of the free ammonia is detectable continuously with a response time of about 15 minutes. Response to decreasing ammonia is slower, requiring about 4 hours to register a SAFE reading.