API POND STRESS COAT (64 fl oz) Pond Water Conditioner - Quickly Makes Tap Water Safe for Fish & Plants - Up to 7680 Gallons - Removes Chlorine, Ammonia & More - Natural Aloe Vera

About This

• API POND STRESS COAT – This water conditioner contains Aloe Vera and helps protect fish's skin and instantly removes chlorine as it conditions tap water, and should be used when setting up a pond, adding new fish, or changing pond water.
• Fast and Effective – Protects fish and removes harmful-to-fish chemicals from tap water to make water safe. Promotes healthy skin and fins.
• Safety First – Safe for freshwater ponds, fish and pond plants, as well as surrounding wildlife and pets. Use when adding or changing water, when adding new fish, and when fish are damaged by injury or disease.
• How to Use – When adding water to the pond: add 120 ml for every 480 gallons of pond water. When introducing fish to the pond, double the dose to promote healing. Includes 64 fl oz for treating up to 7,680 gallons.
• Why API Products? – For over 60 years, we've been a leader in the aquatics industry, developing and perfecting products and solutions for indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds. Today, our family of products includes treatments, testing, and nutrition.

Overview

• Liquid Volume : 64 fluid ounces
• Item Form : Liquid
• A natural pond has a constant supply of fresh water flowing into it, such as from a stream or spring. Water also flows out of a natural pond, taking fish waste and other toxins with it. This isn’t true for most garden ponds as they are closed systems. Garden ponds also tend to be much smaller than natural ponds, so they do not offer the amount of water per fish that you find in nature. For these reasons, water treatments are necessary to keep water conditions safe for both fish and plant life and for clearer water.
• Following specific steps each season allows you to create a backyard retreat you’ll enjoy all year long! For more information about what’s needed each season, check out more below.
• Summer is the time to sit back and enjoy all of your hard work! You’ll need to continue regular care for your pond that includes adding beneficial bacteria like API POND-ZYME and API POND ECOFIX. While everything looks great, you’ll want to closely monitor the water conditions so that you can protect the health of your pond including plants and fish. Algae grows in the presence of sunlight where there is excess nutrients in the pond water for the algae to feed on. API POND ALGAEFIX has been used for over 18 years to effectively control green water algae, string algae, and blanketweed without harming fish or plants. At this time it could be beneficial to do a partial water change, adding API POND STRESS COAT and API POND SALT and fertilizing your pond plants.
• Performing a few simple steps in the autumn will prepare your fish and plants for the long, cold winter ahead and lay the foundation for a healthy start in the spring. We recommend removing excess organic matter (like leaves and grass clippings, for example) to reduce fish stress during the winter months. Use a net to remove as many leaves as possible. Routine addition of API POND ECOFIX or API POND-ZYME throughout the season promotes healthy water quality and reduces the amount of organic matter you need to remove at the end of the season. It is also important to perform a 25% water change, adding API POND STRESS COAT and API POND SALT to make the tap water safe and to replenish important electrolytes which aid fish during the stressful winter months.
• In cooler climates, when the water temperature drops, fish will naturally eat less than at warmer temperatures. Once the water temperature drops below 42⁰F, fish will cease eating and if they have been fed properly through the summer and autumn, they will have ample reserves to survive the rigors of winter. It is also important to ensure your pond has circulation to keep an open area on the ponds surface throughout the winter months to prevent the buildup of toxic gases which can accumulate from the decomposition of organic matter.
• At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For over 50 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world.
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