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Stress Coat 1Gal – API
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Product details
Product details
Stress Coat 1Gal – API is a water conditioner designed to make tap water safe for aquarium fish. It instantly removes chlorine and chloramines, and also detoxifies heavy metals. In addition to conditioning, it contains Aloe Vera to support fish during stress and help protect damaged tissue while natural healing is underway. Stress Coat Plus is commonly used when setting up a tank, performing water changes, adding new fish, or treating fish that have torn skin or fins after injury or rough handling.
Features:
- Instantly removes chlorine and chloramines from tap water
- Detoxifies heavy metals to help make treated water safer for fish
- Helps reduce fish stress during events like handling, shipping, and water changes
- Replaces slime coat during times of stress, which can help limit electrolyte loss
- Supports healing of damaged tissue with Aloe Vera (“nature’s liquid bandage”)
Specifications:
- Product size: 1 US gallon
- Dosage (general use): Add 5 ml per 10 US gallons (38 L) of water
- Dosage (large aquariums): 1/2 cup (120 ml) for each 240 US gallons (912 L) of aquarium water
- When to use: When setting up the aquarium, changing water, adding new fish, or when fish are damaged by injury or disease
- Helpful pairing: Use Stress Coat together with API Stress Zyme to support good water quality
- Manufacturing: Made in the USA




