{"product_id":"api-pond-aqua-essential","title":"API Pond Aqua Essential Water Conditioner | 16 oz, 32 oz \u0026 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI Pond Aqua Essential Water Conditioner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is API’s concentrated pond conditioner. It is meant to make new tap water safer for fish and to bind ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate so they are less harmful while your biofilter catches up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTap water often carries chlorine, chloramine, and metals. Fish also add ammonia through gills, urine, and waste. Uneaten food and rotting plants add more. This formula is intended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove chlorine and chloramine in tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp neutralize common tap-water heavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBind ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate so they are less toxic, which lets the biofilter process them more easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse it at pond start-up, any time you add or change water, and any time a test kit shows high ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis product is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e an algaecide, \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a sludge tablet, and \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a replacement for filtration, aeration, or water changes. If ammonia stays high after a week of dosing, change water — do not only add more conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes and coverage (when dosed as directed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo different rates. Use the lighter rate for tap water. Use the heavier rate only when you are treating measured ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat tap water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ml per 50 U.S. gallons, or 50 ml (about ¼ cup) per 500 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetoxify ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ml per 10 U.S. gallons, or 50 ml per 100 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAbout how much tap water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAbout how much water at the ammonia dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~4,730 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~946 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~9,460 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~1,892 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~37,850 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~7,570 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure pond volume, or measure only the gallons of new tap water you are adding. Do not guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cap to measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a water change or fill: dose the \u003cstrong\u003enew tap water\u003c\/strong\u003e at 50 ml per 500 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a test kit shows high ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate: dose the \u003cstrong\u003ewhole pond\u003c\/strong\u003e at 50 ml per 100 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may repeat the ammonia dose every 24 hours if tests are still high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf tests are still high after 7 days, do a partial water change and keep aeration strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest before you dose. Do not treat “just in case” at the ammonia rate on a clean pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the filter and aeration running. The conditioner binds waste; bacteria still have to finish the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPI recommends Pond Stress Coat when you are moving or quarantining fish. You can use it with Aqua Essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a filter and UV for green water. Pair with muck tablets or Pure Bale for sludge and weekly biological support. Those are different jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish and plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntended for ornamental ponds with fish and plants when used as directed. Does not change pH. Follow the label. Increase aeration if fish show stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this is not:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livewateraquariums.com\/products\/apn-algae-no-mo\" title=\"Algae No-Mo\"\u003eAlgae No-Mo\u003c\/a\u003e or AlgaeFix (visible algae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livewateraquariums.com\/products\/evolution-aqua-pure-bale-in-a-bottle\" title=\"Pure Bale\"\u003ePure Bale\u003c\/a\u003e (barley \/ bacteria gel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livewateraquariums.com\/products\/clearlake-muck-eliminator-tablets\" title=\"ClearLake Muck Eliminator Tablets\"\u003eClearLake Muck Eliminator Tablets\u003c\/a\u003e (bottom sludge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a complete water-change substitute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeed help matching a bottle to pond size or a water-change volume? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livewateraquariums.com\/policies\/contact-information\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I dose the whole pond or only the new water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTap-water rate: dose for the gallons you are adding. Ammonia rate: dose the whole pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this clear green water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It treats chlorine and helps detoxify nitrogen waste. Use UV plus an algae product when that is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Pure Bale or muck tablets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, different jobs. Do not dump everything in at once if fish already look stressed. Condition the new water first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I overdose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPI says the formula has some margin. Still follow the label. Extra aeration is the first response if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API (Mars Fishcare)","offers":[{"title":"16 oz (473 ml)","offer_id":50644250427585,"sku":"424E","price":14.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz (946 ml)","offer_id":50644250460353,"sku":"424G","price":28.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon (3.78 L)","offer_id":50644250493121,"sku":"424C","price":111.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8493\/2661\/files\/00-api-pond-aqua-essential-all-sizes.jpg?v=1790190129","url":"https:\/\/livewateraquariums.com\/products\/api-pond-aqua-essential","provider":"Live Water Aquariums \u0026 Ponds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}