API Aqua Essential 118ml

API Aqua Essential is a highly concentrated water conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for fish by removing chlorine, chloramines, and detoxifying heavy metals. It also binds toxic ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, protecting fish and supporting biological filtration in freshwater, saltwater, and planted aquariums.

Key Features

• Instantly removes chlorine and chloramines from tap water

• Detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in aquarium water

• Binds toxic ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, rendering them non-toxic

• Supports biological filtration for healthier aquarium conditions

• Safe for freshwater, saltwater, and planted aquariums

• Compatible with other API products and safe for snails, shrimp, and other aquatic animals

• 118mL bottle for small to medium aquariums

How to Use

• Add 5 mL per 189L of aquarium water to treat tap water

• Add 5 mL per 38L of aquarium water to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate

• Wait 24 hours after dosing, then do a water change for optimal results

• Can be used safely with protein skimmers

• Repeat dosing every 24–48 hours as needed

Why Use Aqua Essential?

Toxic ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate naturally accumulate in aquariums from fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying matter. Aqua Essential binds these compounds, reduces fish stress, and allows beneficial bacteria to process them, ensuring a safer, cleaner environment.