API Aqua Essential – Complete Aquarium Water Conditioner

Product Overview

API Aqua Essential Water Conditioner is a highly concentrated all-in-one solution that instantly makes tap water safe for aquarium life. It removes harmful chlorine, chloramine, and detoxifies heavy metals, while also neutralising toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Its powerful formula binds harmful elements into non-toxic forms, allowing your biofilter to work more effectively and supporting a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Ideal for new tank setups, water changes, and emergency treatment.

Features & Benefits

• Instantly makes tap water safe for fish by neutralizing chlorine and chloramine

• Detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate to prevent stress and fish loss

• Safe for freshwater, saltwater, and planted aquariums

• Supports biofilter function by rendering toxins harmless

• Compatible with other API water conditioners and treatments

• Safe for shrimp, snails, and other aquatic invertebrates

• Won’t affect protein skimmers or pH when used as directed

Instructions

• To treat tap water: Add 5 ml per 50 gallons (190L)

• To detoxify ammonia/nitrite/nitrate: Add 5 ml per 10 gallons (38L)

• Wait 24 hours, then perform a water change for optimal results

• Safe to re-dose within 24 hours if necessary – no harm to aquatic life

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it affect my protein skimmer?

No. Aqua Essential will not disrupt protein skimmer performance.

Can I overdose API Aqua Essential?

The formula has a safety margin, but always follow label instructions.

Is it safe for shrimp, snails, or plants?

Yes. It is completely safe for all aquatic life including invertebrates.

Can it be used with other API products?

Absolutely. It works well with API Stress Coat and other treatments.

Will it change my pH?

No. When used as directed, Aqua Essential has no impact on pH.