API Aqua Essential
Pack size
118 mL
Cost per litre treated
Under 1c
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Bottle treats
4484 L
Dose rate
5 mL per 190 L tap water
Shrimp and invert safe
Yes, per API
Plant safe
Yes, per API
Ammonia dose
5 mL per 38 L
Pack size
237 mL
Cost per litre treated
Under 1c
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Bottle treats
9006 L
Dose rate
5 mL per 190 L tap water
Shrimp and invert safe
Yes, per API
Plant safe
Yes, per API
Ammonia dose
5 mL per 38 L
Pack size
473 mL
Cost per litre treated
Under 1c
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Bottle treats
17974 L
Dose rate
5 mL per 190 L tap water
Shrimp and invert safe
Yes, per API
Plant safe
Yes, per API
Ammonia dose
5 mL per 38 L
API Aqua Essential
Pickup available at Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Usually ready in 24 hours
Key features
- Treats tap water by removing chlorine and chloramine and neutralising heavy metals.
- Removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate at the higher dose rate, according to API.
- For freshwater, saltwater and planted aquariums.
- Safe with snails and shrimp, and can be used alongside other API water conditioners and medications, as stated by API.
Specifications
- Type: concentrated water conditioner
- Dose to treat tap water: 5 mL per 189 L
- Dose to remove ammonia, nitrite and nitrate: 5 mL per 38 L
- Sizes: 118 mL, 237 mL and 473 mL
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for freshwater, marine and planted aquariums, both when setting up and at every water change. It treats the water chemistry but is not a substitute for regular water changes or a working biological filter (the bacteria in your filter that break down fish waste), so keep testing your water.
Care
Measure the dose for the job: the lower rate is for treating new tap water, the higher rate is for bringing down ammonia, nitrite or nitrate.
Warranty and delivery
API does not publish a warranty for this consumable. Any help we give with a faulty bottle is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.
