{"product_id":"api-stress-coat-473ml-with-pump-dispenser","title":"API Stress Coat 473ml with Pump Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-handed pump dosing makes small, frequent water changes fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the same API Stress Coat conditioner sold in other sizes, packaged here in a 473 mL bottle with a pump top rather than a screw cap. Press the pump for quick, mess-free dosing instead of measuring a capful - handy for smaller tanks, frequent top-ups, or anyone who finds capful-measuring fiddly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump-top dispensing for one-handed, no-drip dosing - no cap to fill, tip or rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramines, detoxifies heavy metals, and neutralises ammonia in tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains aloe vera, forming a supplementary slime coat to help fish cope with handling, netting, transport or a new tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with fish, invertebrates and live plants; does not affect biological filtration or pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the standard label dose, this bottle treats roughly 3,594 L - about 1 cent per litre treated at $59.95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL pump-dispenser bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAloe vera leaf, 0.05 g\/100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso treats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, ammonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 10 US gallons (approx. 37.8-38 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble, around handling, netting, transport or new fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater treated per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3,594 L (calculated, not API-published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein skimmers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended while running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 mL per 10 US gallons (about 37.8-38 L) at each water change or top-up. Double the dose around netting, handling, transport, new tank set-up or new fish. API has not published a per-pump mL figure, so dose by measured mL against the label rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, fish, invertebrates and live plants. Not recommended while a protein skimmer is running - turn it off during dosing. For ornamental aquarium fish only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. This is a water conditioner, not a fish medication, and does not treat disease. Dose conservatively around invertebrates and monitor parameters afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aquarium water test kit and a gravel vacuum or siphon for routine partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, including repair, replacement or refund if a bottle or pump arrives faulty or not as described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the pump version offer over the standard bottle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same formula and dose rate - the pump lets you dose one-handed without measuring a capful, suiting frequent small top-ups or smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much water will one 473 mL bottle treat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 3,594 L at the standard label dose of 5 mL per 10 US gallons - calculated from the labelled rate, not a figure API publishes directly. At the current price that works out to about 1 cent per litre treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a marine tank with a protein skimmer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is labelled suitable for saltwater but not recommended while a protein skimmer is running, so switch it off during dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp, snails and other invertebrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - the label states it is safe for fish, invertebrates and plants, and does not affect the biological filter or pH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774198206755,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/APH202_5.png?v=1772082181","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-stress-coat-473ml-with-pump-dispenser","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}