{"product_id":"api-tapwater-conditioner-30ml","title":"API Tapwater Conditioner - 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne small bottle detoxifies hundreds of litres of tap water.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Tap Water Conditioner is a concentrated dechlorinator from Mars Fishcare that neutralises chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals in a single dose, so treated water is safe for fish immediately. This 30 mL bottle suits occasional water changers who just need a top-up size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutralises chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals\u003c\/strong\u003e — including copper, lead and zinc — in tap water, in one dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks instantly\u003c\/strong\u003e — no standing time before treated water can go into the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly concentrated\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 mL treats 38 L for chlorine and heavy metals, or 5 mL treats 114 L for chloramine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e sodium thiosulfate (30.2%) and EDTA tetrasodium salt (9.8%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium thiosulfate 30.2%, EDTA tetrasodium salt 9.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConcentrate pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard — not classified as dangerous goods for transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 30 mL bottle treats about 684 L at the chloramine dose — roughly 137 average 5 L water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats (chloramine dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 mL (this bottle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e684 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 mL (1.25 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e820 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,690 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,403 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,784 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 L (1 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86,640 L\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\u003eMeasure with a dosing syringe and add directly to tap water before or as it goes into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine and heavy metals: 1 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloramine: 5 mL per 30 US gallons (114 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure which disinfectant your water supplier uses? Dose at the chloramine rate to be safe — it treats less water per millilitre but neutralises both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and saltwater (marine) aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditioning tap water for water changes and new tank set-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrying the product before committing to a larger bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing directly into a stocked, running aquarium at more than label strength — treat new water separately first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge systems needing frequent bulk water changes — the 3.8 L bottle works out more convenient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentrate carries hazard warnings from API's Safety Data Sheet: \"Causes severe skin burns and eye damage\" (H314), \"May cause an allergic skin reaction\" (H317), \"May cause respiratory irritation\" (H335), and \"Very toxic to aquatic life\" (H400). Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrate and store locked up away from children and pets. If swallowed, rinse the mouth without inducing vomiting and seek medical attention; for skin or eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Once diluted into aquarium water at the label dose, the treated water is safe for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — check chlorine, chloramine and ammonia before and after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-tapwater-conditioner\"\u003eAPI Tap Water Conditioner (118 mL \/ 237 mL \/ 473 mL)\u003c\/a\u003e — step up to a bigger bottle once you know your routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, including that it's of acceptable quality and fit for purpose. Contact us if a bottle arrives faulty or damaged. Ships as standard freight — not classified as a dangerous good for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much do I use per water change?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L) for chlorine and heavy metals, or 5 mL per 30 US gallons (114 L) if your supply is chloraminated — most South East Queensland mains water is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to wait before adding fish after dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. API states the conditioner works instantly, so treated tap water can go straight into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this small bottle run out quickly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the chloramine dose it treats about 684 L, which covers roughly 68 water changes of 10 L each — plenty for most small home aquariums for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for invertebrates and live plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label states the product is safe for all aquatic life in fresh and saltwater, but doesn't give specific invertebrate or plant wording beyond that. 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