{"product_id":"aqua-medic-variocare-1000ml","title":"Aqua Medic Variocare 1000ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA colour-changing acid cleaner that shows you exactly when it's spent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAqua Medic Variocare is a 1000 ml concentrated cleaning solution for descaling and de-fouling aquarium equipment — pump housings, impeller wells, powerheads and similar hardware — for both freshwater and marine systems. It's an equipment cleaner, not a water treatment: it's used to soak parts outside the tank, never dosed into the display or sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in spent indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — the solution is red when active and turns yellow once its cleaning capacity is used up, so you know when to mix a fresh batch instead of guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrate, not ready-to-use\u003c\/strong\u003e — dilute 100 ml Variocare to 1000 ml water for routine descaling; use it stronger, or undiluted, on heavier limescale and calcium buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on fresh and marine equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for pump and hardware parts from either system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak, don't scrub first\u003c\/strong\u003e — parts go into the diluted solution for several hours (up to 24 hours maximum), then get rinsed under running water and brushed clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 ml (1 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM100900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4025901138511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmidosulfonic (sulfamic) acid, with a methyl red colour indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal equipment soak only — not for use in the display aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix 100 ml Variocare with 1000 ml water for standard descaling. For heavy limescale or calcium buildup, use a stronger dilution or the concentrate undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerge the equipment fully and leave it to soak. A few hours is enough for routine cleaning; don't leave parts in the solution longer than 24 hours. Rinse thoroughly under running water and brush away any remaining residue before putting the part back into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solution is reusable: keep using the same batch until the colour shifts from red to yellow, which signals its cleaning capacity is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e descaling and de-fouling return pumps, powerheads, wavemakers, impeller wells and other hard, non-porous aquarium hardware from freshwater or marine systems, soaked outside the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dosing into a running aquarium or sump — Variocare is a corrosive cleaning acid, not a water conditioner, and must never be added directly to water your fish or corals are living in. Rinse equipment thoroughly before returning it to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariocare carries the hazard statements H315 (causes skin irritation), H319 (causes serious eye irritation) and H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects). Wear gloves and eye protection when handling it, keep it away from children, and don't let the concentrate or the used soak solution reach your display aquarium or sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a chemical consumable, Variocare isn't covered by a product warranty, but your purchase is still protected by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. It ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Variocare on my display tank while livestock is in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Variocare is an external equipment cleaner. Remove the pump, powerhead or other part from the tank, soak it in the diluted solution away from the aquarium, then rinse thoroughly before reinstalling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when the solution needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch the colour. Variocare is red when it still has cleaning capacity and turns yellow once it's exhausted — at that point, mix a fresh batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it stronger than the standard 1:10 dilution?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Aqua Medic's standard ratio is 100 ml Variocare to 1000 ml water for routine descaling; for heavier calcium or limescale buildup, use a more concentrated mix or the product undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Variocare safe for both freshwater and marine equipment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's suitable for hardware from either system, used as an external soak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Medic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55285030519075,"sku":"AM100900","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/aqua-medic-variocare-1000ml-43506875105571.webp?v=1790234314","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-medic-variocare-1000ml","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}