{"product_id":"fluval-water-conditioner","title":"Fluval Water Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne dose makes tap water safe for fish by neutralising the chlorine and chloramine your water supplier adds to keep it safe for humans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Water Conditioner is a fast-acting dechlorinator for use before any water change or new tank fill, formulated to work without clouding the water. It's sold in five sizes — 30 mL through to 2 L — so you can match the bottle to a single starter tank or a busy multi-tank fishroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutralises chlorine and chloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two chemicals municipal water treatment adds that are toxic to fish gills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves undesirable metals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fluval doesn't name the specific metals covered, so treat this as general heavy-metal neutralisation rather than a targeted claim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoats scales and fins\u003c\/strong\u003e — an added colloid compound that helps protect against minor scrapes and cuts, on top of dechlorination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard dose (chlorine + metals)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 37.85 L (10 US gal) of new water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull-protection dose (chloramine + scale\/fin coating)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 37.85 L (10 US gal) of new water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval states that overdosing poses no danger to fish, so it's safe to round up rather than under-dose. It isn't amine-based, so it's compatible with resin-based filter media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures below show how many litres each bottle treats at the standard dose, calculated from Fluval's own 5 mL per 37.85 L dosing rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLitres treated (standard dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLS01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~227 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLS02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~908 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLS03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,893 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLS04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3,785 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLS05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15,140 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 mL bottle suits a single small tank or a one-off top-up. If you're conditioning water regularly — weekly water changes on anything from a 60 L tank up — the 500 mL or 2 L bottle earns its price back quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't market this as an ammonia binder. If you're dealing with elevated ammonia — during tank cycling, for example — you'll need a dedicated ammonia-detoxifying product alongside it, not instead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as a standard step before water changes or when filling a new tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot marketed as an ammonia detoxifier — pair with an ammonia-specific product if you need that cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval doesn't publish a full ingredient list; the active formulation is described only as a proprietary blend of herbal extracts and a colloid protective compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Store in a cool, dry place, out of high heat, and don't freeze the concentrate for extended periods. Ships as a standard parcel; the 2 L size ships in its own carton due to weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this remove ammonia as well as chlorine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Fluval doesn't market Water Conditioner as an ammonia binder. It neutralises chlorine and chloramine and adds a protective coating; use a dedicated ammonia product if ammonia is the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use too much?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval states overdosing poses no danger to fish, so if you're unsure of your exact water volume, it's safer to round the dose up than down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for saltwater tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Fluval markets this product for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out roughly how many litres of new water you condition per month. Occasional small water changes suit the 30 mL or 120 mL bottle; if you're conditioning more than a few hundred litres a month, the 500 mL or 2 L size costs a fraction as much per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's own copy states it works without clouding the water or leaving residue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":55334959251747,"sku":"FLS01","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120ml","offer_id":55293300113699,"sku":"FLS02","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":55334959284515,"sku":"FLS03","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":55334959317283,"sku":"FLS04","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2ltr","offer_id":55334959350051,"sku":"FLS05","price":80.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-water-conditioner-43313522966819.webp?v=1790238521","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-water-conditioner","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}