{"product_id":"seachem-gold-basics-50ml","title":"Seachem Gold Basics 50ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bottle, three jobs, one healthy goldfish bowl.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Gold Basics is a single-dose water conditioner built specifically for goldfish bowls and small tanks, where water quality shifts fast and there is no biological filter doing the heavy lifting. It removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water, detoxifies ammonia, and buffers pH to the neutral 7.0 that goldfish do best at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes tap water safe on contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetoxifies ammonia\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common cause of stress and illness in bowls and small unfiltered tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffers to pH 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stable, neutral pH goldfish are kept at, rather than whatever the tap delivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne product, one dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate dechlorinator and buffer to measure out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 94 L (25 US gal) per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ capful per 4 L (1 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves \/ detoxifies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, chloramine, ammonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater — goldfish bowls and tanks\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 ½ capful for every 4 L (1 US gallon) of water. Dose with every water change, or once a week — whichever comes around first. Shake before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for goldfish bowls, tubs and small unfiltered or lightly filtered tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot formulated or tested for marine or reef systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for a cycled biological filter in tanks stocked beyond bowl density — it detoxifies ammonia, it doesn't process it the way bacteria do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aquarium use only. Follow the stated dose — more is not more effective and just wastes product. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's quality guarantee, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard shipping from our North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need a separate dechlorinator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gold Basics removes chlorine and chloramine on its own, alongside detoxifying ammonia and buffering pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the standard dose, a 50 mL bottle treats around 94 L in total — for a 4 L bowl with weekly water changes, that is roughly six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work in a filtered tank, not just a bowl?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is formulated for goldfish generally; bowls are where it does the most work, since there is no filter backing it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it lower pH if my tap water is already above 7.0?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's published information for this product does not state its behaviour where source water is already alkaline. Treat 7.0 as the target and test your own water if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773868134691,"sku":"725020-404","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-gold-basics-50ml-703331.webp?v=1790230838","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-gold-basics-50ml","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}