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product_id: 362676655
title: "Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner, 473 ml Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "P1298"
currency: BWP
in_stock: true
category: "Api"
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# Instantly neutralizes toxins Treats up to 1,180 gallons Detoxifies ammonia, nitrites & nitrates Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner, 473 ml Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** P1298
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Keep your aquarium flawless—because your fish deserve the best splash of care!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner, 473 ml Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** P1298 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ammonia Armor:** Continuously detoxifies harmful ammonia from fish waste and decaying matter, reducing stress and preventing fish loss.
- • **Massive Coverage:** One 473 ml bottle treats up to 1,180 gallons—perfect for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
- • **Ultimate Water Safety:** Instantly removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals to protect delicate fish gills and ensure oxygen uptake.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Safe to use during water changes with no risk of overdosing; keeps pH stable while promoting a healthy, thriving tank.
- • **Comprehensive Toxin Defense:** Effectively eliminates nitrites and nitrates, preventing suffocation and algae blooms for a pristine aquatic environment.

## Overview

API Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner is a highly concentrated, instant-action formula that detoxifies tap water by removing chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Treating up to 1,180 gallons per 473 ml bottle, it safeguards fish health in both freshwater and saltwater tanks, reduces stress, and prevents common waterborne toxins from harming aquatic life. Trusted for nearly 60 years, API delivers premium water treatment solutions designed for effortless aquarium maintenance and vibrant fish vitality.

## Description

Highly concentrated formula instantly removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals, detoxifying ammonia for safe, healthy freshwater and saltwater fish.

## Features

- Causes serious eye damage.
- Causes skin irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Contains one (1) API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 4 ounce bottle; treats up to 1,180 U.S. Gallons
- WORKS INSTANTLY: Highly concentrated aquarium treatment works instantly to remove harmful chemicals, making tap water safe for fish in freshwater and saltwater aquariums; Reduces the risk of fish loss when starting or maintaining a fish tank
- DECHLORINATOR: Removes chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals which are found in tap water and can cause gill and tissue damage, breathing difficulty, stress and fish death
- AMMONIA DETOXIFIER: Detoxify ammonia continually released by fish through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia. Small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish
- NITRITES AND NITRATES REMOVER: Produced by fish waste and uneaten fish food, nitrites inhibit respiration and suppress the immune system at low levels, while high levels cause suffocation; Nitrates can be harmful to fish and lead to algae growth
- HOW TO USE: Use when adding or changing water, and when ammonia, nitrates or nitrites levels test high; No risk of overdosing; We recommend to conduct a water change after 24hrs and before re-dosing aquarium; Does not affect pH

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B096N3K99J |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,848 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 33 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,084) |
| Included Components | API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 473 ML bottle |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Water Treatment |
| Item Weight | 209 g |
| Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | API |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 423E |
| Model Number | 423E |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 317163054239 |
| Unit Count | 72 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 209 g
- **Liquid volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces
- **Number of Packs:** 1

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much would i use for a 12l tank?**
A: Use the instructions on the bottle and you won't have any problems.

**Q: Is this better than api stress coat?**
A: Hi , not sure which is better for getting rid of chlorine and heavy metals , probably the same for that but the stress coat also helps the fish not stress so much and also helps fishes scales to heal better, essential tho also helps to keep any ammonia, nitrite away and also keeps nitrates down so really depends what you are wanting to use it for, 👍

**Q: Does this product prevent algae growth too?**
A: No, it doesn't

**Q: How much would i need to add to a 100l tank? (uk)**
A: 2.6mls. It is 1ml per 38 litres

## Frequently Bought Together

- API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 16 ounce bottle
- API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 16-Ounce Bottle
- API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle

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*Last updated: 2026-10-04*