--- product_id: 320578168 title: "STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 1-Gallon Bottle" brand: "api" price: "R5882" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320578168-stress-zyme-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-cleaning-solution-1-gallon store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Safe for freshwater & saltwater 300M+ live bacteria per tsp Naturally consumes sludge & debris STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 1-Gallon Bottle **Brand:** api **Price:** R5882 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧬 Transform your tank into a thriving aquatic paradise—effortlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 1-Gallon Bottle by api - **How much does it cost?** R5882 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320578168-stress-zyme-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-cleaning-solution-1-gallon) ## 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 - • **Trusted Legacy:** Backed by 50+ years of API innovation, ensuring your aquarium stays pristine and your fish happy. - • **Dual Habitat Friendly:** Perfectly formulated for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, keeping all your aquatic friends thriving. - • **Effortless Maintenance:** Sludge and organic waste vanish naturally—less scrubbing, more admiring. - • **Weekly Wellness Ritual:** Simple weekly dosing maintains a balanced, healthy ecosystem without the hassle. - • **Powerful Bio-Cleaning Boost:** Over 300 million live bacteria per teaspoon turbocharge your tank’s natural filtration. ## Overview API STRESS ZYME is a 1-gallon liquid solution packed with over 300 million live bacteria per teaspoon that naturally consumes sludge and organic debris in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Designed for weekly use, it supports a strong biological filter, reduces maintenance time, and promotes a healthy, balanced aquatic environment trusted by fish enthusiasts for over 50 years. ## Description Reduce aquarium maintenance by creating a naturally balanced aquarium with API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution. Fish waste, sludge, uneaten food and other organic compounds can cause harmful water conditions including ammonia and nitrite poisoning and breathing difficulty. They can also be difficult and time-consuming to remove especially from rock, coral and gravel. API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution contains over 300 million live bacteria per teaspoonful to consume sludge and organic debris, keeping gravel and glass clean naturally and boosting the natural aquarium cycle, reducing aquarium maintenance over time. Use it weekly in freshwater and saltwater aquariums to maintain a strong biological filter and a healthy, clean aquarium. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results. Review: Suggest - I love the brand Review: Great product - A great product from API. It helps to create the beneficial bacteria in no time. ## Features - Contains one (1) API STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 3.78-Litre Bottle - Keeps freshwater and saltwater aquariums clean and reduces maintenance - Consumes sludge to help keep gravel and decorations clean - Adds beneficial bacteria for a healthy aquarium - Use weekly to maintain a clean, healthy aquarium ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002AQOLM | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,646 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #202 in Aquarium Water Quality Testing & Treatment | | Brand | API | | Brand Name | API | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 11,075 Reviews | | Included Components | setting up and maintaining an aquarium | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Sludge Remover | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Item form | Liquid | | Item weight | 2 Pounds | | Liquid Volume | 1 Gallons | | Liquid volume | 1 Gallons | | Manufacturer | API | | Manufacturer Part Number | 56F | | Model Number | 56F | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163128565 | | Unit Count | 3785.41 Milliliters | | Unit count | 3785.41 Milliliters | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item form:** Liquid - **Item weight:** 2 Pounds - **Liquid volume:** 1 Gallons - **Number of Packs:** 1 ## Images ![STRESS ZYME Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 1-Gallon Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DYTPrK4bL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suggest *by S***A on 2 August 2023* I love the brand ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by H***M on 17 July 2022* A great product from API. It helps to create the beneficial bacteria in no time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ممتاز عن البكتريا *by U***I on 14 July 2023* ممتاز ## Frequently Bought Together - API Stress Zyme Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning Solution 1-Gallon Bottle - API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 1-Gallon Bottle, Model Number: 317163100851 - API QUICK START Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Nitrifying Bacteria 32-Ounce Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320578168-stress-zyme-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-cleaning-solution-1-gallon](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320578168-stress-zyme-freshwater-and-saltwater-aquarium-cleaning-solution-1-gallon) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*