--- product_id: 358851839 title: "Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 16 Ounce Bottle" brand: "api" price: "R746" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/358851839-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-16-ounce-bottle store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Instantly neutralizes toxins Treats up to 4,730 gallons Removes chlorine, ammonia & heavy metals Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 16 Ounce Bottle **Brand:** api **Price:** R746 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Transform your tank instantly—because your fish deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 16 Ounce Bottle by api - **How much does it cost?** R746 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/358851839-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-16-ounce-bottle) ## 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 - • **Triple Threat Detox:** Eliminates chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals that stress or harm your fish. - • **Instant Water Safety:** Highly concentrated formula works immediately to detoxify tap water, ensuring a safe habitat from the first drop. - • **Versatile & Essential:** Ideal for freshwater, saltwater, and planted tanks—your go-to for every water change or new fish arrival. - • **Massive Coverage Power:** One 16 oz bottle treats up to 4,730 gallons—perfect for any aquarium size. - • **Ammonia & Nitrate Neutralizer:** Continuously detoxifies harmful ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to keep your aquatic ecosystem thriving. ## Overview API Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner is a powerful 16 oz liquid treatment that instantly detoxifies tap water by removing chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Suitable for freshwater, saltwater, and planted aquariums, it treats up to 4,730 gallons, ensuring a safe, stress-free environment for your fish from day one. ## Description AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner is a highly concentrated all in one water conditioner that instantly makes tap water safe for fish by removing chlorine, chloramine and detoxifies heavy metals commonly found in tap water. AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner instantly removes toxic ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels in freshwater, saltwater and planted aquariums. Toxic 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. This unique formula binds with ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate rendering them non toxic and allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Use at start up and whenever adding or changing water or when tested levels of ammonia, nitrates or nitrite are high. When adding, transporting or quarantining fish, we recommend using API STRESS COAT water conditioner which is ideal for use with AQUA ESSENTIAL water conditioner. Review: Good - Good Review: As described... ## Features - Contains one (1) API AQUA ESSENTIAL Aquarium Water Conditioner 16 ounce bottle; treats up to 4,730 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B096N3K99J | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,798 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #54 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies | | Brand Name | API | | Country of Publication | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,271) | | Included Components | API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 16 ounce bottle | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Water Conditioner | | Item Weight | 612 Grams | | Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare | | Manufacturer Part Number | 423E | | Model Number | 423E | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163054239 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item form:** Liquid - **Item weight:** 612 Grams - **Liquid volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces - **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare ## Images ![Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 16 Ounce Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Fc5j62RXS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this product remove fluoride in tap water?** A: I don’t think so. It doesn’t say anything about fluoride on the bottle. **Q: How does this prouduct affect a protein skimmer?** A: AQUA ESSENTIAL will not disrupt any type of protein skimmer. **Q: Does this balance the pH?** A: This does not change the pH of the water. **Q: How does it remove ammonia, nitrites and nitrates? Does it have nitrifying bacteria?** A: Aqua Essentials binds these compounds. This product does not have it's own nitrifying bacteria, but the bound compounds are still available for any nitrifying bacteria. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by P***Z on 1 September 2025* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***N on 20 September 2025* As described... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***S on 30 October 2024* Everything by the numbers ## 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 --- ## 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/358851839-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-16-ounce-bottle](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/358851839-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-16-ounce-bottle) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*