--- product_id: 362676655 title: "Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 473 ml Bottle" brand: "api" price: "R492" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362676655-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-473-ml-bottle store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Instantly neutralizes toxins Treats up to 1,180 gallons Detoxifies ammonia, nitrites & nitrates Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 473 ml Bottle **Brand:** api **Price:** R492 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Keep your aquarium pristine and your fish thriving—because your aquatic friends deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 473 ml Bottle by api - **How much does it cost?** R492 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/362676655-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-473-ml-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 - • **Massive Coverage:** One 473 ml bottle treats up to 1,180 gallons—perfect for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. - • **Ultimate Water Safety:** Instantly removes chlorine, chloramines & heavy metals for a toxin-free aquatic environment. - • **Continuous Detox Power:** Neutralizes harmful ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to keep fish stress-free and thriving. - • **Effortless Maintenance:** Safe to use during water changes with no risk of overdosing—maintain perfect water balance easily. - • **Trusted Quality & Longevity:** Made in the USA with a 2-year warranty and a 4.7-star rating from thousands of satisfied aquarists. ## Overview API Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner is a highly concentrated liquid formula designed to instantly detoxify tap water by removing chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater tanks, a single 473 ml bottle treats up to 1,180 gallons, ensuring a safe, stress-free environment for fish. Trusted by thousands with a 4.7-star rating, it supports easy maintenance without affecting pH and comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. ## Description Highly concentrated formula instantly removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals, detoxifying ammonia for safe, healthy freshwater and saltwater fish. Review: Superb products. - Superb product. API is one of my resources for many of my aquarium essentials. Never had any problem with any of there items. Great value for money, with many products giving you size options for what you need. All products from medicated to water parameters and plant care. These products are made with an ease of understanding for what that purpose is and will help you on your fish keeping journey. Review: Water Conditioner. - I have a 100 liter aquarium with turtles. This water conditioner has become the best for me of all those that I have bought before. I do a water change once a week, with this water conditioner even after a week the tests show that the water parameters are normal. Although I have used various other water conditioners before, recently I have been using AquaSafe and NitrateMinus, but after a week the tests showed an increase in nitrates. I am very happy with this water conditioner, I definitely recommend it. ## 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 | 3,057 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 (3,901) | | Included Components | API AQUA ESSENTIAL Water Conditioner 473 ML bottle | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Water Treatment | | Item Weight | 612 Grams | | Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | API | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 317163054239 | | Unit Count | 72 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item form:** Liquid - **Item weight:** 612 Grams - **Liquid volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces - **Manufacturer:** API ## Images ![Aqua Essential Aquarium Water Conditioner 473 ml Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Fc5j62RXS.jpg) ## 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 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb products. *by M***S on 23 February 2026* Superb product. API is one of my resources for many of my aquarium essentials. Never had any problem with any of there items. Great value for money, with many products giving you size options for what you need. All products from medicated to water parameters and plant care. These products are made with an ease of understanding for what that purpose is and will help you on your fish keeping journey. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Water Conditioner. *by N***I on 5 September 2025* I have a 100 liter aquarium with turtles. This water conditioner has become the best for me of all those that I have bought before. I do a water change once a week, with this water conditioner even after a week the tests show that the water parameters are normal. Although I have used various other water conditioners before, recently I have been using AquaSafe and NitrateMinus, but after a week the tests showed an increase in nitrates. I am very happy with this water conditioner, I definitely recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great support for aquariums *by T***R on 30 January 2026* Ibe always used API products with great sucess. there products work really well and help treat my tap water and keep problems at a minimal. I have 3 tanks that wouldnt survive without this ## 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/362676655-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-473-ml-bottle](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362676655-aqua-essential-aquarium-water-conditioner-473-ml-bottle) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*