{"title":"Aquarium Care","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"celeste-seo-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater quality is what keeps fish alive, and almost every problem in a home aquarium traces back to it. Celeste Pets stocks water conditioners, test kits, bacterial starters, pH adjusters and disease treatments from API, Tetra, Aquasonic, Blue Planet and Sera, delivered anywhere in Australia with full tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStart Here: The Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you understand one thing about keeping fish, make it this. Fish waste and uneaten food break down into ammonia, which is toxic to fish even at low levels. Beneficial bacteria that live in your filter media convert that ammonia into nitrite, which is also toxic, and a second group converts nitrite into nitrate, which is far less harmful and is removed by regular partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new aquarium has none of those bacteria yet. That is why fish added in the first week often sicken or die while the tank looks spotless, and it is the reason experienced keepers talk about cycling a tank before stocking it. Everything in this collection exists to support that cycle or to fix it when it goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Conditioners and Dechlorinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian tap water is treated with chlorine or chloramine. It is safe for people and lethal for fish, and it also kills the bacteria colony your filter depends on. A water conditioner neutralises chlorine and chloramine and usually binds heavy metals such as copper, lead and zinc as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on every water change, not just when setting up. We stock Tetra AquaSafe, which adds protective colloids that support the fish's slime coat and gill membranes, API Stress Coat and API Tap Water Conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBacterial Starters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bacterial starter such as API Quick Start seeds your filter with live nitrifying bacteria, shortening the window where ammonia can build up faster than the tank can process it. It is most useful when setting up a new aquarium, after replacing filter media, after a medication course that knocked back the bacteria, or when adding several new fish at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTest Kits and Strips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fish look unwell, testing the water is the first thing to do, not the last. Guessing costs fish. What the four core readings tell you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/strong\u003e should read zero. Anything above zero means the tank cannot process its waste load and fish are being burned by it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e should read zero. A reading here means the cycle is only half established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the end product and should be kept low through water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e matters less for hitting a specific number than for staying stable. A steady pH slightly outside a species' ideal range is safer than one that swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock API liquid test kits, which are more accurate and cheaper per test over time, and Tetra EasyStrips 6 in 1 strips for fast weekly checks. Test a new tank every two or three days until ammonia and nitrite hold at zero, then weekly once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003epH Adjusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAPI pH Up and pH Down let you shift aquarium pH when a species genuinely needs it, such as rift lake cichlids in soft water or soft water species in hard tap water. Use them carefully. pH is easy to overcorrect, and a sudden swing stresses fish more than the original reading did. Adjust gradually, test as you go, and remember that substrate, rocks and driftwood all push pH in their own direction over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisease Treatments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock treatments for the common freshwater problems: white spot with Aquasonic Ichonex, fungal infections with Aquasonic Fungonex and Blue Planet Fungus Cure, bacterial infections with Aquasonic Bactonex, API Melafix and Blue Planet Tri Sulfa, and parasites with Aquasonic Para-Gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree things before you dose. Most outbreaks follow a stress event or a water quality problem, so treat the cause as well as the symptom. Many medications require carbon to be removed from the filter first, because carbon strips the active ingredient straight out of the water. And if you keep shrimp, snails or other invertebrates, check the label before dosing, since several treatments that are safe for fish are not safe for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing here is a substitute for pack instructions. Always dose to the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Simple Maintenance Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeekly, test your water and do a partial water change of roughly 20 to 25 percent, conditioning the new water before it goes in. Vacuum the gravel while you are at it to lift the waste that would otherwise become ammonia. Rinse filter media in the old tank water you just removed rather than under the tap, because tap water kills the bacteria living in it. Replace media gradually rather than all at once, so the colony is never wiped out in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003efish and aquarium range\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\"\u003efish food collection\u003c\/a\u003e, since overfeeding is the most common cause of the water problems this collection solves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I cycle a new aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the tank up, condition the water, and run the filter while the beneficial bacteria establish. A bacterial starter speeds this up. Add fish slowly and test ammonia and nitrite every couple of days. The tank is cycled when both read zero consistently and nitrate is present. Rushing this stage is the most common reason new tanks lose fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my aquarium water cloudy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilky cloudiness in a new tank is usually a bacterial bloom, which often clears on its own as the cycle establishes. In an established tank it usually means overfeeding or an overloaded filter. Green cloudiness is an algae bloom, generally driven by too much light or excess nutrients. Test the water before treating anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I change aquarium water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 20 to 25 percent weekly suits most tanks. Always condition the new water first, and match its temperature to the tank to avoid shocking the fish. Larger, less frequent changes are harder on fish than small regular ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tap water safe for fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without treating it. Australian tap water contains chlorine or chloramine, which kills fish and destroys the bacteria in your filter. A water conditioner neutralises both and typically binds heavy metals too. Condition every bucket, including on routine water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to remove carbon from my filter when medicating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes. Activated carbon adsorbs medication straight out of the water, so treatment fails while you assume it is working. Check the label of the product you are using, remove the carbon for the treatment period, and add fresh carbon afterwards to clear residual medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should my aquarium pH be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the species, but stability matters more than the exact figure. Most community tropicals do well from around 6.5 to 7.5, while rift lake cichlids prefer harder, more alkaline water. A steady pH slightly outside the ideal range is safer than one that swings, so adjust slowly and test as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n  \"name\": \"Aquarium Water Care \u0026 Treatments Australia | Celeste Pets\",\n  \"description\": \"Shop aquarium water care at Celeste Pets: conditioners, test kits, bacterial starters, pH adjusters and fish disease treatments from API, Tetra and Aquasonic.\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/aquarium-care\",\n  \"inLanguage\": \"en-AU\",\n  \"isPartOf\": { \"@type\": \"WebSite\", \"name\": \"Celeste Pets\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\" },\n  \"about\": { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Aquarium Water Care and Fish Health Australia\" },\n  \"publisher\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/#organization\" }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Fish \u0026 Aquarium\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Aquarium Care\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/aquarium-care\" }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I cycle a new aquarium?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Set the tank up, condition the water, and run the filter while the beneficial bacteria establish. 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Liquid medications ask you to measure small volumes against a tank capacity you may only be estimating, and that is easy to get wrong in either direction. A countable tablet takes the guesswork out of treating a small community tank or a large display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove activated carbon from your filter before you dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon pulls medication straight back out of the water and will quietly undermine the whole course. Follow the dosage printed on the pack for your tank volume, and do not combine this with other medications unless the label says it is safe to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also helps to be honest about causes. Most parasite outbreaks follow a stressor rather than bad luck: a water quality slip, a temperature swing, or a new fish added without quarantine. 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Iron is needed to build chlorophyll, and without enough of it new leaves come through pale and yellow between the veins while the plant itself stays green, a pattern most keepers recognise before they know what causes it. Potassium governs cell pressure, so a shortage shows up as limp growth and pinholes that spread through older leaves. Leaf Zone supplies both, with the iron in chelated form, which simply means it is held in a stable complex that keeps it available for the plant to take up instead of oxidising out of solution within hours of being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated for uptake through the leaves rather than the roots, so it suits water column feeders such as anubias, java fern and most stem plants that are not planted deeply into substrate. Dose on the schedule printed on the bottle, dosing after a water change so you are adding to fresh water, and pair it with adequate lighting. Fertiliser cannot compensate for a tank that is too dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid plant food for freshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies chelated iron and potassium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbed through the leaves, suiting water column feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets yellowing, decaying and weak leaf growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e237ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor freshwater planted tanks only. Follow the bottle for dosing. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003ethe full planted tank and aquarium range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"237ml","offer_id":45017118245072,"sku":"APH172","price":14.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH172.png?v=1779116732"},{"product_id":"ph-down-freshwater-care","title":"API pH Down Freshwater Aquarium Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPI pH Down is a liquid treatment for freshwater aquariums that need to sit lower on the pH scale than the tap water will allow. It is the one to reach for if you keep soft, acidic water species such as discus, angelfish, neon and cardinal tetras, rasboras or apistogramma, and your tap supply comes out hard and alkaline. It is safe for fish and for live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium pH does not stay where you put it. Fish waste and uneaten food push it around, topping up with tap water drags it back toward your supply, and alkaline substrate, shells or limestone decor nudge it upward. That is why API recommend testing weekly rather than assuming it has held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest part matters. pH is very easy to overcorrect, and a fast swing is harder on fish than a steady reading they are not native to. Most community fish adapt well to a stable pH slightly off their ideal and cope far worse with a number that moves every few days. Add small amounts, wait, retest, and repeat only if you need to. A stable tank with healthy fish is usually best left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers pH in freshwater aquariums to your target level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for fish and for live aquarium plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse when setting up a new tank, during water changes or when correcting drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits soft water species kept in naturally hard tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a 118ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a freshwater product and is not for marine or reef aquariums. Test before and after every adjustment, and follow the dosing on the label. Compare it with the rest of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003eour complete aquarium water care selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"118ml","offer_id":45017118277840,"sku":"APH161","price":12.86,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH172_ed848b36-c60e-4474-8bbd-01c6d0dcd736.png?v=1779116734"},{"product_id":"ph-test-adjuster-kit-fresh-water","title":"API pH Test and Adjuster Kit Freshwater Aquarium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis API kit combines testing and correction in one box for freshwater aquariums. You get a pH test bottle, a capped glass test tube, a colour card and instructions, plus the pH adjusting solutions to act on what the test tells you. The test reads a wide range, from 6.0 all the way to 9.0, so it covers soft water community tanks at one end and African rift lake cichlid setups at the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide range is the real reason to pick this over a standard kit. Most everyday freshwater pH kits stop around 7.6, fine for tetras and gouramis but useless if you keep Malawi or Tanganyikan cichlids, goldfish in hard water, or a tank on alkaline substrate. Read the number, match it to the colour card, and the adjusters are already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake it a weekly habit. pH moves as waste and uneaten food break down and as tap water goes in, and a new tank is least stable of all because its bacteria colony has not established. Test more often in those first weeks. When you adjust, go in small steps and retest, since pH is easy to overshoot and fish handle a steady reading better than a moving one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests and corrects freshwater aquarium pH in one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide reading range of 6.0 to 9.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes pH test bottle, capped glass test tube, colour card and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with pH adjusting solutions, so no separate purchase needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits community tanks, goldfish and hard water cichlid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor freshwater aquariums only, and it does not test ammonia, nitrite or nitrate, which need their own kits. Follow the label when dosing the adjusters. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003emore aquarium testing and treatment gear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45017118310608,"sku":"APH23","price":22.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH23.png?v=1779116735"},{"product_id":"ph-test-kit-fresh-water","title":"API pH Test Kit Freshwater Aquarium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe API pH Test Kit is a liquid test for freshwater aquariums that reads pH from 6.0 to 7.6. That band covers the range most tropical community tanks and planted tanks live in, so it is the everyday kit for anyone keeping tetras, rasboras, gouramis, corydoras, bettas or a general community setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the four readings that matter in fishkeeping, pH tells you how acidic or alkaline the water is. The other three describe the nitrogen cycle: ammonia from fish waste and uneaten food is toxic, nitrite is what bacteria turn ammonia into and is toxic too, and nitrate is the far safer end product removed by water changes. Water that drifts too acidic or too alkaline stresses fish and plants directly, and it also changes how toxic any ammonia present actually is, so the two are worth watching together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new aquarium needs testing far more often than an established one, because it has not yet grown the bacteria colony that processes waste. Test every day or two for the first few weeks, then weekly once readings hold steady, plus after adding fish or a large water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid pH test for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReads a range of 6.0 to 7.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour coded chart shows at a glance whether pH is too high or too low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes a few minutes, easy enough for a weekly routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with API pH Up and pH Down for correcting a reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6.0 to 7.6 range will not read above 7.6, so keepers of African rift lake cichlids or marine tanks need a high range kit instead. This kit tests pH only, not ammonia, nitrite or nitrate. Stock up from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003eeverything else for fish and aquariums\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45017118343376,"sku":"APH22","price":14.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH22.png?v=1779116736"},{"product_id":"ph-up-freshwater-care","title":"API pH Up Freshwater Aquarium Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPI pH Up is a liquid treatment that brings the pH of a freshwater aquarium up when it has fallen below where your fish are comfortable. It is aimed at keepers of hard, alkaline water species: African cichlids from the rift lakes, livebearers such as guppies, mollies, platies and swordtails, and goldfish, all of which do better in water on the alkaline side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gradual downward drift is the normal story in an established tank. Breaking down waste produces acids, and over weeks those acids use up the water's natural buffering capacity. Once the buffer runs low, pH can fall quickly. Skipping water changes accelerates it, since fresh water is what restores the buffer. Weekly testing catches the slide before your fish do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being blunt about the limits. pH is one of the easiest parameters to overcorrect, and a fish put through a fast swing suffers more than one living at a steady reading slightly off its textbook ideal. Stability beats precision. Dose in small steps, retest, and treat a falling pH as a signal to check your water change routine rather than something to paper over with a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises pH in freshwater aquariums to your target level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for fish and for live aquarium plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits rift lake cichlids, livebearers and goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful on a new setup, after water changes, or when pH has drifted down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a 118ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated for freshwater only, so it is not intended for marine or reef tanks. Pair it with a pH test kit so you are adjusting to a reading rather than a guess, and follow the label for dosing. There is plenty more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003ethe rest of the fishkeeping range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45017118376144,"sku":"APH160","price":12.86,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH160.png?v=1779116737"},{"product_id":"quick-start-nitrifying-bacteria","title":"API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria Aquarium Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPI Quick Start is a bottle of live nitrifying bacteria for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its job is to seed the filter with the bacteria that do the dangerous work of processing waste, so a brand new tank can take fish immediately instead of sitting empty for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common way new fishkeepers lose stock. Fish waste and uneaten food break down into ammonia, which is toxic. In a mature tank, bacteria in the filter media convert it into nitrite, also toxic, and then into nitrate, which is far less harmful and comes out with water changes. A tank filled yesterday has none of that colony, so ammonia climbs with nothing to process it, and the fish added in week one pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not only for new tanks. Adding a batch of fish, replacing filter media or finishing a course of medication all knock the colony back, and a dose helps the biological filter recover. Always dechlorinate first, since chlorine and chloramine kill these bacteria as readily as they harm fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains live nitrifying bacteria, ready to go into the filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets fish be added to a new aquarium straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both freshwater and saltwater tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain an active biological filter in established aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 118ml and 237ml bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a water conditioner before dosing, and keep testing rather than assuming the cycle is complete. Find both in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003ethe whole fish and tank collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"118ml","offer_id":45017118441680,"sku":"APH127","price":17.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"237ml","offer_id":45017118474448,"sku":"APH128","price":26.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH128.png?v=1779116739"},{"product_id":"stress-coat-aquarium-water-conditioner","title":"API Stress Coat Aquarium Water Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPI Stress Coat is a water conditioner and dechlorinator for freshwater aquariums, and it does a second job most conditioners do not. It makes tap water safe, and it helps repair the protective slime coat on the fish themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the water. Tap water is treated with chlorine and chloramine to make it safe for people, and both are lethal in an aquarium. They damage fish through the gills and wipe out the beneficial bacteria in your filter, the colony converting toxic ammonia into nitrite and then into far less harmful nitrate. Pour untreated tap water in during a water change and you can knock out the biological filter, then face an ammonia spike days later. Stress Coat works instantly on chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals, so it goes in at every water change and every new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aloe vera is the other half. A fish's slime coat is its first barrier against infection, and handling, netting, shipping and fighting all strip it. API state the formula reduces fish stress by 40% and helps heal damaged tissue, replacing the slime secretion that stress interrupts. That makes it a sensible choice the day new fish arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and chloramine from tap water instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralises heavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloe vera helps replace the fish's protective slime coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps heal damaged fish tissue after handling or transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at every water change, new setup and when adding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditioning is not a substitute for a cycled filter, so pair it with a bacterial starter and a test kit on a new tank, and dose as the label directs. Have a look through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestestore.com.au\/collections\/fish-aquarium\"\u003ethe aquarium care range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45017118671056,"sku":"APH13","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH13.png?v=1779116741"},{"product_id":"api-test-strips-5-in-1","title":"Water Test Strips – 5 in 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPI 5-in-1 TEST STRIPS for freshwater and saltwater aquarium help fish owners measure levels of Nitrite, Nitrate, Carbonate \u0026amp; General Hardness, and pH found in aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order for fish to thrive, water must be similar to that which could be found in their natural environment. Poor water quality can cause fish stress, illness and even death. Just dip a strip directly into your aquarium and use the colour-coded chart to determine if your water is safe, or if adjustments are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"25 Test Strips","offer_id":45017118703824,"sku":"APH303","price":24.81,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3464\/7760\/files\/APH303.png?v=1779116742"},{"product_id":"tap-water-conditioner","title":"API Tap Water Conditioner Aquarium Dechlorinator","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian tap water is treated to be safe for people, which is exactly what makes it dangerous for fish. Chlorine and chloramine are added to kill microorganisms, and they do not distinguish between the bacteria in the supply and the beneficial nitrifying bacteria living in your filter. Tip untreated tap water into a tank and you can burn gills and knock out your biological filtration in one go. \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Tap Water Conditioner\u003c\/strong\u003e is made to deal with that before the water goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works instantly, removing chlorine, neutralising chloramine and detoxifying heavy metals such as copper, lead and zinc, which are present in most tap water supplies and are toxic to fish and invertebrates at low levels. Treated water can be used straight away, so you are not left waiting after a water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it whenever new tap water meets your tank: setting up a new aquarium, topping up evaporation, and every water change. It is highly concentrated, so follow the dosage on the label for your water volume rather than estimating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves chlorine and neutralises chloramine instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies heavy metals including copper, lead and zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the beneficial bacteria in your filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly concentrated, so dose to the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conditioner is one half of safe water changes; a test kit is the other. 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A tank gets a small amount of dissolved CO2 from fish respiration and from the surface, but in a well lit planted tank the plants use it faster than it comes in, and growth stalls no matter how much fertiliser you dose. The standard fix is a pressurised CO2 system, which is effective but expensive, bulky and needs careful monitoring because overdosing gas can suffocate fish. This bottle is the simpler route. It supplies both dissolved CO2 and simple organic carbon compounds that plants can absorb directly from the water, and it releases that carbon gradually rather than as a single spike, so plants get a steady supply to work with through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is safe for freshwater fish and does not shift aquarium pH, which means it slots into a normal dosing routine without adding another parameter to test for. Use it on its own in a low tech planted tank, or alongside a pressurised system to even out supply. Dose to the bottle instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid carbon source for planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies dissolved CO2 plus organic carbon compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases carbon gradually instead of in a spike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not alter aquarium pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for freshwater fish, usable alone or with a pressurised system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor freshwater planted tanks. Carbon alone will not rescue plants short of iron, potassium or light, so treat it as one part of the picture. 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Bactonex contains aminacrine hydrochloride and methylene blue, so \u003cstrong\u003eremove all activated carbon from your filter before dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e, because carbon absorbs the actives and undercuts the treatment. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep the tank well aerated throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pack directs 10mL per 40 litres, repeated after five days if needed, but always confirm against the label on your bottle. If you keep shrimp, snails or other invertebrates, check the label before dosing the display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad spectrum: bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers whitespot, velvet, chilodonella, trichodina and trichodinella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits both freshwater and marine aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon and keep the tank well aerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use on fish intended for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutbreaks usually follow a water quality slip, so test and change water too. 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Those are what turn aquarium water faintly yellow or tea coloured and give a tank that stale smell when you lift the lid. Activated carbon deals with them by adsorption: the granules are riddled with microscopic pores that give an enormous internal surface area, and dissolved molecules stick to those surfaces as water flows past. The result is clearer, brighter water and a tank that smells like nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it as a polishing stage alongside your mechanical and biological media, not instead of them, and put it downstream of the foam so it is not clogged by solids. Carbon has a finite capacity and stops working once its pores are full, so it needs replacing periodically rather than rinsing. One important caveat: carbon adsorbs many fish medications as efficiently as it adsorbs waste, so take it out of the filter before treating a tank and only put fresh carbon back once the course is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical filter media for use in an existing aquarium filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdsorbs dissolved organics, discolouration and odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishes water between water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit downstream of mechanical foam media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace rather than rinse once exhausted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a replacement for water changes or biological filtration, and it should be removed while medicating. 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There is no measuring cylinder and no mixing, just a countable dose against your tank volume, which makes accurate treatment far easier than eyeballing millilitres of liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the pack before you start, because the handling matters. \u003cstrong\u003eRemove activated carbon from your filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, since carbon strips medication from the water. Slow the flow to any sub gravel filter during treatment. Prolonged dosing can affect the helpful bacteria in your biological filter, so do not extend a course beyond the label. Where you can, treat affected fish in a separate hospital tank matched to your main tank for pH, temperature and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntibacterial treatment for fin and tail rot and body fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used for white spot and other bacterial disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits both freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple tablet dosing, available in 15 and 100 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon and follow the pack course length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth keeping on hand as part of an aquarium first aid kit alongside a test kit. 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