API Stress Coat - 8oz API Stress Coat - 8oz is a water conditioner for aquariums that removes chlorine and chloramines, neutralizes heavy metals, and contains aloe vera to help protect fish skin and support slime-coat replacement. API Stress Coat 8oz Water Conditioner for Smaller Aquariums API Stress Coat makes tap water safer for aquarium use while helping fish recover from the stress of handling, transport, water changes, and minor skin or fin damage. The 8oz bottle is a convenient size for smaller aquariums, occasional water changes, and basic freshwater or saltwater aquarium maintenance. Chlorine Removal and Aloe Vera Slime-Coat Support Removes chlorine and chloramines from tap water. Neutralizes heavy metals found in tap water. Contains aloe vera to help protect fish skin. Helps replace the natural slime coat interrupted by handling, netting, shipping, or stress. Can be used when setting up an aquarium, adding water, changing water, or adding new fish. Does not affect the biological filter or aquarium pH when used as directed. Safe for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, but API does not recommend use with a protein skimmer. API Stress Coat 8oz Use and Compatibility Notes Product type: aquarium water conditioner Size: 8oz Use for: new aquariums, water changes, adding new fish, and fish skin or fin support Suitable for: freshwater and saltwater aquariums Not recommended for use with a protein skimmer Can be used with API Stress-Zyme to support a cleaner aquarium environment API Stress Coat 8oz Dosing Directions Add 5 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water when setting up an aquarium or adding/changing water. Dose for the amount of new water being added when using as a dechlorinator during water changes. Double the dose when replacing slime coat or helping repair damaged skin and fins. Dose for the whole aquarium volume when using for fish recovery support. Use with properly matched temperature and water parameters before adding water or fish. What's Included One 8oz bottle of API Stress Coat