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API Ammo Lock Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier 1-Gallon Bottle
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Brand | API |
Liquid Volume | 1 Gallons |
Item Weight | 9.7 Pounds |
Item Form | Ammonia |
Target Species | Fish |
About this item
- Contains one (1) API AMMO LOCK Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier 1-Gallon Bottle
- Detoxifies ammonia in aquarium water and tap water
- Works instantly to make aquarium water safe for fish
- Reduction in ammonia levels measurable on any API Test Kits
- Dose freshwater and saltwater every two days until ammonia is not detected
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From the manufacturer
It’s Smart To Be Proactive!
The best way to keep your aquarium clean is to maintain good water quality. This will keep your fish strong and vibrant, as well as preventing disease.
How Do I Maintain A Healthy Environment?
It is important to test your aquarium water weekly to verify good quality in addition to a bi-weekly partial water change of no more than 25% to help reduce toxic buildup, remove debris the filter missed, and replenish the oxygen available to fish.
How Do I Take Good Care Of My Aquarium & Fish?
- Feed & observe fish daily
- Test water quality weekly
- Change 25% water every 2 weeks
- Restore your ecosystem monthly
Feed Your Fish Daily
Feed your fish twice daily with API Fish Food which contains nutritionally enhanced proteins, allowing for easy uptake of nutrients and maximum absorption, resulting in less excrement for clear, clean water. Take time to observe fish to ensure they are active & healthy and be sure to check water temperature.
Test Water Quality Weekly
An aquarium is a closed environment and in 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 loss. The 6 common water quality parameters are Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH, and water hardness (GH and KH) - all of which may vary over time and all are invisible to the eye which is why it is important to test weekly with API MASTER TEST KITS or API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS. It is also a good time to add API STRESS ZYME to keep your aquarium & gravel clean.
Change 25% Water Every 2 Weeks
In a closed aquarium environment there are no natural rivers or streams to carry away debris and other waste materials. It is important to renew 25% of the aquarium water every two weeks. When you change the water, it is important to know that tap water contains chemicals that make it safe for us to drink but harmful for fish, therefore add a water conditioner such as API STRESS COAT.
Restore Your Ecosystem Monthly
It is important to change your filter media & clean gravel monthly, however in doing so it can disrupt the fragile ecosystem of your aquarium. Use API QUICK START to strengthen it with ‘beneficial’ nitrifying bacteria that will naturally consume toxic compounds and help prevent fish stress. Also recommended when starting a new aquarium or changing the water.
FEED FISH DAILY
TEST WATER QUALITY WEEKLY
CHANGE 25% WATER EVERY 2 WEEKS
RESTORE ECOSYSTEM MONTHLY
API TEST KITS | API STRESS ZYME | API FIX | API STRESS COAT | API QUICK START | API MELAFIX | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Use Weekly | Helps monitor water quality | Keeps aquarium clean | ||||
Use Every 2 Weeks | Makes tap water safe when changing water | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | ||||
Use Monthly | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | |||||
Use When Adding New Fish | Prevents disease breakout |
Making A Better Underwater World
At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world.
Product Description
Fish continually release ammonia into the aquarium through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the water. Even small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish. Ammonia is the #1 killer of freshwater fish. API AMMO-LOCK Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier works instantly to detoxify ammonia, chlorine, and chloramines in fresh and saltwater aquariums. API AMMO-LOCK Ammonia Detoxifier Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Treatment does not remove ammonia from water; it converts it to a non-toxic form. Aquarium water will show a reduction in ammonia on API Test Kits, but a 25% water change is still recommended after dosing. For best results, use as directed on the product label. If your aquarium tests positive for ammonia, do a partial water change, then neutralize the ammonia with API AMMO-LOCK Ammonia Detoxifier Aquarium Treatment. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.
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Product details
- Product Dimensions : 14.7 x 9.6 x 12.6 inches; 9.7 Pounds
- Item model number : 45G
- Date First Available : June 20, 2004
- Manufacturer : Mars Fishcare
- ASIN : B00026Z3ZY
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #62,064 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #644 in Aquarium Water Treatments
- Customer Reviews:
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Directions
Add 5 ml per 10 gallons (38 L) of aquarium water. Add every 2 days until ammonia is not detected. If, after 7 days, ammonia is still present, perform a partial water change, service your filter, and reduce feeding. Tip: AMMO LOCK does not remove ammonia; it converts it to a non-toxic form; so, even though ammonia is in a safe, non-toxic form, aquarium will still test positive for ammonia until it is removed by the biological filter.
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Easy to use | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Stability | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Sheerness | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | — |
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target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
liquid volume | 1 gallons | 16 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 4 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 32 fluid ounces |
form | Ammonia | Liquid | Liquid | Stick | Stick | Liquid |
weight | 9.7 pounds | 544.31 grams | 454 grams | 0.25 pounds | 1 pounds | 1.03 pounds |
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