Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner is designed to help reduce stress and support the natural protective slime coat of aquarium and pond fish. Its specialized formula helps condition water while replacing damaged skin slime with a synthetic polymer closely matching the composition of a fish's natural slime coat.
This trusted conditioner also helps detoxify nitrite and heavy metals, including copper, while adding essential electrolytes and boosting alkalinity. It is ideal for use during water changes, fish transport, acclimation, or whenever fish show signs of stress.
Why Choose Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner?
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Slime Coat Support: Helps replace damaged protective slime coating on fish.
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Stress Reduction: Ideal during water changes, transport, or stressful conditions.
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Heavy Metal Detoxification: Detoxifies nitrite and heavy metals including copper.
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Chlorine Treatment: Breaks chloramine bonds and removes chlorine and free ammonia.
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Electrolyte Support: Adds essential electrolytes to support fish health.
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Boosts Alkalinity: Helps stabilize water conditions.
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Broad Compatibility: Compatible with most liquid and powder test kits and chelated copper treatments.
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Safe Regular Use: Will not inhibit bodily functions when used as directed.
Recommendations. Use Stress-X any time you notice damaged skin-slime coat or increased stress levels caused by damage to the skin.
Water Treatment Temperature Guide
- Suitable for regular aquarium and pond water conditioning use.
- Can be used daily if needed.
- Recommended before adding new fish, amphibians, invertebrates, or plants.
Dosing Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water.
- Add directly to water before introducing livestock or plants.
- Suitable for use during shipping and transport of fish.
NOTE
Stress-X will not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines. Incompatible with permanganate-based aquarium and pond treatments.
PRO TIP
Use Stress-X immediately after water changes or handling fish to help restore the slime coat and reduce stress caused by sudden environmental changes.
