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Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner

  • SKU: HK-72211
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  • Brand: Hikari
  • Type: Water Treatments
  • Barcode: 042055722117
Regular price $7.99
Sale price $9.98
Size: 1 oz
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Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner
Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner
Regular price $7.99
Sale price $9.98

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?

  • Slime Coat Support: Helps replace damaged protective slime coating on fish.
  • Stress Reduction: Ideal during water changes, transport, or stressful conditions.
  • Heavy Metal Detoxification: Detoxifies nitrite and heavy metals including copper.
  • Chlorine Treatment: Breaks chloramine bonds and removes chlorine and free ammonia.
  • Electrolyte Support: Adds essential electrolytes to support fish health.
  • Boosts Alkalinity: Helps stabilize water conditions.
  • Broad Compatibility: Compatible with most liquid and powder test kits and chelated copper treatments.
  • 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.

  • Dosage: 1 tsp (5 mL) per 10 gal (38 L)
  • Compatible With: Aquariums and ponds
  • Available Sizes: 1 oz (29 mL), 4 oz (118 mL), 16 oz (473 mL), 1 gal (3.78 L)
  • Coverage: Treats 60-7,680 gal (227-29,071 L)
  • Main Ingredients: Water, Sodium Thiosulfate, Buffers, Electrolytes, Synthetic Polymer Formulation, Preservatives

Shipping Information

We aim to get your pond and water garden supplies to you as quickly as possible.

  • Orders over $250 ship free across North America.
  • A flat rate of $14.99 applies to all smaller orders.
  • Standard delivery takes 1 to 4 business days.
  • Most in-stock items are dispatched within 24 hours.
  • Special order items may require 2 to 14 business days before shipping, depending on availability.
Returns & Exchanges

If something isn’t quite right, we’ve got you covered.

  • Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
  • Items must be unused, in original packaging, and include all parts and proof of purchase.
  • All returns require prior authorization. Items sent without approval will not be accepted.
  • Shipping costs are non-refundable unless the item is confirmed defective upon delivery.
  • Items marked as Clearance, Special Order, or Final Sale are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled, returned, or refunded.

For full details, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

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