{"product_id":"hikari-stress-x-water-conditioner","title":"Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Hikari Stress-X Water Conditioner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlime Coat Support\u003c\/b\u003e: Helps replace damaged protective slime coating on fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStress Reduction\u003c\/b\u003e: Ideal during water changes, transport, or stressful conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Metal Detoxification\u003c\/b\u003e: Detoxifies nitrite and heavy metals including copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChlorine Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e: Breaks chloramine bonds and removes chlorine and free ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectrolyte Support\u003c\/b\u003e: Adds essential electrolytes to support fish health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoosts Alkalinity\u003c\/b\u003e: Helps stabilize water conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBroad Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e: Compatible with most liquid and powder test kits and chelated copper treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafe Regular Use\u003c\/b\u003e: Will not inhibit bodily functions when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mp-tip\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Stress-X any time you notice damaged skin-slime coat or increased stress levels caused by damage to the skin.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater Treatment Temperature Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for regular aquarium and pond water conditioning use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used daily if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended before adding new fish, amphibians, invertebrates, or plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDosing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 10 gallons (~38 L) of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to water before introducing livestock or plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use during shipping and transport of fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress-X will not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines. Incompatible with permanganate-based aquarium and pond treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePRO TIP\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Stress-X immediately after water changes or handling fish to help restore the slime coat and reduce stress caused by sudden environmental changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50590882496758,"sku":"HK-72211","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":50590882529526,"sku":"HK-72214","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":50590882562294,"sku":"HK-72216","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50590882660598,"sku":"HK-72218","price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5049\/2406\/files\/stressx_1oz.png?v=1778281124","url":"https:\/\/mypond.ca\/products\/hikari-stress-x-water-conditioner","provider":"MyPond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}