{"product_id":"hikari-stress-x","title":"Hikari Stress-X","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tried \u0026amp; True Formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to provide the hobbyist with a dependable water conditioner to remove chlorine while providing a number of other benefits to reduce fish stress caused by water quality issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Tried \u0026amp; True Formulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks the chloramine bond and removes chlorine and free ammonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies nitrite and heavy metals (including copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces only lost or damaged skin-slime with a component that is 98% of the composition of a fish's natural slime coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds essential electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not inhibit any bodily function when used regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 oz Hikari Stress-X\u003c\/strong\u003e — Treats up to 60 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz Hikari Stress-X\u003c\/strong\u003e — Treats up to 240 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Dose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon (~5 mL) of Stress-X™ per 10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e of water. Add before introducing new fish, invertebrates, amphibians, or plants. May be used daily if needed. Excellent for use when shipping fish in bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Stress-X Does Not Do\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress-X™ will not remove or detoxify ammonia or chloramines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Hikari ClorAm-X® or Ultimate® alongside Stress-X if ammonia\/chloramine removal is also needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Stress-X™ any time you notice damaged skin-slime coat or elevated stress levels caused by skin damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not combine\u003c\/strong\u003e with permanganate-based treatments (e.g., potassium permanganate) — Stress-X™ is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e with unchelated (\"free\") copper medications — the metal will be precipitated or chelated and partially or wholly inactivated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare should be taken when used alongside water conditioners containing hydroxymethanesulfinates, hydrosulfites, or formaldehyde-sulfoxylates (recognizable by their characteristic sulfurous or sewage-like odor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with malachite green, methylene blue, and related dyes; compatible with most antibiotics; compatible with biological filtration (will not interfere with the nitrification process).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest-kit compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stress-X™ is compatible with all known aquarium and pond test kits, including Nessler's total-ammonia kits and Winkler dissolved-oxygen kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: keep tightly closed in the original container, away from heat and direct sunlight (room temperature, 60–100 °F). Do not return unused portions to the original container or introduce other chemicals into the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/PDS_StressX.pdf?v=1776472326\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHikari Stress-X Product Data Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"1 oz Hikari Stress-X","offer_id":44909193265222,"sku":"72211","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz Hikari Stress-X","offer_id":44909193297990,"sku":"72214","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/72211_7ac653be-8877-4266-8ab9-bc3c334c312a.jpg?v=1776472330","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/hikari-stress-x","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}