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Dosing Calculator

Pick your tank size and get the exact amount to add for 134 common aquarium products.

Seachem

Prime

Popular
2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

The most popular dechlorinator. Neutralizes chlorine, chloramine, and detoxifies ammonia and nitrite for 24–48 hours.

Emergency ammonia/nitrite spike: use 5× the standard dose (5 mL per 10 gallons).

Seachem

Safe

0.12 gfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Dry powder conditioner. This standard entry uses the chlorine/chloramine label ratio: 200 mg treats 50 gallons.

Measure carefully with a precision scale. Use the ammonia-specific entry for ammonia detox dosing.

API

Stress Coat+

Popular
15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Removes chlorine and chloramine. Adds aloe vera to support slime coat and reduce stress during handling.

API

Tap Water Conditioner

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

No-frills conditioner dose for chlorine and heavy metals. Use the chloramine entry when chloramine is present in tap water.

Tetra

AquaSafe Plus

15 mLfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Removes chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals. Also promotes the slime coat.

Fritz Aquatics

Complete

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Professional-grade conditioner that removes chlorine and chloramine and detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and heavy metals.

Hikari

Ultimate

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Eliminates chlorine and chloramine. Stimulates the slime coat with natural polymers.

Seachem

Flourish

Popular
2.4 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Comprehensive trace element supplement for planted tanks. Start here before adding individual nutrients.

Seachem

Flourish Excel

Popular
2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily or every other day

Liquid carbon for planted tanks. Can replace CO2 injection in low-tech setups. Double the dose on day one (initial dose).

Can harm Vallisneria and certain mosses if overdosed. Start at half dose.

Seachem

Flourish Iron

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Highly concentrated iron for plants showing interveinal yellowing on new leaves.

Seachem

Flourish Nitrogen

3.6 mL0.75 capsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Nitrogen supplement for plants with stunted growth or pale new growth.

Seachem

Flourish Phosphorus

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Phosphorus supplement. Important for energy transfer and root development.

Seachem

Flourish Potassium

4.8 mL1 capfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Potassium supplement. Deficiency shows as yellowing or dying leaf edges (marginal chlorosis).

Seachem

Flourish Advance

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily or as required

Phytohormone supplement that promotes root and lateral shoot development.

Seachem

Stability

Popular
15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaDaily for 7 days (new tank); weekly ongoing

Day 1: use this full dose. Days 2–7: halve the dose. Best added directly to the filter.

API

Quick Start

Popular
29 mL5.75 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup, after water changes, adding fish

Live nitrifying bacteria for cycling. Shake well — bacteria settle to the bottom.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme 7

345 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup for new freshwater systems

Freshwater nitrifying bacteria starter dose for new aquariums. Add directly to high-flow areas or filter media for best results.

Use the established-system entry for routine maintenance dosing.

Tetra

SafeStart Plus

15 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAfter water changes or routine maintenance

Maintenance bacteria dose. For new tanks, many bottle sizes are intended to be used whole for tanks up to the bottle rating.

API

pH Up

Popular
2.9 mLfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — wait 24 h and test before re-dosing

Raises pH by approximately 0.1–0.2 per dose. Change pH slowly to avoid stressing fish.

Never change pH by more than 0.2 per day. Sudden swings are more dangerous than a stable wrong pH.

API

pH Down

Popular
2.9 mLfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — wait 24 h and test before re-dosing

Lowers pH by approximately 0.1–0.2 per dose. Less effective in hard (high KH) water.

High KH water will buffer against pH drops. Test KH first.

Seachem

Neutral Regulator

7.3 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersWith each water change or as needed

Buffers pH to a stable 7.0. This uses the broad label range of 5 g per 10–20 gallons at the gentler 20 gallon end.

Changes pH and phosphate buffering. Test pH and alkalinity before repeating.

Seachem

Acid Buffer

2.9 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — dose slowly over several days

Lowers and buffers pH between 5.0–8.0. Use with Alkaline Buffer for precise control.

API

Aquarium Salt — disease prevention

5 ¾ tbspfor 29 gal
SaltMaintain level; replace salt removed during water changes

Low preventive dose. Improves osmoregulation and reduces nitrite toxicity during cycling.

Not for scaleless fish (corydoras, plecos) or snails at this dose. Avoid in planted tanks.

API

Aquarium Salt — treatment dose

17 ½ tbspfor 29 gal
SaltShort-term treatment, up to 3 weeks

Therapeutic dose for ich, fin rot, and bacterial infections.

Remove corydoras, plecos, and scaleless fish before treating. Not for planted tanks.

Seachem

StressGuard

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDuring transport, new arrivals, after illness

Protein-based slime coat supplement. Reduces stress and supports healing during handling and shipping.

API

Stress Zyme+

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsWeekly

Beneficial bacteria that digest organic waste in gravel. Reduces sludge and clarifies water.

Seachem

ParaGuard

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily for up to 2 weeks

Aldehyde-based treatment for external parasites, ich, fungal, and bacterial infections.

Remove activated carbon from filter during treatment. Do not use with invertebrates.

Seachem

Clarity

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsWhen needed — once or twice

Broad-spectrum water clarifier for cloudy water, fine particles, and tannins. Works best with mechanical filtration.

API

AlgaeFix

3 tspfor 29 gal
SupplementsEvery 3 days for 3 doses, then once a week

Controls green water (algae bloom) and string algae. Use with Pimafix or Melafix for full coverage.

Do not use with invertebrates, scaleless fish, or in ponds with koi. Can affect oxygen levels.

Seachem

Prime — emergency ammonia/nitrite dose

14 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsEmergency only

Five-times Prime dose for temporary ammonia or nitrite detoxification. Aerate well and retest water.

Emergency dose only. Do not use as a routine water-change dose.

Seachem

Safe — chlorine/chloramine dose

0.12 gfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Dry conditioner dose for chlorine and chloramine. 200 mg treats 50 gallons.

Use a precision scale; this powder is very concentrated.

Seachem

Safe — ammonia detox dose

0.45 gfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsEmergency ammonia detox

Dry conditioner ammonia detox dose. 200 mg treats about 13 gallons for ammonia response.

Emergency dosing. Retest ammonia and oxygenate the tank.

API

Tap Water Conditioner — chlorine dose

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Base dose for chlorine and heavy metals in tap water.

API

Tap Water Conditioner — chloramine dose

4.8 mL1 capfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change when chloramine is present

Higher label dose for chloramine-treated tap water.

API

Aqua Essential — tap water dose

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Tap water conditioner dose for chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals.

API

Aqua Essential — ammonia/nitrite/nitrate dose

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsEmergency detox or poor water quality

Higher dose for detoxifying ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate during water-quality problems.

Detoxification is temporary; still perform water changes and retest.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Dechlorinator

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Concentrated dechlorinator pump dose for tap water changes.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Dechlorinator — nano drop dose

2.9 mL58 dropsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change for nano tanks

Nano-tank drop dose equivalent: about 2 drops per gallon.

Aqueon

Water Conditioner

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Conditioner dose for removing chlorine and chloramine and detoxifying heavy metals.

Aqueon

Water Conditioner — stress dose

29 mL5.75 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsWhen fish are stressed or slime coat support is needed

Double-dose variant for additional slime coat support during stressful events.

Use standard dose for routine water changes.

Fluval

Aqua Plus — chlorine dose

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change

Base dose for chlorine-treated tap water.

Fluval

Aqua Plus — chloramine/slime coat dose

29 mL5.75 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer water change when chloramine is present

Higher label dose for chloramine or when extra scale and fin protection is desired.

Tetra

BettaSafe

29 mL5.75 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer betta water change

Betta water conditioner dose for small aquariums and bowls.

Brightwell Aquatics

ShrimpPrep

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsPer shrimp-tank water change

Shrimp-safe tap water conditioner. Entry uses the cap equivalent of 5 mL per 10 gallons.

Fritz Aquatics

Complete — emergency dose

14 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
DechlorinatorsEmergency detox only

Five-times Complete dose for high chloramine or elevated ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.

Emergency use only. Retest and correct the underlying water-quality issue.

Seachem

Flourish Trace

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersTwice weekly

Trace element supplement for planted freshwater aquariums.

Seachem

Flourish Excel — initial dose

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersAfter major water change or first dose

Initial or post-water-change Excel dose before switching to maintenance dosing.

Can harm Vallisneria and some mosses if overdosed.

Seachem

Flourish Potassium — label dose

4.8 mL1 capfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Standard potassium supplement dose for planted tanks.

Seachem

Flourish Advance — daily dose

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily or as required

Plant growth enhancer dose for root and shoot development.

API

Leaf Zone

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Iron and potassium supplement for planted aquariums.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Green

Popular
2.9 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

All-in-one planted-tank fertilizer pump dose for low to medium light tanks.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Green — medium light

5.8 mL5.75 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Two-pump variant for medium-light planted tanks or heavier plant mass.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Green — high light

8.7 mL8.75 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Three-pump variant for high-light or fast-growing planted tanks. Test nitrate and phosphate.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Iron

2.9 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers1–3× per week

Iron supplement for red plants or iron-deficiency symptoms.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Potassium

2.9 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly or as needed

Potassium supplement for pinholes, yellowing, or marginal leaf damage.

Aquarium Co-Op

Easy Carbon

2.9 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily

Liquid carbon source for low-tech planted aquariums.

Avoid overdosing around sensitive plants, shrimp, and stressed fish.

Tropica

Premium Nutrition

13 mL6.5 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Micronutrient fertilizer for planted tanks with low fish load or no need for nitrate/phosphate addition.

Tropica

Specialised Nutrition

13 mL6.5 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

All-in-one fertilizer with nitrogen and phosphorus for more demanding planted tanks.

NilocG

Thrive+

2.9 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

All-in-one fertilizer designed for high-tech planted tanks.

NilocG

Thrive S

5.8 mL5.75 pumpsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

All-in-one fertilizer formulated for shrimp-safe planted tanks.

NilocG

Thrive C

5.8 mL5.75 pumpsfor 29 gal
Fertilizers2–3× per week

Low-tech all-in-one planted-tank fertilizer.

NilocG

Micros

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily or as scheduled

Micronutrient solution for EI-style or custom fertilizing routines.

NilocG

Macros

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily or as scheduled

Macronutrient solution for EI-style or custom fertilizing routines.

Easy-Life

ProFito

11 mL1 capfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Comprehensive plant fertilizer. 100 L is converted to 26.42 US gallons.

Easy-Life

EasyCarbo — normal dose

2.2 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily

Liquid carbon supplement. 50 L is converted to 13.21 US gallons.

Easy-Life

EasyCarbo — high demand dose

4.4 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily

Higher EasyCarbo dose for heavily planted/high-demand tanks.

Do not exceed label directions; sensitive plants and invertebrates may react poorly.

Easy-Life

Ferro

5.5 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Iron supplement. 100 L is converted to 26.42 US gallons.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinMulti

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Multi-nutrient planted aquarium supplement.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinAxis

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersWeekly

Carbon-source supplement for planted aquaria.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinGro

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersEvery other day or as needed

Nitrogen supplement for planted aquariums.

Brightwell Aquatics

Florin-K

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersEvery other day or as needed

Potassium supplement for planted aquariums.

Brightwell Aquatics

Florin-Fe

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersEvery other day or as needed

Iron supplement for planted aquariums.

Brightwell Aquatics

Ferrion

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersEvery other day or as needed

Concentrated iron supplement for freshwater planted aquaria.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinHumic

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
FertilizersEvery other day or as needed

Humic substance supplement for planted aquariums.

Brightwell Aquatics

Shrimp FlorinGrō+

5.8 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily until target nitrate is reached

Shrimp-safe nitrogen supplement for planted shrimp tanks.

Test nitrate before and during use.

2Hr Aquarist

APT Complete — weekly schedule

5.5 mLfor 29 gal
Fertilizers4× per week

All-in-one planted-tank fertilizer. 100 L is converted to 26.42 US gallons.

2Hr Aquarist

APT Complete — daily schedule

3.3 mLfor 29 gal
FertilizersDaily

Daily-dose variant for APT Complete. 100 L is converted to 26.42 US gallons.

2Hr Aquarist

APT Zero

5.5 mLfor 29 gal
Fertilizers4× per week

Nitrogen/phosphate-free fertilizer for tanks with higher fish load or active substrate.

Seachem

Stability — maintenance dose

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaWeekly or after water changes

Lower ongoing dose after the initial 7-day startup period.

Seachem

Pristine — initial dose

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaInitial dose

Bacteria blend for organic waste control and water clarity.

Seachem

Pristine — maintenance dose

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaWeekly or after maintenance

Maintenance dose for organic waste control and sludge reduction.

API

Quick Start — saltwater dose

58 mL11.5 capsfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt saltwater setup or when adding fish

Saltwater dose is double the freshwater Quick Start dose.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme 7 — new system

345 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup for new freshwater systems

New-system starter dose for freshwater nitrifying bacteria.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme 7 — established system

87 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAfter water changes or maintenance

Established-system dose for routine bacteria replenishment.

Fritz Aquatics

TurboStart 700

Popular
17 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup or after major filter disruption

Refrigerated live nitrifying bacteria for freshwater cycling.

Fritz Aquatics

TurboStart 700 — accelerated dose

84 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaFast cycle situations

Five-times TurboStart dose variant for accelerated cycling.

Use only when following the manufacturer fast-cycle guidance.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme 360 — initial dose

29 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaInitial dose

Bacteria dose for starting or reinforcing biological filtration.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme 360 — maintenance dose

15 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAfter maintenance or water changes

Maintenance dose for reinforcing the biofilter.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme Monster 360 — initial dose

5.8 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaInitial dose for larger systems

Concentrated bacteria dose for large freshwater aquariums.

Fritz Aquatics

FritzZyme Monster 360 — maintenance dose

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaMaintenance dose for larger systems

Maintenance bacteria dose for large freshwater aquariums.

Dr. Tim's Aquatics

One & Only Freshwater

29 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup or after filter disruption

Freshwater nitrifying bacteria minimum dose for cycling.

Microbe-Lift

Nite-Out II

15 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup, after water changes, or during cycling

Nitrifying bacteria for ammonia and nitrite control.

Microbe-Lift

Special Blend — new aquarium

15 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaAt setup and weekly during startup

Bacteria blend for organic waste reduction in new aquariums.

Microbe-Lift

Special Blend — maintenance

15 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaWeekly or monthly maintenance

Maintenance bacteria dose for sludge and organic waste control.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinBacter7 — low nutrient dose

0.14 mL3 dropsfor 29 gal
BacteriaDaily

Very light daily bacteria dose for low-nutrient planted tanks.

Brightwell Aquatics

FlorinBacter7 — bioload change dose

0.06 mL1.25 dropsfor 29 gal
BacteriaDaily after livestock or filtration changes

Drop-based bacteria dose for times when bio-load or filtration changes.

TLC Products

StartSmart

34 mLfor 29 gal
BacteriaWeekly or at least monthly

Aquarium bacteria dose; 1 fluid ounce is converted to 29.57 mL.

Seachem

Alkaline Buffer

8.7 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — dose slowly over several days

Raises alkalinity and buffers pH. Use with Acid Buffer for controlled adjustments.

Test KH and pH before repeating.

Seachem

Discus Buffer

7.3 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed for soft acidic water

Buffers soft-water aquariums toward discus-friendly pH. Uses the gentler end of the 10–20 gallon label range.

Seachem

Acid Regulator

14.5 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — dose slowly

Lowers and buffers pH in freshwater aquariums.

Avoid rapid pH changes; retest before redosing.

Seachem

Alkaline Regulator

10.2 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — dose slowly

Raises and buffers pH for alkaline freshwater systems. Uses the gentler end of the 10–20 gallon label range.

Avoid rapid pH changes; retest before redosing.

Seachem

Axolotl Buffer

58 mL11.5 capsfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersWith each water change or as needed

Liquid buffer for axolotl aquariums.

Seachem

Tanganyika Buffer

7.3 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed for Lake Tanganyika aquariums

Raises carbonate hardness and pH for Tanganyika cichlid aquariums. Uses the gentler end of the 10–20 gallon label range.

Seachem

Malawi/Victoria Buffer

8.7 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed for Lake Malawi/Victoria aquariums

Raises carbonate hardness and pH for Malawi and Victoria cichlid aquariums. Uses the gentler end of the 10–20 gallon label range.

Seachem

Gold Buffer

3 tspfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersDaily until target pH is reached

Raises and buffers goldfish aquariums toward pH 7.2–7.8.

Use half dose in soft or poorly buffered water.

Seachem

Neutral Regulator — maintenance

7.3 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersMonthly or with water changes

Maintenance entry for pH 7.0 buffering in soft or RO-based systems.

Test pH and KH before repeating.

Seachem

Acid Buffer — gradual adjustment

2.9 gfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersDaily until target pH is reached

Gradual pH-lowering buffer dose. Use with Alkaline Buffer for precise control.

Avoid changing pH more than about 0.2 per day.

API

pH Up — low adjustment

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — wait 24 h and test before re-dosing

Raises pH gradually in freshwater aquariums.

Avoid sudden pH changes; some fish are sensitive to swings greater than 0.2 in 24 hours.

API

pH Down — low adjustment

2.9 mLfor 29 gal
pH AdjustersAs needed — wait 24 h and test before re-dosing

Lowers pH gradually in freshwater aquariums.

High KH water may resist pH drops. Test KH first.

Fritz Aquatics

A+ Aquarium Salt — community dose

5 ¾ tbspfor 29 gal
SaltWith water changes or short-term support

General aquarium salt dose for freshwater community tanks.

Avoid with salt-sensitive fish, snails, shrimp, and many live plants.

Fritz Aquatics

A+ Aquarium Salt — livebearer dose

29 tbspfor 29 gal
SaltLivebearer or brackish-tolerant support

High salt dose for livebearers or short-term support where appropriate.

Not for most planted tanks, invertebrates, corydoras, plecos, or other salt-sensitive fish.

Fritz Aquatics

A+ Aquarium Salt — parasite bath

2755.0 gfor 29 gal
SaltShort bath only

Concentrated salt bath dose for external parasite support.

Bath treatment only. Observe fish continuously and return to fresh water if distress occurs.

Seachem

Cichlid Lake Salt — Tanganyika

31.9 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for Lake Tanganyika cichlid aquariums.

Seachem

Cichlid Lake Salt — Malawi

16.0 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for Lake Malawi cichlid aquariums.

Seachem

Cichlid Lake Salt — Victoria

10.4 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for Lake Victoria cichlid aquariums.

Seachem

American Cichlid Salt — South American

2.4 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for South American cichlid aquariums.

Seachem

American Cichlid Salt — Central American

1.2 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for Central American cichlid aquariums.

Aquarium Co-Op

Aquarium Salt — mild treatment

9 ¾ tbspfor 29 gal
SaltShort-term treatment

Mild treatment level often used as a first step for illness support.

Remove snails and shrimp; use caution with salt-sensitive fish and plants.

Aquarium Co-Op

Aquarium Salt — strong treatment

29 tbspfor 29 gal
SaltShort-term treatment only

High treatment level for stronger short-term salt support.

Strong dose. Not for salt-sensitive fish, invertebrates, or planted tanks.

Seachem

Gold Salt

52.2 gfor 29 gal
SaltAt setup and water changes

Mineral salt dose for goldfish aquariums. Dissolve before adding to established tanks.

Seachem

AmGuard

2.9 mL0.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily as needed for ammonia control

Ammonia detoxifier for emergency water-quality support.

Use with ammonia testing and water changes; detoxification is temporary.

Seachem

AmGuard — higher ammonia response

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsEmergency ammonia response

More conservative AmGuard dose for elevated ammonia events.

Emergency use. Increase aeration and retest ammonia.

Seachem

StressGuard — standard dose

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily as needed during stress or healing

Slime coat and healing-support supplement for stressed or injured fish.

Seachem

StressGuard — light dose

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily as needed

Lower StressGuard dose for lighter handling stress or cautious use.

Seachem

Fresh Trace

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsTwice weekly

Trace element supplement for freshwater community aquariums.

Seachem

Discus Trace

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsTwice weekly

Trace element supplement for discus and soft-water aquariums.

Seachem

Cichlid Trace

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsTwice weekly

Trace element supplement for cichlid aquariums.

Seachem

Gold Trace

7.3 mL1.5 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsTwice weekly

Trace element supplement for goldfish aquariums.

API

Ammo Lock

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsEvery 2 days as needed

Detoxifies ammonia during spikes while the biofilter catches up.

Still test ammonia and do water changes; detoxification is temporary.

API

Melafix

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily for 7 days

Botanical fish remedy for external bacterial issues and fin/tissue support.

Remove activated carbon during treatment and maintain aeration.

API

Pimafix

15 mL3 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsDaily for 7 days

Botanical fish remedy often used for fungal or external issues.

Remove activated carbon during treatment and maintain aeration.

API

Stress Coat+ — slime coat repair dose

29 mL5.75 capsfor 29 gal
SupplementsAfter handling, injury, or heavy stress

Double-dose variant for slime coat support and stress recovery.

Use standard Stress Coat+ dose for routine water changes.

Brightwell Aquatics

Shrimp Code

7.3 mL3.75 pumpsfor 29 gal
Supplements2–3× per week

Mineral and trace supplement for freshwater shrimp aquariums.

Brightwell Aquatics

Shrimp BlackWaterClear

5.8 mL3 pumpsfor 29 gal
SupplementsTwice weekly

Humic-substance supplement for shrimp and blackwater-style freshwater aquariums.

Doses are based on manufacturer guidelines. Always read the product label. Some products vary by formulation — verify with your specific bottle.