What is Reddit's opinion of API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle?

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I do now, I read a lot and researched as much as I could in order to make sure I could make my betta as comfortable as possible, but I overlooked that I guess?? I did condition the water before getting it, using this product specifically: API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255MZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F8HRVNYE4ZR3T7X191JT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Well, in the video he appears to be pretty active and swimming so I'd personally consider him healthy. As for stress coat, I use th API brand. You can get it from any local pet store or order it off of Amazon. I've linked the Amazon one below. It comes with instructions on how much to put in your tanks and the top is the little measuring cup to do so. I find it one of my most important additives to my fish tank and at my workplace (pet store) and it's helped me with quite q few issues I've had.

API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255MZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rqY3BbMPKABFG

no it it's automatic. I was getting a new one because I'm not sure it's very reliable. Any recommendations? Also could this help with fins?: API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255MZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UVQszb1AJ8RDQ

Clean, warm water will be the best thing you can do for your new fish friend. Definitely leave the filter on, your beneficial bacteria will die if the filter isn't running.

You can add a little bit of API stress coat to the water. I would avoid over-medicating and not doing anything extra like aquarum salt or antibiotics unless it gets worse.

In a 2gal tank with only one betta, I would do a 25% water change twice a week.

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Never used it personally but it's got an 85% 5-star rating on Amazon. I doubt you can go wrong with it.

Get some duckweed to help with nitrates, I normally have a sponge filter along with my fluval canister 407, aqua clear hang on back. I never clean them out at the same time

Wondershells can help clarify water to some degree if left to dissolve in your aquarium plus if you have to much algea on the front of the glass they can be used as a hand algea remover they also help condition the tap water. I still use tap water dechlorinator 

Aquarium CO-OP wonderShells

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner

I put in stress coat or stress coat + zyme after a water change or when a fish loses color or looks like it has an ouchy

[API master Water Test Kit]  (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_2KGRHRGN4H778VSS338H)

The master test kit is great to see of the nitrate or ammonia is too high 

Great for looking at all the chemical levels and properties of your aquarium water

Aquarium sticker Thermometer

Will let you know if your tank is to warm or to hot

preset aquarium heater

For tropical fish like plecos 

digital tempture gun

I use this when I bring new fish home or when doing a water change to make sure the tap water or Reverse osmosis water is not to hot or to cold

Laifoo 25ft Aquarium Vacuum Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Cleaner Siphon Water Changer

If you dont have a water Siphon you can use a garden hose or PVC flex pipe from lowesnirnget a water changes from Petco or petsmart you will need a water dechlorinator if its town water if it's well water you should be ok

Great for water changes and easier on your back and floors

5ML pipettes 

5ML Plastic Transfer Pipettes

I love using these when I use stress coat or other liquid medicine or for plant fertilizer 

You should have aquarium only gear that you never use soap or bleach on if you need to clean something only use water and distilled white vinegar 

Aquarium Co-Op Measuring Glass

Measure glass for fish meds, liquid ferts, or aquarium salt

Beneficial bacteria 

Aqueon PURE Live Beneficial Bacteria and Enzymes

Live beneficial bacteria is usually placed in your filter chamber under the pad so it can grow and Culture on the cotton or sponge filter ( beneficial bacteria is microscopic so if you can see growth something is wrong)

Beneficial bacteria for new filters or new filter cartridges 

Fritz Zyme 7 Live Bacteria (Freshwater)

 Bottled beneficial bacteria 

Evolution Aqua Pure Pond Slow Release Bacteria Biodegradeable Gel Balls,

slow release starter colony beneficial bacteria

Plants help remove and reduce nitrates if you got frogbite, Salvinia cucullata (Asian Watermoss) , duckweed if you dont mind removing some very week. 

Plant holder like lucky bamboo or pathos plants

Poth-O-Carry™ Plus: Pothos Holder with Open Face Technology

You should have a secondary bio filter and never clean the hang on back filter the same week as the secondary bio filter should be a sponge filter or a a ziss moving bed filter 

Sponge filter 

AQUANEAT Double Bio Sponge Filter, Quiet Aquarium Filter with Ceramic Media Balls

These are both air driven so you will need

 [air pump]

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A0PYQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_0YT4EV4TGSE1NM3T0NAF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

Air stone

Aquarium Air Stone, Ultra Silent Deep Dissolving Oxygen Diffuser

Aquarium CO-OP wonderShells

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner

I put in stress coat or stress coat + zyme after a water change or when a fish loses color or looks like it has an ouchy

[API master Water Test Kit]  (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_2KGRHRGN4H778VSS338H)

The master test kit is great to see of the nitrate or ammonia is too high 

Great for looking at all the chemical levels and properties of your aquarium water

Aquarium sticker Thermometer

Will let you know if your tank is to warm or to hot

preset aquarium heater

For tropical fish like plecos 

digital tempture gun

I use this when I bring new fish home or when doing a water change to make sure the tap water or Reverse osmosis water is not to hot or to cold

Laifoo 25ft Aquarium Vacuum Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Cleaner Siphon Water Changer

If you dont have a water Siphon you can use a garden hose or PVC flex pipe from lowesnirnget a water changes from Petco or petsmart you will need a water dechlorinator if its town water if it's well water you should be ok

Great for water changes and easier on your back and floors

5ML pipettes 

5ML Plastic Transfer Pipettes 

I love using these when I use stress coat or other liquid medicine or for plant fertilizer 

You should have aquarium only gear that you never use soap or bleach on if you need to clean something only use water and distilled white vinegar 

Aquarium Co-Op Measuring Glass

Measure glass for fish meds, liquid ferts, or aquarium salt

Beneficial bacteria 

Aqueon PURE Live Beneficial Bacteria and Enzymes

Live beneficial bacteria is usually placed in your filter chamber under the pad so it can grow and Culture on the cotton or sponge filter ( beneficial bacteria is microscopic so if you can see growth something is wrong)

Beneficial bacteria for new filters or new filter cartridges 

Fritz Zyme 7 Live Bacteria (Freshwater)

 Bottled beneficial bacteria 

slow release starter colony beneficial bacteria

Plants help remove and reduce nitrates if you got frogbite, Salvinia cucullata (Asian Watermoss) , duckweed if you dont mind removing some very week. 

Plant holder like lucky bamboo or pathos plants

Poth-O-Carry™ Plus: Pothos Holder with Open Face Technology

You should have a secondary bio filter and never clean the hang on back filter the same week as the secondary bio filter should be a sponge filter or a a ziss moving bed filter 

Sponge filter 

AQUANEAT Double Bio Sponge Filter, Quiet Aquarium Filter with Ceramic Media Balls

These are both air driven so you will need

 [air pump]

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A0PYQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_0YT4EV4TGSE1NM3T0NAF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

Air stone

Aquarium Air Stone, Ultra Silent Deep Dissolving Oxygen Diffuser

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Wondershells can help clarify water to some degree if left to dissolve in your aquarium plus if you have to much algea on the front of the glass they can be used as a hand algea remover they also help condition the tap water. I still use tap water dechlorinator 

Aquarium CO-OP wonderShells

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner

I put in stress coat or stress coat + zyme after a water change or when a fish loses color or looks like it has an ouchy

[API master Water Test Kit]  (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_2KGRHRGN4H778VSS338H) The master test kit is great to see of the nitrate or ammonia is too high

Great for looking at all the chemical levels and properties of your aquarium water

Aquarium sticker Thermometer

Will let you know if your tank is to warm or to hot

preset aquarium heater

For tropical fish like plecos 

digital tempture gun

I use this when I bring new fish home or when doing a water change to make sure the tap water or Reverse osmosis water is not to hot or to cold

Laifoo 25ft Aquarium Vacuum Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Cleaner Siphon Water Changer If you dont have a water Siphon you can use a garden hose or PVC flex pipe from lowesnirnget a water changes from Petco or petsmart you will need a water dechlorinator if its town water if it's well water you should be ok

Great for water changes and easier on your back and floors

5ML pipettes 

5ML Plastic Transfer Pipettes

I love using these when I use stress coat or other liquid medicine or for plant fertilizer 

You should have aquarium only gear that you never use soap or bleach on if you need to clean something only use water and distilled white vinegar 

Aquarium Co-Op Measuring Glass

Measure glass for fish meds, liquid ferts, or aquarium salt

Beneficial bacteria 

Aqueon PURE Live Beneficial Bacteria and Enzymes

Live beneficial bacteria is usually placed in your filter chamber under the pad so it can grow and Culture on the cotton or sponge filter ( beneficial bacteria is microscopic so if you can see growth something is wrong)

Beneficial bacteria for new filters or new filter cartridges

Fritz Zyme 7 Live Bacteria (Freshwater)

 Bottled beneficial bacteria 

slow release starter colony beneficial bacteria

Plants help remove and reduce nitrates if you got frogbite, Salvinia cucullata (Asian Watermoss) , duckweed if you dont mind removing some very week. 

Plant holder like lucky bamboo or pathos plants

Poth-O-Carry™ Plus: Pothos Holder with Open Face Technology

You should have a secondary bio filter and never clean the hang on back filter the same week as the secondary bio filter should be a sponge filter or a a ziss moving bed filter 

Sponge filter 

AQUANEAT Double Bio Sponge Filter, Quiet Aquarium Filter with Ceramic Media Balls

These are both air driven so you will need

 [air pump]

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A0PYQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_0YT4EV4TGSE1NM3T0NAF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

A moving bed filter keeps beneficial bacteria young and healthy by not geting stagnant and only Culture the young strongest strains

Ziss Bubble Bio Moving Bed Filter | Aquarium Filter for Fish Tanks – Aquarium Co-Op

Air stone

Aquarium Air Stone, Ultra Silent Deep Dissolving Oxygen Diffuser

Well guys, Pearl didn't make it. I euthanized him/her as there's no way to come back from the state it was in. The other guys so far seem like they have a good chance to pull thru but we'll see in the morning. They are both smaller but substantially less infected. The water is currently treated with Stress+, API Fin & Body Cure, and lastlyArtemiss Microbe-lift.

I recently discovered that we have a bottle of Fish Mox Forte... not even sure where that came from, but evidently its amoxicillin. So that's a thing.

Some more background moving forward: This was all our 5yr old wanted for her birthday, and she's been pretty dedicated & responsible about the upkeep so far. I didn't realize myself what a science project it would become, so maybe its best if we scale back to less creatures inside. She & my wife are visiting inlaws but will be back tomorrow so this was a timely crisis for me to manage. With all that in mind, I'd welcome any lower maintenance fish/aquarium suggestions that would be more aligned with the capabilities of a smart & dedicated 5yr old who really loves fish.

Hi there,

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Hii I used a mix of this API Stress Coat Aquarium Water Conditioner, 473 ml Bottle https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000255MZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ESV6BWERTMY3X83J9NHN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 and this Interpet Anti Fungus and Finrot Aquarium Fish Treatment, 100 ml https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FH2K6LS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AS5WDBJT7WGZA4VJND13?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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If the water changes are making it worse then I would hold off for a few days (or just small changes, maybe .5gal/day) as long as the parameters stay within a healthy range. the stress of being moved around may be making him worse. It does look like fin rot to me but on the off-chance that it's fin biting stress will definitely make it worse.

However, for both fin rot and fin biting I've had a lot of success using API Stresscoat+ (contains aloe, replaces slime coat, reduces stress as name implies) and API Bettafix (contains tea tree extract) together. These together have worked miracles for me, some bettas that I honestly didn't think would make it have made awesome recoveries with these two. The links to go amazon but I've found both at Petco/Petsmart. I haven't personally been able to find indian almond leaves but those never hurt to add either! Best of luck to you and the little guy <3

Thanks, What chemicals do I need? I currently have some of this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/API-STRESS-Aquarium-Conditioner-16-Ounce/dp/B000255MZG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504098194&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=stress+coat And some of this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/API-Freshwater-Saltwater-Aquarium-Cleaning/dp/B000255N3W/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504098306&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=stress+zyme

I don't have any testing stuff.