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API AMMO-LOCK Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier 16-Ounce Bottle
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Brand | API |
Liquid Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Item Form | Stick |
Target Species | Fish |
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- Contains one (1) API AMMO-LOCK Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier 16-Ounce Bottle
- Detoxifies ammonia in aquarium water and tap water
- Works instantly to make aquarium water safe for fish
- Reduction in ammonia levels measurable on any API Test Kits
- Dose freshwater and saltwater every two days until ammonia is not detected
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Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | — | — | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 3.9 |
Stability | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | — | — | 3.9 |
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target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
liquid volume | 16 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 1 gallons | — | 120 milliliters | 16 fluid ounces |
form | Stick | Liquid | Ammonia | Ammonia | — | Liquid |
weight | 1 pounds | 16 ounces | 9.7 pounds | — | 4 ounces | 612 grams |
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From the manufacturer
It’s Smart To Be Proactive!
The best way to keep your aquarium clean is to maintain good water quality. This will keep your fish strong and vibrant, as well as preventing disease.
How Do I Maintain A Healthy Environment?
It is important to test your aquarium water weekly to verify good quality in addition to a bi-weekly partial water change of no more than 25% to help reduce toxic buildup, remove debris the filter missed, and replenish the oxygen available to fish.
How Do I Take Good Care Of My Aquarium & Fish?
- Feed & observe fish daily
- Test water quality weekly
- Change 25% water every 2 weeks
- Restore your ecosystem monthly
Feed Your Fish Daily
Feed your fish twice daily with API Fish Food which contains nutritionally enhanced proteins, allowing for easy uptake of nutrients and maximum absorption, resulting in less excrement for clear, clean water. Take time to observe fish to ensure they are active & healthy and be sure to check water temperature.
Test Water Quality Weekly
An aquarium is a closed environment and in order for fish to thrive, water must be similar to that which could be found in their natural environment. Poor water quality can cause fish stress, illness and even loss. The 6 common water quality parameters are Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH, and water hardness (GH and KH) - all of which may vary over time and all are invisible to the eye which is why it is important to test weekly with API MASTER TEST KITS or API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS. It is also a good time to add API STRESS ZYME to keep your aquarium & gravel clean.
Change 25% Water Every 2 Weeks
In a closed aquarium environment there are no natural rivers or streams to carry away debris and other waste materials. It is important to renew 25% of the aquarium water every two weeks. When you change the water, it is important to know that tap water contains chemicals that make it safe for us to drink but harmful for fish, therefore add a water conditioner such as API STRESS COAT.
Restore Your Ecosystem Monthly
It is important to change your filter media & clean gravel monthly, however in doing so it can disrupt the fragile ecosystem of your aquarium. Use API QUICK START to strengthen it with ‘beneficial’ nitrifying bacteria that will naturally consume toxic compounds and help prevent fish stress. Also recommended when starting a new aquarium or changing the water.
FEED FISH DAILY
TEST WATER QUALITY WEEKLY
CHANGE 25% WATER EVERY 2 WEEKS
RESTORE ECOSYSTEM MONTHLY
API TEST KITS | API STRESS ZYME | API FIX | API STRESS COAT | API QUICK START | API MELAFIX | |
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Use Weekly | Helps monitor water quality | Keeps aquarium clean | ||||
Use Every 2 Weeks | Makes tap water safe when changing water | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | ||||
Use Monthly | Restores the ecosystem to help prevent fish stress | |||||
Use When Adding New Fish | Prevents disease breakout |
Making A Better Underwater World
At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world.
Product Description
Fish continually release ammonia into the aquarium through their gills, urine and solid waste. Uneaten food and decaying organic matter also add ammonia to the water. Even small amounts of ammonia stress fish; large amounts of ammonia will kill fish. Ammonia is the #1 killer of freshwater fish. API AMMO-LOCK Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Ammonia Detoxifier works instantly to detoxify ammonia, chlorine, and chloramines in fresh and saltwater aquariums. API AMMO-LOCK Ammonia Detoxifier Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Treatment does not remove ammonia from water; it converts it to a non-toxic form. Aquarium water will show a reduction in ammonia on API Test Kits, but a 25% water change is still recommended after dosing. For best results, use as directed on the product label. If your aquarium tests positive for ammonia, do a partial water change, then neutralize the ammonia with API AMMO-LOCK Ammonia Detoxifier Aquarium Treatment. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6 x 6 x 8 inches; 1 Pounds
- Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
- Item model number : 45E
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : June 20, 2004
- Manufacturer : Mars Fishcare
- ASIN : B000255N0A
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,584 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #53 in Aquarium Water Treatments
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Ingredients
Contains No Less Than 17 Percent Aliphatic Amine Salts. Each Dose Will Remove 3. Ppm Of Ammonia, 7. Ppm Of Chlorine, And 5. Ppm Of Chloramine.
Directions
Detoxifies ammonia produced by fish waste.Removes chlorine and chloramine from tap water. Eliminates ammonia stress and protects healthy gill function. Treats 240 gallons of fresh or salt water.
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Customers like the value, ease of use, and quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it's easy to follow instructions, does the job in a crisis, and is a life saver for their fish. That said, some complain that it turns the water cloudy. Customers have different opinions on ammonia.
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Customers like the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it does the job in a crisis, it's amazing, and it helps keep the fish alive and stable while doing water changes. They also say that it works great between water changes, keeps their fish happy and healthy, and they have not had a single fish die.
"...Its effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for my fish have made it an indispensable addition to my..." Read more
"...not being overstocked B) not overfeeding C) no dying plants...." Read more
"...It helped to keep the fish alive and stable while doing water changes, so for that I would buy it again, if ever needed." Read more
"Does the job in a crisis . Ammonia spikes happen to the best of us..." Read more
Customers like the value of the water treatment. They mention that it has a good price, and the results are great. Some customers also appreciate the size of the bottle for the price.
"...AMQUEL is amazing and cost alot less. Check it out" Read more
"Good value" Read more
"...The price is another thing. It is priced reasonably so I can move the tank to the sun light without fearing water change costs." Read more
"Good product and price" Read more
Customers find the aquarium pond water treatment easy to use. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the product is hassle-free and doesn't require any complex procedures. The measuring cup is also very easy to operate, and it is great for a quick fix.
"...Its effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for my fish have made it an indispensable addition to my..." Read more
"It is great for a quick fix! But let’s face it- ultimately if your tank is too far off, parameters need to be adjusted." Read more
"easy to use. great if you have ammonia in your tank - get it out with this product" Read more
"Product works well easy Joseph using the cap. Easy to follow instructions" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quickness of the product. They mention that it works well and removes the chlorine quickly. It also helps resolve the problem quickly, and the product itself is worth the wait.
"...But rest assured, the product itself is worth the wait." Read more
"Easy to use and removes the chlorineResults are almost instant" Read more
"...in awhile due to increases in nitrates/ammonia but this helps resolve the problem quickly! Big bottle too for the price!" Read more
"Works well and quickly" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it's really nice and sweet.
"...a new large tank and my over 8 year old tetras are back home and looking real good. API Start rite is a different story...." Read more
"...Great price. Cant beat it anywhere. Fast shipping. Wonderful. Just fabulous." Read more
"Arrived without a cap. Real nice." Read more
"sweet!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ammonia. Some mention that it helps reduce the potential damage ammonium could cause, it works well to reduce the ammona, and it keeps ammoniu at a stable level. It provides excellent protection for fish from ammoniar poisoning, and works great for locking the amona. However, some say that the problem was persistent ammonius even after a 25 or 50 % water change.
"...Its effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for my fish have made it an indispensable addition to my..." Read more
"This is very good for dealing with ammonia. Yet i just tried another brand that was half the price and works even better...." Read more
"...You can't just put ammo lock in and forget about it though. Ammonia builds upon ammonia, so you still have to do water changes to get it all out of..." Read more
"...It made the water safe until a water change was possible. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND API." Read more
Customers are not happy with the cloudiness of the water treatment. They mention that it turns the water cloudy and is very toxic to aquatic pets. Some customers also mention that the product leaves a little bit of white haze in the water and that it makes fish's eyes cloudy.
"...I have used this product two times and both times my water was super cloudy the next day and ammonia levels had spiked to 4PPM overnight!..." Read more
"...builds up, for instance due to excessive feeding, it turns the water a bit grayish. But then this clears up as the ammonia slowly unlocks...." Read more
"...It doesn't cloud the water or create any unsightly residue, ensuring that my tank remains clear and pristine...." Read more
"...I added it according to the directions and with in 2 hours my water clouded up and the tank smelled like an ammona bottle I had to do 2 water..." Read more
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The effectiveness of this ammonia detoxifier is remarkable. In no time at all, it neutralized the harmful ammonia levels in my tank, creating a safer and more comfortable habitat for my fish. I noticed a visible improvement in their behavior and vitality, which speaks volumes about the product's ability to alleviate stress and promote fish health.
The ease of use is another standout feature. The instructions were clear and straightforward, making the application process a breeze. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced aquarist, the ammonia detoxifier is hassle-free and doesn't require any complex procedures.
One of the best parts is that this product doesn't just mask the ammonia; it completely eliminates it. I appreciated the fact that it doesn't interfere with the accuracy of water tests or compromise the effectiveness of the tank's biological filtration system. It's a solution that addresses the root cause of ammonia issues rather than providing a temporary fix.
The peace of mind that comes with using this ammonia detoxifier is immeasurable. I no longer worry about sudden spikes in ammonia levels harming my fish. It's like having an insurance policy for the well-being of my aquatic friends.
Additionally, this ammonia detoxifier doesn't negatively impact the water quality. It doesn't cloud the water or create any unsightly residue, ensuring that my tank remains clear and pristine.
In conclusion, the ammonia detoxifier I introduced to my fish tank has been a game-changer. Its effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for my fish have made it an indispensable addition to my aquarium maintenance routine. If you're an aquarium enthusiast looking for a reliable solution to manage ammonia levels, I highly recommend giving this ammonia detoxifier a try. Your fish will thank you for the clean and stress-free home you provide them!
What I did was change the water, then put in the ammo lock along with two other API products, stress coat+ and quick start. I think it helps to use ammo lock with other API products, since they do make their products "work together". Anyway, I did this once a day, every day for 4 days. On day four ammonia was at 0ppm.
You can't just put ammo lock in and forget about it though. Ammonia builds upon ammonia, so you still have to do water changes to get it all out of the tank. Having the nitrifying bacteria helps to make the conversion of remaining ammonia to nitrate more manageable for the tank.
1ml. of solution per 2 gallons of water, 5ml. Solution per 10 gallons of water and
10ml. Solution per 20 gallons of water. Basically whatever gallons your tank is, divide in half and that number is the amount of ml. needed. Ammonia levels were reduced in minutes.
1ml. of solution per 2 gallons of water, 5ml. Solution per 10 gallons of water and
10ml. Solution per 20 gallons of water. Basically whatever gallons your tank is, divide in half and that number is the amount of ml. needed. Ammonia levels were reduced in minutes.
Desperate to solve this, I bought Ammo Lock because I was leaving town for a week. Immediately my ammonia test results went from green to yellow. I also put in a 1 year ammonia meter and it is indicating yellow as well. Typically, I change the water weekly, and I will include this in my routine from now on. Nothing else was making the ammonia manageable before this. Highly recommend.
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I have become a fan of API brand and will always buy it.
I will recommend these brands if you love your fishes:
Seachem, API, ADA, Fluval and BubblesTroubles.
Killing it off quickly can affect fish, adding ammolock to the aquarium ensures that the fish bugs are safe and sound.