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API WATER SOFTENER PILLOW Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, size 5 (49A)

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Features

  • Contains one (1) API WATER SOFTENER PILLOW Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag
  • Softens hard water
  • Reduces general hardness by lowering calcium and magnesium
  • Easy-to-use pre-dosed pouch fits most canister filters on the market for freshwater aquariums
  • Use when starting or maintaining an aquarium when testing indicates hardness above the desired level, can be reused after it is recharged

Description

API WATER SOFTENER PILLOW Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch is a chemical filtration media that reduces general hardness found in tap water for aquarium use. WATER SOFTENER PILLOW works to lower calcium and magnesium levels, and also removes heavy metals and reduces white, crusty mineral deposits on aquarium surfaces. WATER SOFTENER PILLOW can be reused after it is recharged in a salt solution. Use when starting or maintaining an aquarium when testing indicates water hardness above the desired level. Use according to directions on product packaging. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.

Brand: API


Item Weight: 23 Grams


Target Species: Fish


Allergen Information: Apple Free


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1 x 7.38 inches; 0.81 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 49A


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2004


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mars Fishcare


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


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    • Works
Definitely lowers the GH. Gotta be careful stuff works fast on small tanks
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023 by Alex Cobarrubio
    • 24 hour fix
We have hard city water and using this in our filter we were able to go from off the charts hard to pillow soft in 24 hors for our 20 gal tank. Super great performance and did not effect our set up or flow. Great value if you want to use tap since it is reusable.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023 by 13scares
    • quick results!
My betta aquarium had the highest levels of hardness when I tested the water with the strips. and in just minutes, hour tops, the levels were already improving. I will check back in the morning and test the water again. But as of now, it looks like it's doing exactly what it's supposed to be doing.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023 by Christine Hannah
    • works good
just 24 hr in a 10 gal returned to normal levels of hardness!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023 by Colin S.
    • It works
It works. With continuous use(48hrs), the water hardness dropped from very hard to soft.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023 by G. Kuo
    • Worked for 5 gallon tank
I have well water that is very hard. I put this pillow in the filter and just a little over 12 hours there was a dramatic improvement. I'll leave it in just a little longer next time. I didn't give 5 stars for ease of use for a few reasons. It's too big for my extra small filter pump and I couldn't find a smaller one so I did expect that anyways. I removed the carbon filter temporarily, then I just stuffed the pillow into the filter, but not so much as to cause the flow to be blocked. It will stick out at the top because you can't stuff the whole pillow in and left the cover off. When I was done with the pillow I put my carbon filter back in. The only other thing is that the pillow contents are not distributed well in the pillow cover. It wants to collect on one side. Despite all this it is sufficient for my 5.5 gallon set up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by Martine
    • Turtle rip it open
Turtle rip it open spent 2 hours filtering my water trying to get the sand like stuff out I think I got most of it after doing a water change but super mad that happened make sure to put it deep in your filter so if you have a turtle they don't get it. It did soften my water so that's the only plus
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023 by James M clark
    • slightly worked
It lowered the hardness a little but I really saw a difference when I added driftwood to my tank, and not the driftwood that you'd find in your backyard. I used aquarium driftwood like African root. I boiled it a few times to get the tannins out and so far so good.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023 by Rose

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