--- product_id: 48701618 title: "API POND STRESS COAT" brand: "api" price: "¥7577" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Api" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48701618-api-pond-stress-coat store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Aloe vera for fish protective coat repair 473 ml premium water conditioner Neutralizes harmful tap water chemicals API POND STRESS COAT **Brand:** api **Price:** ¥7577 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Keep your pond pristine and your fish thriving — because your aquatic friends deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** API POND STRESS COAT by api - **How much does it cost?** ¥7577 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48701618-api-pond-stress-coat) ## Best For - api enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted api brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Healing Aloe Boost:** Replenishes fish’s natural slime coat to reduce stress from handling or injury. - • **Long-Lasting Value:** 473 ml bottle goes a long way, delivering premium pond care without breaking the bank. - • **Versatile Use Case:** Perfect for water changes, new fish introductions, and injury recovery. - • **Eco-Friendly & Pet Safe:** Formulated to protect freshwater fish, plants, wildlife, and pets alike. - • **Ultimate Tap Water Detox:** Safeguards your pond by neutralizing chlorine and chloramines instantly. ## Overview API POND STRESS COAT is a 473 ml pond water conditioner designed to neutralize harmful chemicals in tap water, protect fish with aloe vera to restore their natural slime coat, and ensure a safe environment for freshwater ponds, plants, pets, and wildlife. Ideal for water changes, new fish additions, and healing stressed or injured fish. ## Description From the manufacturer Why be proactive with water treatments? A natural pond has a constant supply of fresh water flowing into it, such as from a stream or spring. Water also flows out of a natural pond, taking fish waste and other toxins with it. This isn’t true for most garden ponds as they are closed systems. Garden ponds also tend to be much smaller than natural ponds, so they do not offer the amount of water per fish that you find in nature. For these reasons, water treatments are necessary to keep water conditions safe for both fish and plant life and for clearer water. Following specific steps each season allows you to create a backyard retreat you’ll enjoy all year long! For more information about what’s needed each season, check out more below. Spring Start Up - Get Your Pond Ready! Its pond startup time! Whether filling a new pond or re-establishing an existing pond, following some simple steps at startup will yield benefits you’ll enjoy all season long. The 3 key steps that must be taken are making your tap water safe, activating the natural pond cycle, and maintaining sparkling clean water to boost fish and plant health. Once the water temperature reaches above 10⁰C, you’ll also want to start feeding your fish again. It is important to take care of all of your plants in the spring with API AQUATIC PLANT MEDIA and API AQUATIC PLANT FOOD TABLETS as they will be the key to success in most ponds! Lastly, monitor the water conditions in your pond with the API POND MASTER TEST KIT, an easy and accurate way to test 4 key water parameters including pH, ammonia, nitrite, and phosphat Summer - Provide Regular Care And Enjoy Your Pond Summer is the time to sit back and enjoy all of your hard work! You’ll need to continue regular care for your pond that includes adding beneficial bacteria like API POND-ZYME and API POND ECOFIX. While everything looks great, you’ll want to closely monitor the water conditions so that you can protect the health of your pond including plants and fish. Algae grows in the presence of sunlight where there is excess nutrients in the pond water for the algae to feed on. API POND ALGAE CURE has been used for over 18 years to effectively control green water algae, string algae, and blanketweed without harming fish or plants. At this time it could be beneficial to do a partial water change, adding API POND STRESS COAT and API POND SALT and fertilizing your pond plants Autumn - Prepare For Winter Performing a few simple steps in the autumn will prepare your fish and plants for the long, cold winter ahead and lay the foundation for a healthy start in the spring. We recommend removing excess organic matter to reduce fish stress during the winter months. Use a net to remove as many leaves as possible. Routine addition of API POND ECOFIX or API POND-ZYME throughout the season promotes healthy water quality and reduces the amount of organic matter you need to remove at the end of the season. It is also important to perform a 25% water change, adding API POND STRESS COAT and API POND SALT to make the tap water safe and to replenish important electrolytes which aid fish during the stressful winter months. Winter – Keep Pond Water Circulating In cooler climates, when the water temperature drops, fish will naturally eat less than at warmer temperatures. Once the water temperature drops below 5⁰C, fish will stop eating and if they have been fed properly through the summer and autumn, they will have ample reserves to survive the rigours of winter. It is also important to ensure your pond has circulation to keep an open area on the ponds surface throughout the winter months to prevent the buildup of toxic gases which can accumulate from the decomposition of organic matter. Making A Better Underwater World At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too. For over 50 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. Review: A must for using tap water. - Stress Coat is a must if you use tap water to top up a tank or small pond. It neutralises chemicals in tap water and It doesn't harm any of the good bacteria in the water which help the fish with a coating on their body. We have used this on tropical fish and an outdoor tank with Goldfish without seeing any adverse affects to either. It also goes a long way so quite reasonable as per cost over its use. Review: Worth it - Fish friends needed a treat after first pond vac. Did the job. Friends are acting normal and eating. Water test all good. ## Features - Contains one API POND STRESS COAT Pond Water Conditioner 473 ml bottle - Protects fish and removes harmful-to-fish chemicals from tap water to make water safe - Contains aloe vera to replace fish's protective coat damaged by handling, shipping or fighting - Safe for freshwater ponds, fish and pond plants, as well as surrounding wildlife and pets - Use when adding or changing water, when adding new fish and when fish are damaged by injury or disease ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000255N14 | | Allergen Information | Apple Free | | Best Sellers Rank | 13,205 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 157 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand | API | | Brand Name | API | | Country Of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,220 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163051405 | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Pond Water Conditioner | | Item Weight | 538.65 Grams | | Item form | Stick | | Item weight | 538.65 Grams | | Liquid Volume | 473 Millilitres | | Liquid volume | 473 Millilitres | | Manufacturer | API | | Manufacturer Part Number | 140B | | Model Number | 140B | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 634252042954 317163051405 017163051404 | | Unit Count | 473.0 millilitre | | Unit count | 473.0 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Brand:** API - **Item form:** Stick - **Item weight:** 538.65 Grams - **Liquid volume:** 473 Millilitres - **Number of Packs:** 1 ## Images ![API POND STRESS COAT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7124U7JtiDL.jpg) ![API POND STRESS COAT - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cEqza3AsL.jpg) ![API POND STRESS COAT - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91gaI4VxpZL.jpg) ![API POND STRESS COAT - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710PtBqXxxL.jpg) ![API POND STRESS COAT - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zdJhhZnmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How big a pond does this treat?** A: 946ml would treat around 3000 litres. **Q: Can i.use the pond one in my 500l indoor tank too?** A: I have the smaller bottle of this and I use it in my indoor tanks you just have to work out the correct amount to put in **Q: I have 1870 Litre pond - how much should I put in my pond in?** A: This 473 ml bottle treats up to 7095 litres of water. It works out at approx 26% of content. (1870/7095*100). **Q: can you use pond stress coat with fmg** A: Sorry this shouldnt have been sent to me I have never bought this product. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for using tap water. *by D***O on 29 August 2025* Stress Coat is a must if you use tap water to top up a tank or small pond. It neutralises chemicals in tap water and It doesn't harm any of the good bacteria in the water which help the fish with a coating on their body. We have used this on tropical fish and an outdoor tank with Goldfish without seeing any adverse affects to either. It also goes a long way so quite reasonable as per cost over its use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it *by A***Y on 14 August 2025* Fish friends needed a treat after first pond vac. Did the job. Friends are acting normal and eating. Water test all good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful product to keep to hand *by A***N on 20 February 2026* This is a go to product for my Koi. Used during the change in seasons or if any sign of flashing, it has help restore the health of my Koi after a parasite issue in Spring. Good value for money in a more economical size, it is easily added to my filter system for dispersal in the pond. ## Frequently Bought Together - API POND STRESS COAT Pond Water Conditioner, Safe For Pets When Used As Directed, 473 ml Bottle,White - API POND SALT Pond Water Salt 2 Kg Container - API Pond Melafix Pond Fish Bacterial Infection Remedy Bottle, White, 473 ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48701618-api-pond-stress-coat](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48701618-api-pond-stress-coat) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*