{"product_id":"hikari-ultimate-water-conditioner","title":"Hikari Ultimate Water Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Ultimate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete, professional-grade water conditioner that makes tap water instantly safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Built around ClorAm-X, the same trusted formula used by serious hobbyists, it does far more than a basic dechlorinator and is available from a 1 oz starter bottle up to a money-saving 1 gallon jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eWhy Ultimate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestroys chloramine and instantly removes chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates and detoxifies ammonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxifies nitrite and heavy metals, including copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectively replaces the protective slime coat only where it is missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds essential electrolytes and gently buffers the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces stress and instantly \"ages\" new water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both freshwater and saltwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Hikari Ultimate to fresh tap water with every water change and whenever you set up a new aquarium. Follow the label dosing for your tank volume. Always condition replacement water before it goes in with your fish, never dose chlorinated water directly into a stocked tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:420px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eNano tanks and trial use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eSmall to mid-size aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eLarger tanks and regular water changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e1 Gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eBest value for big systems and stores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;width:45%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eHikari Aquarium Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eKey ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eClorAm-X, electrolytes, buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 oz, 4 oz, 16 oz, 1 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px;\"\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping a betta? The single-dose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-betta-ultimate-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eHikari Betta Ultimate\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect bowl-size version. Compare other trusted conditioners like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e, and cycle new tanks faster with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritzzyme-7-freshwater-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eFritzZyme 7\u003c\/a\u003e live nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eAdditives \u0026amp; Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #666;padding-bottom:5px;color:#333;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Ultimate in both my freshwater and reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Ultimate is formulated for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, so one bottle covers every system you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove chloramine, not just chlorine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Ultimate destroys chloramine and locks up the ammonia released when chloramine is broken apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the bottle to your routine: 1 oz or 4 oz for small tanks, 16 oz for regular water changes, and the 1 gallon for the best value on large systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":48743591608539,"sku":"72231","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48743591641307,"sku":"72234","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48743591674075,"sku":"72236","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48743591706843,"sku":"72238","price":67.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_58e206b8-1c64-4b52-b27f-a7c310d43e5b.png?v=1777928526","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-ultimate-water-conditioner","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}