{"product_id":"seachem-stability","title":"Seachem Stability","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e rapidly and safely establishes the biological filter in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, heading off the number one cause of fish loss: new tank syndrome. Dose it when you set up a tank, add livestock, change water, or clean your filter, and the beneficial bacteria go to work breaking down ammonia and nitrite before they can harm your fish. It is a core part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow Stability Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability contains a synergistic blend of aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria that break down waste organics, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. The strains are non-sulfur fixing, so unlike some competitors they will never produce toxic hydrogen sulfide. It is completely harmless to fish, invertebrates, and plants, and it cannot be overdosed, which makes it foolproof for new hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Trust It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 12px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents new tank syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e by seeding the biofilter fast, so a fresh setup can be stocked sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in fresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e, one bottle for community tanks, planted setups, and reef systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not produce hydrogen sulfide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the non-sulfur bacteria stay safe even when dosed heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for every inhabitant\u003c\/strong\u003e, harmless to fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants, with no risk of overuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRescues struggling tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, redose after medicating, deep cleaning, or restocking to rebuild the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 1 capful (5 mL) per 10 US gallons (40 L) on the first day, then 1 capful per 20 US gallons (80 L) once daily for the next 7 days. \u003cstrong\u003eEstablished tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 1 capful per 20 US gallons once a month, or with each water change, filter cleaning, or new addition. Shake well before use. Stability works alongside any dechlorinator and will not clash with medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 12px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMaintenance Doses Treat Up To\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~200 gal of dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano tanks and quick top-ups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~400 gal of dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA single small or medium tank startup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~1,000 gal of dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMultiple tanks or larger setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e325 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~1,300 gal of dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eValue size for regular dosers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~2,000 gal of dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFishrooms, shops, and big systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 12px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBiological filter supplement (live bacteria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTargets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAmmonia, nitrite, nitrate, waste organics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStartup Dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 mL per 10 gal day one, then per 20 gal for 7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSafe For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAll fish, invertebrates, and plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 325 mL, 500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 12px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e removes chlorine and chloramine so your new water is safe for the bacteria to colonize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-surestart-prime-stability-pristine-conditioner-pack\"\u003eSeachem SureStart Pack\u003c\/a\u003e bundles Prime, Stability, and Pristine for a complete new-tank starter kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-paraguard\"\u003eSeachem ParaGuard\u003c\/a\u003e handles parasites and fungus, redose Stability afterward to rebuild the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003eBrowse our live fish\u003c\/a\u003e once your tank has cycled and is ready to stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add fish right after dosing Stability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStability lets you stock a new tank much sooner than an unaided cycle. Add fish gradually over the 7-day startup, testing your water to be sure ammonia and nitrite stay in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Stability is shelf stable and does not require refrigeration, though a cool, dark cupboard keeps it at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill medications kill the bacteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome treatments can set back your biofilter. After a course of medication, redose Stability to rebuild the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overdose it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Stability is harmless to all aquatic life, so extra doses during stressful periods will not hurt your fish or plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"50 mL","offer_id":48817214882011,"sku":"124","price":3.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":48098993963227,"sku":"125","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":48098993995995,"sku":"126","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"325 mL","offer_id":48749845577947,"sku":"120","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":48098994028763,"sku":"123","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/0126-Stability-250-mL.png?v=1767291915","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}