{"product_id":"seachem-stressguard","title":"Seachem StressGuard","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem StressGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium slime-coat protectant and stress reducer for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It calms fish and lowers ammonia toxicity during handling, transport, and acclimation, and it binds to exposed protein in wounds to support healing and reduce the risk of infection. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/a\u003e water care in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003emaintenance and water care\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eWhy StressGuard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the slime coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforces the fish's natural barrier against stress and disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces stress and ammonia toxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal when moving, bagging, or introducing new fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports wound healing:\u003c\/strong\u003e binds to exposed protein in damaged tissue to discourage primary and secondary infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter and media friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e not amine based, so it will not interfere with Purigen or HyperSorb, and it will not coat resins or clog filtration the way some slime-coat products do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedication compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe to use alongside all medications except copper-based treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt:\u003c\/strong\u003e works in both freshwater and marine systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 6px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eApprox. doses*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~10 capfuls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano tanks and occasional use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~20 capfuls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall to medium tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~50 capfuls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBusy tanks and frequent handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~100 capfuls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge systems, breeders, and shops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\"\u003e*One 5 mL capful treats about 10 US gallons (40 L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eShake well before use. Add 5 mL (one capful) for every 40 L, about 10 US gallons. For new arrivals, handling, or transport, dose at the time of the event. For injured fish, you can dose daily until healed. Safe to use with all medications except those that are copper based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;width:34%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSlime-coat protectant and stress reducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 mL per 40 L (about 10 US gallons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAll medications except copper based; filter and resin safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem, made in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eGood to Pair With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality water conditioner whenever you add new water (browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003emaintenance and water care\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eadditives and supplements\u003c\/a\u003e from Seachem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:700;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I use StressGuard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Any time fish are stressed: during transport, netting, acclimating new fish, or after an injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with my filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is not amine based, so it will not interfere with Purigen or HyperSorb, and it will not clog filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with all medications except copper-based treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt water?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. 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