{"product_id":"api-water-softner-pillow75l","title":"API - Water Softner Pillow(75L)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPI Water Softener Pillow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce general hardness and create softer aquarium water with an easy-to-use, rechargeable filter pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPI Water Softener Pillow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialised chemical filtration media designed to reduce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeneral hardness (GH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in freshwater aquariums. It works by lowering levels of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcium and magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the water, making it particularly useful where tap water is harder than the conditions preferred by your aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pillow also helps remove \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can reduce the white, crusty mineral deposits commonly seen on aquarium glass, equipment and other surfaces in areas with hard water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply rinse the pouch and place it in an area of good water flow inside your aquarium filter. Unlike disposable filter media, the API Water Softener Pillow can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecharged using aquarium salt and reused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a convenient option for managing water hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReduces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeneral hardness (GH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowers calcium and magnesium levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove heavy metals from aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces hard-water mineral deposits on aquarium surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient, ready-to-use filter pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRechargeable and reusable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal when tap water is harder than the desired aquarium conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest your aquarium water to determine the current GH before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the pillow under tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace it inside the filter where water can flow freely through the pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow it to operate for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 48 hours, remove and recharge before further use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Recharge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 tablespoons of API Aquarium Salt in approximately 207 ml (7 fl oz) of tap water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the pillow under tap water and soak it in the salt solution for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can then be returned directly to the filter without rinsing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen not in use, keep the pillow submerged in the recharging solution and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not allow it to dry out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPI states that the Water Softener Pillow can generally be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecharged and reused up to four times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before replacement is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt of Aqua Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't soften aquarium water simply because your GH reading appears high. Different fish, shrimp and plants have different mineral requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways test your water and determine the appropriate GH for the livestock you are keeping before making adjustments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, make changes gradually and monitor your water parameters during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KoiPetco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41871495364741,"sku":"API-49A","price":205.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/API-Water-Softener-Pillow.webp?v=1789628046","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/api-water-softner-pillow75l","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}