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API Water Softener Pillow, Small
Description
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This small but mighty pillow protects your tropical fish from pesky calcium, magnesium, and heavy metals that may be lurking in your tank. Not only does it stabilize pH levels, but it also eliminates those annoying white crusty deposits that can build up. Plus, did we mention that this pillow is rechargeable and can be used up to 4 times?
- - Perfect for freshwater tanks
- - Treats aquariums up to 20 gallons in size
- - Proudly made in the USA
- - Say goodbye to hard water problems with the API Water Softener Pillow!
Specifications
| SKU | 38393 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 2 OZ |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Follow all manufacturer's directions for use on the package including cautions, first aid and disposal. After initial use, do not allow pillow to dry out.
Reviews
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Water Softener Pillow
ChantelD
13 years ago
This product Works! My tank went from very hard water to soft water in about 5-6...
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jc33769
14 years ago
I think this is a lame product. You have to "recharge" these pilows every 48 hou...
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Lowers GH
Zoidberg12
No, I do not recommend this product.
Softener pillow
Greatscott1
No, I do not recommend this product.
Works well
Nick ng
Yes, I recommend this product.
Did not alter water quality
PitJim S
No, I do not recommend this product.
Really & Truly Effective
MusashiSD
Yes, I recommend this product.
Works great!
AWMom
Yes, I recommend this product.
Worked extremely well on large tank
CatfishGeorge
Yes, I recommend this product.
Works Well and Quickly
shoe234
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
I am trying to lower the hardness in my saltwater tank and can’t find any products to do so. Would this be okay to use or can someone recommend something else?
Can table salt be used to recharge it?
If the tank is larger than 20 gallons, can you use two at once? I cannot find any other size of these
- Yes, you may use multiple pillows depending on the volume of water is in the aquarium.
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How do I recharge the pillow
- Soak it in salt water. I use aquarium salt.
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Does this work like water softener resin; specifically, does this resin exchange Na+ ions for Ca and Mg ions? If so, would a large amount of Na+ ions be harmful toSouth American catfishes (i.e., Corydoras, Rephael cats, Banjo cats, Bristlenose plecos...)?
- I used it in my tanks that have Corydoras and other South America Amazon species with no ill effects observed. They have to be recharged with salt or they stop working. Na+ ions are not the same as NaCl. Ca and Mg ions are similar in not affecting pH in the working of these pillow resins. It is the compounds that form from the ions with other elements that affect water hardness. There are many books and articles on the efficacy and safety of these resins used to reduce water hardness and total solids as it effects fish health.
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I have a 5.5g tank and it comes with a 10g HOB filter. I'm confused on how to use this product. Do I leave this in my HOB filter for 2 days (48 hours) and then remove it? or do I leave it in my filter the whole time?
Can this be used at the same time an antibiotic is being used?
Can this be used with a sponge filter and does this effect snails (nerite) and shrimp? I am getting my 10 gallon betta tank ready for some shrimp. Buying more plants and some driftwood. Can shrimp stand the pillow, can it be used with a sponge filter?
- Yes, this can be used with a sponge filter along with snails and shrimp.
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Is this product safe to use in an aquaponics system or a planted aquarium?
- Yes, you may use this in a planted aquarium.
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how long it comes. when it to be changed
- Once every 5 days, to recharge the pouch.
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