Aquascape Pond Detoxifier – 16 oz / 473 mL (98877)
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Description
Aquascape Pond Detoxifier (16 oz / 473 mL, #98877) makes tap and well water instantly safe for pond fish and plants. Source water almost always contains chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals that stress or kill koi and goldfish — this liquid conditioner removes and detoxifies chlorine, breaks down chloramine, neutralizes toxic ammonia, and chelates copper and heavy metals on contact. It also protects and supports the fish's slime coat during the stress of a water change. One 16-ounce bottle treats up to 10,000 gallons, dosed at 1 pump per 100 gallons.
Unlike a bacteria treatment you dose on a schedule, Detoxifier is an as-needed conditioner: reach for it every time you add municipal water, do a clean-out, or handle fish. It works in water as cold as 32°F, so it's useful year-round — including cold-weather top-offs when bacteria products go dormant.
What Pond Detoxifier Does
- Removes and detoxifies chlorine. Instantly neutralizes the chlorine in municipal tap water that burns fish gills and damages beneficial bacteria.
- Detoxifies chloramine. Breaks the tougher chlorine-ammonia bond that many water utilities now use — a simple dechlorinator alone won't handle it.
- Neutralizes toxic ammonia. Locks up large concentrations of ammonia released during water changes and fish handling, protecting fish while your biological filter catches up.
- Chelates copper and heavy metals. Binds copper, lead, and other metals from tap and well water; some metals like iron are converted to a form plants can use as fertilizer.
- Protects the fish slime coat. Supports the protective mucus layer during the stress of transport, netting, and water changes.
- Works in cold water (down to 32°F). Effective year-round, including winter top-offs when bacteria treatments are dormant.
How to Use & Dosing
Detoxifier is dosed by situation, not on a calendar. The rule is simple: a full dose when most of the water is new, a half dose when only some is.
Full Dose — 1 pump / 100 gal
Use a full dose after a pond clean-out or any water change of more than 50%, where most of the water in the pond is fresh tap or well water.
Half Dose — 1 pump / 200 gal
Use a half dose when topping off evaporation, adding a smaller volume of water, or when adding, transporting, or netting fish.
How to apply: add Detoxifier to the area of the pond with the most circulation — near the waterfall or skimmer return — so it disperses quickly. It works on contact, so the water is safe within minutes.
| Water Added | Full Dose (clean-out / >50% change) | Half Dose (top-off / fish handling) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallons | 1 pump | ½ pump (1 pump / 200 gal) |
| 250 gallons | 2–3 pumps | 1–2 pumps |
| 500 gallons | 5 pumps | 2–3 pumps |
| 1,000 gallons | 10 pumps | 5 pumps |
| 2,000 gallons | 20 pumps | 10 pumps |
| 5,000 gallons | 50 pumps | 25 pumps |
Available Sizes
The 8 oz and 16 oz bottles dose at 1 pump per 100 gallons. The 32 oz is a refill pouch; the 1-gallon bottle uses a larger pump top that doses 600 gallons per pump.
Do I Need Detoxifier or Beneficial Bacteria?
They solve different problems and are often used together. Detoxifier makes new tap/well water immediately safe — use it the moment you add water. Beneficial or Starter Bacteria builds the living filtration that keeps water clear over time. A typical clean-out uses both: Detoxifier first to neutralize the fresh fill water, then bacteria to re-establish the biological cycle. Pairs naturally with Aquascape Pond Starter Bacteria and any of our complete pond kits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Pond Detoxifier do I use?
Full dose is 1 pump per 100 gallons; half dose is 1 pump per 200 gallons. Use a full dose after a clean-out or a water change over 50%, and a half dose when topping off evaporation or when adding, transporting, or netting fish. The 16 oz bottle treats up to 10,000 gallons.
Does it remove chloramine, or just chlorine?
Both. Pond Detoxifier removes and detoxifies chlorine and also breaks down chloramine — the more stable chlorine-ammonia compound many municipal utilities now use. It neutralizes the ammonia released when chloramine is broken apart, so you don't need a separate ammonia remover for routine water changes.
Is it safe for koi, goldfish, and plants?
Yes — making water safe for fish and plants is exactly its job. It also supports the fish's protective slime coat during the stress of water changes and handling. There's no lockout period; treat the water as you add it.
When exactly should I use it?
Any time municipal or well water enters the pond: filling a new pond, after a clean-out, during partial water changes, and when topping off evaporation. Also use a half dose when adding new fish or netting/transporting existing fish to reduce stress.
Can I use it in cold weather?
Yes. Detoxifier is effective in water down to 32°F (0°C), which makes it useful for winter and early-spring top-offs — a window when beneficial bacteria products go dormant and won't work. Store the bottle at room temperature.
How is this different from beneficial bacteria?
Detoxifier is a water conditioner that instantly neutralizes chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and metals in new water. Beneficial bacteria is a living treatment that builds biological filtration over time to keep water clear. They're complementary: condition the water with Detoxifier as you add it, then use bacteria to maintain the ecosystem.
Why Buy From Pond Pro Direct?
- Authorized Aquascape dealer — genuine, fresh-stock product, not gray-market.
- Full Aquascape water-treatment line — conditioners, starter and maintenance bacteria, clarifiers. Call for bundle help: (765) 508-4352.
- Expert dosing guidance — tell us your pond's gallons and water source and we'll map out a treatment routine.
- 30-Day Return Period. Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM EST.
Make your tap water fish-safe
Aquascape Pond Detoxifier (16 oz, #98877) treats up to 10,000 gallons — instantly removing chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and heavy metals so new water is safe for fish the moment it's added. Works down to 32°F.
Not sure how much you need for a top-off or clean-out? Call or text (765) 508-4352 — Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM EST.
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