API Aquarium Canister Filtration Water Softener Pillow
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API Aquarium Canister Filtration Water Softener Pillow

3.8/5
Product ID: 48869752
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Details

  • Brand
    API
  • Item weight
    23 Grams
  • Item form
    Granules
  • Allergen information
    Apple Free
  • Manufacturer
    API
🐟Softens hard water
💧Reduces calcium & magnesium
🔄Fits most canister filters

Description

💦 Dive into crystal-clear waters!

  • HEALTHY HABITAT - Promotes a thriving aquatic environment.
  • ECO FRIENDLY CHOICE - No batteries needed, just pure filtration.
  • COMPATIBILITY CHAMPION - Works with popular canister filters.
  • EFFORTLESS MAINTENANCE - Pre-dosed pouch for easy use.
  • TRANSFORM YOUR AQUARIUM - Say goodbye to hard water issues!

The API Aquarium Canister Filtration Water Softener Pillow is a game-changer for aquarium enthusiasts. This easy-to-use, pre-dosed pouch effectively softens hard water by reducing calcium and magnesium levels, ensuring a healthier environment for your fish. Compatible with most canister filters, it simplifies maintenance while promoting a thriving aquatic habitat.

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Specifications

Pet TypeFish
Product Dimensions11.43 x 2.54 x 18.75 cm; 23 g
Item model number49A
Pet Life StageAdult
Item FormGranules
Allergen InformationApple Free
ColourNo Color
Size1 Count (Pack of 1)
Number of Items1
Quantity1
Compatible DevicesMarina i110 and i160 internal filters
Special featuresEasy to replace
Batteries requiredNo
Batteries IncludedNo
Item Weight23 g

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

I have a 5 gallon tank and a small filter that the pillow wont fit in , what do I do ?
Can i put in externall filter ?
Can you leave this in your filter after the 48-hour period
I have an 80l tank, can i pop this straight in with my carbon filter as my gh is too high?

Reviews

3.8

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S**M

worked great in London's hard water

My water hardness was off the chart, followed instriction, worked great. It also helped to balance pH and KH.Althought initial charge of this pillow lats 48 hours (recharge needed with API salt, purchased seperatly), but my desired level was achived within 2 hours, therefore PLEASE CHECK EVERY HOUR, otherwise water will become too soft.

A**R

It works

Simply, it works after 1 Day with only one in my filter cartridge it nearly halved my GH from over 600ppm (30 degrees) to 350ppm (17 Degrees). Considering this treats only 70L of water and my tank is 110L and it was only in there for 24H im very impressed. After adding another one and after 48 Hours it went down to 142ppm (7Degrees)Only reason for 4/5 Stars is its kinda expensive considering you have to replace it after 3 uses but honestly the most expensive part is the salt you have to buy to recharge em. Kinda wish API would do a little kit with the pillow and the salt for a small discount

A**R

Miracle product

Just, WOW... My GH water levels were dangerously high, to the point that the test strip was leaking purple, far passing 28. In AN HOUR AND A HALF, I REPEAT... AN HOUR AND A HALF my readings dropped to 7 in a 45l tank! Minimal interference with PH, KH, nitrate and nitrite. I'd also like to add that I ordered this product in the morning and it was delivered and fish tank fixed in the same day! My Beautiful Betta Boy already seems much happier, alot less glass surfing and colour coming back on underbelly! Miracle product would highly recommend to anybody suffering with high GH.The only thing i would strongly suggest is to do regular checks on your tank while the water pillow is in use in the filter. Maybe every 45 mins/ hour. I wouldn't leave unattended as the product might work too well 😉 I don't even mind that I have to spend extra on aquarium salt to be able to reuse the product. The fact it's reusable is fantastic in itself. I don't know if you can tell, but I'm genuinely impressed 😂

M**S

Not sure if it works

I'm not sure if ir works. I checked water quality before and after use. Didn't see big difference. Not sure maybe I put it not in a right place in the fish tank. Used it in filters compartment. Anyway just saying that didn't work for me.

S**

Does not perform. No measurable difference in GH and KH with liquid tests. RO water preferred

Did absolutely nothing. If you want low pH and low GH water, get an RO unit. Many affordable options of RO units on amazon. This just is messy to use. I ended up putting it in a bucket of water from my tap just to see what the difference will be. No or negligible difference after 48 hours with a liquid GH and KH test

M**

Absolutely Works

Got great results and the desired GH, The fact it is rechargeable makes it excellent value 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

G**Y

It works but with limitations

This does what it says but having to recharge after every 2 days is a bit tedious, especially as by the time you get the water parameters correct it's now time to do a water change and you have to start over again 🙄Look into a RODI water filter if you have hard tap water and can't be bothered to rip apart your filter every 2 days wasting lots of salt in the process

D**S

Very effective. Delivered quickly.

This pillow has been in the external filter of my 25 litre nano tank for only about 12 hours, and it has lowered the GH from at least 180 mg/l (the highest my test strips can measure) to approximately zero! In a normal size tank it wouldn't have quite such an extreme effect as this. As I expected it has no effect on KH: this pillow performs ion-exchange of the calcium and magnesium ions, replacing them with sodium ions, but has no effect on the carbonate and bicarbonate ions - hence the reduction in GH but no effect on KH. If your aim is to reduce KH (and hence reduce pH) then this isn't the right product for you.In future I might not keep it in the filter because I don't really want zero GH, and instead drop it into the bucket of water overnight before doing a water change. My tank is newly set up and currently doesn't have any fish in it, so I'm experimenting with my water management.The instructions say to recharge it using a salt solution (sodium chloride), but I intend to try recharging it with a solution of potassium chloride instead. I think this should work, and will result in the pillow releasing potassium ions into my aquarium instead of sodium ions - which will be good for the plants and better for the fish.

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Fast shipping and excellent packaging. The Leatherman tool feels very premium and sturdy.

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Excellent communication throughout the order process. Product is perfect.

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Anjali K.

The product quality is outstanding. Exactly what I needed for my work.

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Farhan Q.

The delivery time was excellent, and the packaging was secure.

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