APT PURE

How to quickly and safely remove chlorine & chloramines and detoxify heavy metals, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.

How do I use APT PURE?

For most tanks, simply add it into the tank, together with tap water. If you are keeping more sensitive fish or livestock, it is best to pre-mix it with tap water, before adding the water into the tank.

How much to dose?

During water change, add 1ml for every 60L of tap water. To detoxify ammonia in a tank, add up to 5ml for every 60L of tank water.

APT Pure smells bad?

The smell of garlic or sulphur is perfectly normal. It comes from the combination of compounds that make up APT Pure.

What is the Expiry of APT PURE?

The compounds in APT Pure have technically an indefinite shelf life when properly stored. However, once opened and exposed to the environment, fungi spores and microbes may lead to contamination. As a guide, we recommend finishing the product within

Can I use APT PURE together with Purigen?

Yes. APT Pure does not contain amine-based compounds.

Odd Ammonia test result with APT PURE?

Due to way APT Pure binds Ammonia, most test kits (both Nessler and salicylate based kits) will not work properly. You will most likely see a cloudy brown result that does not match against the color charts provided.

Would APT PURE affect fertilizers?

APT Pure does not make nitrates (or nitrites) disappear from the tank. It binds them into a form that is harmless to livestock, but digestible by plants and bacteria. So within normal usage, it does not affect fertilizers. More specifically, it does

Do I really need APT PURE?

Chlorine and Chloramines are present in tap water in most countries. They are used to kill bacteria, viruses and other microbes in public water systems. However, these chemicals also damage the gills of fish and other aquatic animals if present. Most

What is Chloramine?

Chloramine performs the same disinfection functions as Chlorine in public water systems. Chloramine is a more stable form of Chlorine - formed by bonding Chlorine with ammonia or other amines. Most anti-chlorine products do break down Chloramine. How

Can I remove Chlorine naturally without APT PURE?

Chlorine does dissipate by itself over 24 to 48 hours. The time taken depends on surface area of the water, and other factors such as flow. Boiling the water for an hour or so can speed up the process, but may not be a practical approach. Chloramine