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Technical Reference Sheet for
Stress Coat®
Purpose and Benefits:
Stress Coat forms a synthetic slime coating on the skin of fish,
replacing the natural secretion of slime that is lost during
netting, handling, shipping, fighting and other forms of stress.
Stress Coat is a water conditioner suitable for fresh and salt
water aquariums, water gardens and ponds. Stress Coat contains Aloe
Vera, which acts as a liquid bandage, to protect and heal damaged
fish tissue. Stress Coat instantly removes chlorine and heavy
metals such as copper and zinc from tap water. Stress Coat also
removes chloramines by breaking the chlorine-ammonia bond.
The effectiveness of Stress Coat with Aloe Vera has been proven by
independent studies conducted at the University of Georgia, School
of Veterinary Medicine. Researchers found that Stress Coat helped
heal wounds and speed tissue regrowth. Dr John Gratzek summarizes
the results: "Personally, I am satisfied with the results since my
initial thoughts were skeptical to say the least. These definite
statements can be made without equivocation: Stress Coat in no way
harms aquarium fish, alters pH, or affects the biological filter.
No ammonia or nitrite was detected in the test aquariums. The
results indicated that the Stress Coat formula reduced the wound
size compared to untreated fish tissue." Aloe Vera is high in
mucopolysaccharides, an essential component of many tissues and
believed to help in the healing process. The glycoproteins Aloctin
A and Aloctin B are also present and identified as the probable
tissue-healers.
Directions for Use:
Each dose of Stress Coat removes 3.0 ppm chlorine and 0.3 ppm heavy
metals.
To protect fish and condition water:
Add two teaspoonfuls (10 ml) for every 10 U.S. gallons of aquarium
water.
To remove chlorine and heavy metals and neutralize
chloramines:
Add one teaspoonful (5 ml) for every 10 U.S. gallons (40 liters) of
tap water.
For tropical fish use only. Do not use on fish intended for human
consumption.
Compatibility:
Stress Coat can be used with freshwater tropical fish, marine fish,
invertebrates and coldwater species including koi and goldfish.
Stress Coat will not harm aquatic plants. Stress Coat may cause
foaming in marine aquariums using a protein skimmer. Stress Coat
will not interfere with water test kits.
