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Seachem Betta Basics

Seachem Betta Basics is a water conditioner for betta bowls and planted betta aquariums. It is formulated to create an appropriate water environment for bettas and plants by removing chlorine and chloramine, detoxifying ammonia, and buffering water to pH 7.0.

Designed for regular use in closed systems such as betta bowls, this Seachem betta water conditioner is a practical choice for South African fishkeepers preparing tap water during routine maintenance and water changes.

Key Benefits

  • Removes chlorine and chloramine from water.
  • Detoxifies ammonia.
  • Buffers water to a pH of 7.0.
  • Formulated to support an environment for both bettas and aquatic plants.
  • Suitable for regular use in closed betta bowl systems.

How to Use

  • Add when preparing water for water changes.
  • For best results in planted betta setups, also use 2–3 times per week.
  • Use the alternative rate below for betta-only bowls without plants.

Dosage

  • For bettas with plants: add 1 capful (4 mL) per each 1 L (1 quart*) of water.
  • For betta-only bowls with no plants: use 1 capful per 4 L (1 gallon*) with water changes.

Suitable For

  • Betta bowls and closed betta systems.
  • Planted betta aquariums.
  • Betta-only bowls, using the specified no-plant dosage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seachem Betta Basics remove chloramine as well as chlorine?
Yes. It removes chlorine and chloramine, and also detoxifies ammonia.

What pH does Seachem Betta Basics buffer the water to?
It buffers the water to pH 7.0.

How much Seachem Betta Basics should I use for a planted betta bowl?
Add 1 capful (4 mL) per each 1 L (1 quart*) of water.

What is the dosage for a bowl with only a betta and no plants?
Use 1 capful per 4 L (1 gallon*) with water changes.

Should I only use it at water-change time?
Use it with each water change. For best results in betta-and-plant systems, use it 2–3 times per week as well.

Is this conditioner intended for regular betta bowl use?
Yes. It is specifically formulated for regular use in closed systems such as a betta bowl.

Seachem Betta Basics

Regular price R 90.00
Size: 60 ML

Pickup available at Eden meadows shopping centre

Usually ready in 2-4 days

  • Eden meadows shopping centre

    Pickup available

    Usually ready in 2-4 days

    Eden meadows shopping centre
    Edenvale
    GP
    1609
    South Africa

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Seachem Betta Basics

Seachem Betta Basics is a water conditioner for betta bowls and planted betta aquariums. It is formulated to create an appropriate water environment for bettas and plants by removing chlorine and chloramine, detoxifying ammonia, and buffering water to pH 7.0.

Designed for regular use in closed systems such as betta bowls, this Seachem betta water conditioner is a practical choice for South African fishkeepers preparing tap water during routine maintenance and water changes.

Key Benefits

  • Removes chlorine and chloramine from water.
  • Detoxifies ammonia.
  • Buffers water to a pH of 7.0.
  • Formulated to support an environment for both bettas and aquatic plants.
  • Suitable for regular use in closed betta bowl systems.

How to Use

  • Add when preparing water for water changes.
  • For best results in planted betta setups, also use 2–3 times per week.
  • Use the alternative rate below for betta-only bowls without plants.

Dosage

  • For bettas with plants: add 1 capful (4 mL) per each 1 L (1 quart*) of water.
  • For betta-only bowls with no plants: use 1 capful per 4 L (1 gallon*) with water changes.

Suitable For

  • Betta bowls and closed betta systems.
  • Planted betta aquariums.
  • Betta-only bowls, using the specified no-plant dosage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seachem Betta Basics remove chloramine as well as chlorine?
Yes. It removes chlorine and chloramine, and also detoxifies ammonia.

What pH does Seachem Betta Basics buffer the water to?
It buffers the water to pH 7.0.

How much Seachem Betta Basics should I use for a planted betta bowl?
Add 1 capful (4 mL) per each 1 L (1 quart*) of water.

What is the dosage for a bowl with only a betta and no plants?
Use 1 capful per 4 L (1 gallon*) with water changes.

Should I only use it at water-change time?
Use it with each water change. For best results in betta-and-plant systems, use it 2–3 times per week as well.

Is this conditioner intended for regular betta bowl use?
Yes. It is specifically formulated for regular use in closed systems such as a betta bowl.