--- product_id: 23460980 title: "StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 100ml / 3.4 oz" brand: "seachem" price: "€ 12.80" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Seachem" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/23460980-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-100ml store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Dose: 2.5–5 mL per 40L daily, doublesafe Protein-active colloidal agent for targeted wound healing Neutral pH 7.0, safe for reef & planted tanks StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 100ml / 3.4 oz **Brand:** seachem **Price:** € 12.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Heal, Protect, Thrive — The Ultimate Slime Coat Savior ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 100ml / 3.4 oz by seachem - **How much does it cost?** € 12.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/23460980-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-100ml) ## Best For - seachem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seachem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Aquarium-Safe Formula:** Neutral pH ensures no disruption to delicate reef, planted, or invertebrate ecosystems. - • **Easy & Flexible Dosing:** Use daily at 2.5–5 mL per 40L, with safe doubling for rapid response to stress or injury. - • **Precision Healing Power:** Protein colloids act like a liquid bandage, accelerating wound recovery and infection prevention. - • **Stress & Toxicity Shield:** Reduces fish stress and ammonia toxicity during handling or transport for healthier aquatic life. - • **Non-Interfering Treatment:** Compatible with all meds except copper-based; won’t clog filters or affect resin performance. ## Overview Seachem StressGuard is a premium slime coat protector that reduces fish stress and ammonia toxicity while promoting rapid healing of wounds through a unique protein-active colloidal agent. Its neutral pH formula is safe for all aquarium types, including reefs and planted tanks, and it works seamlessly with most medications without clogging filters. Trusted by aquarists for over two decades, StressGuard acts like a liquid bandage, ensuring your fish recover faster and stay healthier. ## Description StressGuard™ is the premium slime coat protection product. StressGuard™ will reduce stress and ammonia toxicity whenever handling or transporting fish. StressGuard™ binds to exposed protein in wounds to promote healing of injured fish and to reduce the likelihood of primary and secondary infections. StressGuard™ is compatible with all medications except those that are copper based. StressGuard™ is not amine based and will not interfere with Purigen®; or HyperSorb™ regeneration. StressGuard™ does not coat resins or clog filtration like competing “slime coat” type products can. What makes StressGuard™ very successful at healing is the fact that it contains protein active colloids. This protein active colloidal agent actively seeks out any wounds, abrasions, or places where exposed proteins are and attaches to this area to help directly deliver the This protein active colloid, because it binds to the exposed proteins, also acts like a liquid bandage to the abrasion. Some products are marketed to be squirted in the bag when a fish is purchased. Those products are generally acidic, with some brands being a very strong acid. Putting such a product in a small, enclosed container with a fish often does more harm than any intended good. StressGuard™ has a pH of 7.0. It will not affect the pH of an aquarium, even at large doses. There are no other products on the market that can compare to the effectiveness of StressGuard™ Review: Saved my Betta! - My betta had a severe tear in their tail fin and this product healed it completely within about two weeks of use following the directions and doing water changes more often as in one every two to three days. The key detail here is regular water changes during this time! A fish with an injury needs clean water with stressguard, stressguard alone will not heal the fish. This is because it acts more like a bandage, when we have a bandage on we have to keep the wound clean and it is the same here. Dirty water with bacteria or fungus may lead to infections which will slow down healing since the fish will be more focused on fighting an infection instead of healing that torn fin, that is why pristine water is the other side of the coin. I recommend this product, it does not negatively impact fish, crustaceans, plants, the filtration, or the established nitrifying bacteria in the tank. To my knowledge this is the only product of its kind, API has a stress coat but it is really just aloe vera which promotes healing but does not protect the wound. This actually acts as a protein bandage of sorts and that makes it quite unique and helpful for your fish. Review: Great for fish in cycle - I love that this is safe for betta, unlike most other slime coat products. I've been doing a fish in cycle and slowly adding more fish, so the fact that this provides extra protection and antiseptic properties without crashing the new cycle is reassuring. I actually started using it at first because my first betta injured his tail a bit, but it healed up within a few days of starting this alongside water changes ## Features - PROTECT: Seachem StressGuard is a premium slime coat protection product, working to reduce stress and ammonia toxicity whenever handling or transporting fish. - HEAL: Seachem StressGuard binds to exposed protein in wounds to promote the healing of injured fish while reducing the likelihood of primary and secondary infections. - TREATMENT: The protein active colloidal agent in StressGuard actively seeks out any wounds, abrasions, or places where exposed proteins are and attach to this area, helping to directly deliver the disinfectant in the product and start the healing process. - AQUARIUM CARE: Use 1/2–1 capful (2.5–5 mL) of StressGuard to every 40 L (10 US gallons) every 24 hours until signs of stress have abated or healing is complete. A dose of StressGuard may be safely doubled. - SAFETY: StressGuard has a pH of 7.0. It will not affect the pH of an aquarium, even at large doses, allowing for safe use in a reef or planted aquarium containing invertebrates ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002A5X4G | | ASIN | B0002A5X4G | | Allergen Information | Yam Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,769 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #77 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand Name | Seachem | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (693) | | Date First Available | October 2, 2001 | | Department | All Ages, Unisex | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000116052504 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Conditioner | | Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms | | Item model number | 525 | | Liquid Volume | 100 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 525 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up | | Model Number | 525 | | Product Dimensions | 1.62 x 1.62 x 4.88 inches; 2.89 ounces | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 000116052504 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seachem - **Item Form:** Stick - **Item Weight:** 0.08 Kilograms - **Liquid Volume:** 100 Milliliters - **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc. ## Images ![StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 100ml / 3.4 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612cZik7TtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this product have an expiration date? Just wondering what the shelf life would be** A: There is no date on the bottle. **Q: Can I use this when introducing new fish to my aquarium** A: Yes you can **Q: Do I need to remove filter to use this product?** A: You don’t need to remove filter pads/floss. You would want to remove carbon/purigen/etc. I would also shut off your skimmer as it could cause excess foaming. **Q: Is this the same as the Prime or do you use both?** A: No, this product is more specifically used to reduce stress when transporting or cleaning. It also has antiseptic properties for the fish. Prime is better for when ammonia is the issue or if you are cycling. You can use both products, alternating between the 2. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved my Betta! *by Z***H on November 20, 2025* My betta had a severe tear in their tail fin and this product healed it completely within about two weeks of use following the directions and doing water changes more often as in one every two to three days. The key detail here is regular water changes during this time! A fish with an injury needs clean water with stressguard, stressguard alone will not heal the fish. This is because it acts more like a bandage, when we have a bandage on we have to keep the wound clean and it is the same here. Dirty water with bacteria or fungus may lead to infections which will slow down healing since the fish will be more focused on fighting an infection instead of healing that torn fin, that is why pristine water is the other side of the coin. I recommend this product, it does not negatively impact fish, crustaceans, plants, the filtration, or the established nitrifying bacteria in the tank. To my knowledge this is the only product of its kind, API has a stress coat but it is really just aloe vera which promotes healing but does not protect the wound. This actually acts as a protein bandage of sorts and that makes it quite unique and helpful for your fish. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for fish in cycle *by A***R on February 27, 2026* I love that this is safe for betta, unlike most other slime coat products. I've been doing a fish in cycle and slowly adding more fish, so the fact that this provides extra protection and antiseptic properties without crashing the new cycle is reassuring. I actually started using it at first because my first betta injured his tail a bit, but it healed up within a few days of starting this alongside water changes ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by M***A on March 24, 2026* Great product. I tried many products, and this is one of the only ones that really helped my goldfish. ## Frequently Bought Together - Seachem StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 100ml / 3.4 oz - Kanaplex, 5 g(0.18 oz) - Seachem for external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions ParaGuard 100ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/23460980-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-100ml](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/23460980-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-100ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*