StressGuard™ is very safe and quite difficult to overdose to the point of harming tank inhabitants, but a large enough overdose can start to deplete the system of oxygen. The recommended dose of StressGuard™ is anywhere from 1/2 - 1 capful per 10 gallons of water, and we recommend special care be taken with dosing under the following conditions:
Your tank is already low in oxygen
A tank with an exceptionally high bio-load, high temperature, or poor circulation is likely quite low in oxygen, so reducing the oxygen any further may be dangerous to tank inhabitants. In this case, using a half dose of StressGuard™ or increasing the oxygen content of the tank is recommended.
You are using another product that also reduces oxygen
Most conditioners that clear away chlorine and chloramine, products that detoxify ammonia and nitrite, as well as some medications will reduce oxygen levels in the tank. For further information on which Seachem® products fall into this category, see FAQ: Can I use StressGuard™ with ______?
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