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product_id: 26734586
title: "StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 4 L."
brand: "seachem"
price: "VT66999"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Seachem"
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# reduces fish stress & ammonia toxicity pH neutral at 7.0 promotes wound healing & infection prevention StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 4 L.

**Brand:** seachem
**Price:** VT66999
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Protect, Heal, Thrive — Because Your Fish Deserve the Best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 4 L. by seachem
- **How much does it cost?** VT66999 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/26734586-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-4)

## 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

- • **Flexible Dosing:** Use 5-10 mL per 80 L daily, with safe double dosing for rapid recovery.
- • **Safe for All Aquariums:** pH neutral formula ensures compatibility with reef, planted, and invertebrate tanks.
- • **Advanced Healing Formula:** Binds to exposed proteins to accelerate wound recovery and reduce infections.
- • **Stress-Free Fish Handling:** Minimizes stress and ammonia toxicity during transport and tank maintenance.
- • **Trusted Science-Backed Brand:** Over 30 years of proven performance from hobbyists and experts alike.

## Overview

Seachem StressGuard is a premium slime coat protector designed to reduce stress and ammonia toxicity in fish during handling and transport. Its unique protein-binding colloidal agent promotes rapid healing of wounds and prevents infections without altering aquarium pH, making it safe for all aquatic environments including reefs and planted tanks. Trusted by hobbyists for over 30 years, StressGuard supports healthier, more resilient fish with flexible dosing tailored to your aquarium’s needs.

## Description

Seachem StressGuard is a premium slime coat protection product, working to reduce stress and ammonia toxicity whenever handling or transporting ﬁsh.For over three decades, Seachem has been a company rooted in sound science. Our experience in the hobby and an educated staff of chemists and biologists are part of the package when you purchase Seachem products. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies. Seachem is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of our employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office. Seachem itself was started because one such passionate hobbyist - Dr. Leo G. Morin (Founder) - recognized that the available solutions to aquarists problem wanting. This resulted in Seachem’s very first product: Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine). Over thirty years later Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way. Seachem’s philosophy is that the knowledgeable hobbyist makes the best customer. This is reflected in solid and reliable customer education and support as well as products proven in science and performance. While Seachem has grown rapidly into a national and international firm, it retains the culture of a small company and is readily available to its customers.

Review: Must have!!! - This stuff is always great to have on hand, blue in color, no smell and doesn’t do much for water clarity as it is solely for aiding fish healing and health, definitely acts as a medication and works great for even fish with dropsy. We had rescued a dropsy fish from PetSmart and he had severe spinal curvature, we put him in a hospital tank to live the rest of his life happy, and he lasted almost an entire year!!!
Review: Saved the day! - Stocking a 1,000-gallon freshwater community tank is no joke—for me or the fish. To help kickstart the cycle and establish good bacteria, I added 120 Longfin Congo Tetras and 550 Neon Tetras. But by day two, I noticed some of the Congos were showing signs of fin rot—tail fins disappearing fast. Not good. Turns out the stress of the move weakened their immune systems, making them vulnerable to the bacteria that cause this disease. I quickly realized that netting affected fish in a 13-foot-long aquarium just wasn’t going to happen, so I started looking for a broad-spectrum solution. That’s when I found Seachem StressGuard and decided to give it a try. I started treatment the very next day. I still lost a few fish—about 3 or 4—but they were already in pretty rough shape, with almost no tail fin left. The good news? The rest of the tank stabilized quickly, and I started seeing signs of healing and regrowth across the board. I used StressGuard for a full week—double-dosed the first three days, then tapered off for the next four. It wasn’t cheap, but it absolutely saved me from a much bigger loss. The fish bounced back, the disease stopped spreading, and the tank finally got a chance to settle and cycle properly. I've already picked up two more gallons of StressGuard for future use. From now on, I’ll be using it prophylactically every time I stock new fish. Discus are next—wish me luck! Huge thanks to Seachem—this product seriously saved the day!

## 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 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 attaches to this area, helping to directly deliver the disinfectant in the product and start the healing process.
- AQUARIUM CARE: Use 1/2–1 capful (5-10 mL) of StressGuard to every 80 L (20 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 | B005XOWNJE |
| ASIN  | B005XOWNJE |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,343 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #130 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | Seachem |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,568) |
| Date First Available | December 31, 1985 |
| Date First Available  | December 31, 1985 |
| Directions | Use 1/2–1 capful (2.5–5 mL) to every 40 L (10 US gallons) daily until signs of stress have abated or healing is complete. Dose may be safely doubled. |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.5 x 6.88 x 11.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.4 x 6.61 x 6.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 529 |
| Item model number  | 529 |
| Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. |
| Manufacturer  | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. |
| Model Name | StressGuard 4L |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.5 x 6.88 x 11.5 inches; 2.2 Pounds |
| Size | 4 L |
| Specific Uses for Product | habitat |
| Style | Protection |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish, fish;algae-eaters; betta-fish; bottom-feeder-fish; cichlid-fish; goldfish; invertebrate-fish; mollusks; octopuses; rays; sharks; snails |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seachem
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Liquid Volume:** 4 Liters
- **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc.

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this also used as a conditioner as well? Or do i have to use my prime water conditioner with this?**
A: No,I would say it is not. You would have to use Prime to condition your water. You can always e-mail Seachem and ask. I use lots of their products. One of the best companies out there. They have answered everyone of my e-mails.

**Q: Is this OK to use with freshwater snails?**
A: I chuckled when I saw your question;  I use this product every time I do a water change, and since last winter I have been battling snails that came in unbeknownst to me on some plants (75 gal freshwater tank, lightly planted with low light tolerant plants).  And they are prolific!!  Based on my experience, I would say it it doesn't harm snails HOWEVER, not being an aqua-malacologist, I don't know if different species of snails react differently to meds.  You could always send a question to Seachem to confirm.  I do work with plants a lot, so a tip; if you know what kind of snails you have, include that information with your inquiry.

**Q: Can this product be used for saltwater aquariums?**
A: yes

**Q: Can this be used with Seachem prime?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have!!!
*by A***A on January 17, 2026*

This stuff is always great to have on hand, blue in color, no smell and doesn’t do much for water clarity as it is solely for aiding fish healing and health, definitely acts as a medication and works great for even fish with dropsy. We had rescued a dropsy fish from PetSmart and he had severe spinal curvature, we put him in a hospital tank to live the rest of his life happy, and he lasted almost an entire year!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved the day!
*by T***R on August 21, 2025*

Stocking a 1,000-gallon freshwater community tank is no joke—for me or the fish. To help kickstart the cycle and establish good bacteria, I added 120 Longfin Congo Tetras and 550 Neon Tetras. But by day two, I noticed some of the Congos were showing signs of fin rot—tail fins disappearing fast. Not good. Turns out the stress of the move weakened their immune systems, making them vulnerable to the bacteria that cause this disease. I quickly realized that netting affected fish in a 13-foot-long aquarium just wasn’t going to happen, so I started looking for a broad-spectrum solution. That’s when I found Seachem StressGuard and decided to give it a try. I started treatment the very next day. I still lost a few fish—about 3 or 4—but they were already in pretty rough shape, with almost no tail fin left. The good news? The rest of the tank stabilized quickly, and I started seeing signs of healing and regrowth across the board. I used StressGuard for a full week—double-dosed the first three days, then tapered off for the next four. It wasn’t cheap, but it absolutely saved me from a much bigger loss. The fish bounced back, the disease stopped spreading, and the tank finally got a chance to settle and cycle properly. I've already picked up two more gallons of StressGuard for future use. From now on, I’ll be using it prophylactically every time I stock new fish. Discus are next—wish me luck! Huge thanks to Seachem—this product seriously saved the day!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Axolotls love Stress Guard
*by H***R on July 23, 2025*

Great product for Axolotls! My Axolotls are very healthy and this keeps their slime coat healthy. Great value for the money and the water stays clean and clear.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Seachem StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 4 L.
- Seachem Stability Fish Tank Stabilizer - For Freshwater and Marine Aquariums 2L / 67.6 oz
- Seachem Prime Water Conditioner, 2 Liter

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*