--- product_id: 3983083 title: "StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 500 ml" brand: "seachem" price: "1032208₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Seachem" url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3983083-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-500 store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # reduces fish stress & ammonia toxicity pH neutral (7.0) formula promotes wound healing & infection prevention StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 500 ml **Brand:** seachem **Price:** 1032208₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Heal, Protect, Thrive — Because Your Fish Deserve the Best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 500 ml by seachem - **How much does it cost?** 1032208₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3983083-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-500) ## 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 - • **Dual Action Defense:** Simultaneously reduces toxic ammonia and stress during fish handling or transport. - • **Stress-Free Aquatic Care:** Neutral pH ensures safe use in reef & planted tanks without disrupting water chemistry. - • **Instant Slime Coat Shield:** Premium colloidal agents bind to wounds, creating a protective barrier that accelerates healing. - • **Safe for All Aquatic Life:** Formulated to protect fish while being harmless to invertebrates and plants alike. - • **Trusted by Hobbyists Worldwide:** Backed by 30+ years of scientific expertise and glowing user testimonials. ## Overview Seachem StressGuard is a scientifically formulated aquarium conditioner designed to reduce fish stress and ammonia toxicity while promoting rapid healing of wounds through a unique protein-binding colloidal agent. Its pH-neutral formula ensures safe use in all freshwater and reef aquariums, making it an essential treatment for fish transport, injury recovery, and overall aquatic health. ## 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: Good product, bad delivery - My oscar fish got pretty beat up by another tankmate (which I got rid of after this). I did a couple salt dips after noticing a white outline on the edge of its fins. Its an albino so I couldn't tell if it was due to regrowth or infection. Either way the salt couldn't hurt. But the majority of the recovery was just using this. Seems to have worked well, some slow regrowth going now. He should make a full recovery. The bottle did arrive broken and it did spill inside the box. The lid snapped off. I don't think that was necessarily the companies fault as much as it was desertcart's. It took like half an hour going through menus just to get assistance. Absolutely ridiculous. But other than that it seems to have worked. Will continue dosing until it grows it back entirely. You can see the difference from the first day to now. First picture was on monday and the second was saturday. Not bad considering. It looks like it will be awhile before hes full go though. You can see his fins and tail were more frayed initially, but now they seem to be coming more together. I am doing frequent water changes now, to help it heal faster. I just redose for the amount I take out. I had a bottle of paraguard on standby seeing as I just started this tank, but I really should've have the stressguard instead. Will likely keep a bottle of this on hand now as well. EDIT: looking good. Pattern changed on it slightly since then, but its as happy as it was before the scuffle. Can hardly tell aside from a tiny bit missing off the top of the tail. Review: this saved my fish’s lives - first of all, I do not usually leave reviews.. but I just wanted to put this out here in case anyone else finds himself in a similar situation and aren’t sure what to do. I have very large South American cichlids in an outdoor pond and naturally sometimes they fight. Anytime I see anyone with any injuries I always dose the pond with this bc it’s safe for the other fish and the plants in there. It’s essentially harmless to use and can pretty much only help. I’ve used this probably dozen times for small injuries and never had any problems. This particular time was a true test of its efficacy. Two of my adult cichlids had the worst wounds I’ve seen in any of my tanks. A blood parrot was missing like a third of their jaw/face from locking jaws with someone and getting their face bitten, and a different fish had what looked like a stab mark (??) that was like almost a full inch long with some weird opaque white stuff coming out of it 😭 These 2 fish don’t bother each other at all so it may have been a coincidence idk but it was such a nightmare and I did not think either of them would come back from their wounds. I considered euthanizing them, but honestly, I didn’t have any way to actually euthanize fish that size.. so I ordered a couple bottles of this overnight and prayed for the best. It says it’s safe to double the dose so I did and within three days, the fishes face grew back almost perfectly and the other fish with the stab wound already had a visible closed scar. I was so impressed (and thrilled!!) It says it has colloids that bind to exposed proteins in wounds, and after my personal experience and consulting some experts online, I truly believe this product does what it says, and is worth every penny. ## 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 (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 | B001F0KX06 | | ASIN | B001F0KX06 | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,811 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #26 in Aquarium Water Treatments | | Brand Name | Seachem | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,071) | | Date First Available | June 15, 2004 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000116052306 | | Included Components | Seachem StressGuard 500ml | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Aquarium conditioner | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Item model number | 523 | | Liquid Volume | 500 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 523 | | Model Number | 523 | | Pet Type | Fish | | Product Dimensions | 6.6 x 2.4 x 2.3 inches; 1.15 Pounds | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 000116052306 | | Unit Count | 16.9 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seachem - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds - **Liquid Volume:** 500 Milliliters - **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc. ## Images ![StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 500 ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-kmEr-I-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: When adding new fish or changing water do I have to use the entire 5ml/10gallon rule ?** A: I would do it if it were me. Most fish come from pet stores that are severly overstocked and under maintained so they are already stressed when you bring them home. Add to that the fact that they are being moved for the umpteeth time and they can use all the help they can get. I will say that I do use half doses when I move my fish from one tank to another only because they tanks are well maintained and the water parameters are pretty much the same so the fish are less stressed. Other people may have different opinions but this is my process and it works for me. I have four tanks. I have a 125, 90, 55 and a 40. I have been in the hobby for over 15 years. I also keep two aquatic turtles as well. Hope this helps. **Q: any views on this product versus API's stresscoat?** A: Different products, API is a water conditioner, stressguard is an antiseptic for open wounds, cuts. I used StressGuard occasionally and API on water changes. **Q: Does purigen have to be removed from filter?** A: No you can add whenever etc. **Q: Do you have to remove purigen from your filter** A: No. Generally Seachem products are safe to use with other Seachem products. Normal filters, nor purigen filters have to be removed when using Stress Guard. It's perfectly safe. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, bad delivery *by J***E on February 1, 2026* My oscar fish got pretty beat up by another tankmate (which I got rid of after this). I did a couple salt dips after noticing a white outline on the edge of its fins. Its an albino so I couldn't tell if it was due to regrowth or infection. Either way the salt couldn't hurt. But the majority of the recovery was just using this. Seems to have worked well, some slow regrowth going now. He should make a full recovery. The bottle did arrive broken and it did spill inside the box. The lid snapped off. I don't think that was necessarily the companies fault as much as it was Amazon's. It took like half an hour going through menus just to get assistance. Absolutely ridiculous. But other than that it seems to have worked. Will continue dosing until it grows it back entirely. You can see the difference from the first day to now. First picture was on monday and the second was saturday. Not bad considering. It looks like it will be awhile before hes full go though. You can see his fins and tail were more frayed initially, but now they seem to be coming more together. I am doing frequent water changes now, to help it heal faster. I just redose for the amount I take out. I had a bottle of paraguard on standby seeing as I just started this tank, but I really should've have the stressguard instead. Will likely keep a bottle of this on hand now as well. EDIT: looking good. Pattern changed on it slightly since then, but its as happy as it was before the scuffle. Can hardly tell aside from a tiny bit missing off the top of the tail. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this saved my fish’s lives *by R***E on September 2, 2024* first of all, I do not usually leave reviews.. but I just wanted to put this out here in case anyone else finds himself in a similar situation and aren’t sure what to do. I have very large South American cichlids in an outdoor pond and naturally sometimes they fight. Anytime I see anyone with any injuries I always dose the pond with this bc it’s safe for the other fish and the plants in there. It’s essentially harmless to use and can pretty much only help. I’ve used this probably dozen times for small injuries and never had any problems. This particular time was a true test of its efficacy. Two of my adult cichlids had the worst wounds I’ve seen in any of my tanks. A blood parrot was missing like a third of their jaw/face from locking jaws with someone and getting their face bitten, and a different fish had what looked like a stab mark (??) that was like almost a full inch long with some weird opaque white stuff coming out of it 😭 These 2 fish don’t bother each other at all so it may have been a coincidence idk but it was such a nightmare and I did not think either of them would come back from their wounds. I considered euthanizing them, but honestly, I didn’t have any way to actually euthanize fish that size.. so I ordered a couple bottles of this overnight and prayed for the best. It says it’s safe to double the dose so I did and within three days, the fishes face grew back almost perfectly and the other fish with the stab wound already had a visible closed scar. I was so impressed (and thrilled!!) It says it has colloids that bind to exposed proteins in wounds, and after my personal experience and consulting some experts online, I truly believe this product does what it says, and is worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it. *by C***Y on November 25, 2025* I have tetras, plecos and snails and no issues when using this. I do believe it helped promote healing after I had a little fin rot run its course. I use this after water changes (stress) or when I need some extra juice to amp up healing. It’s affordable and very easy to follow the directions. ## Frequently Bought Together - Seachem StressGuard Slime Coat Protection - Stress and Toxic Ammonia Reducer 500 ml - Seachem Stability Fish Tank Stabilizer - For Freshwater and Marine Aquariums, 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml --- ## 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.vn/products/3983083-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-500](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3983083-stressguard-slime-coat-protection-stress-and-toxic-ammonia-reducer-500) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*