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Simple Care Guide


Welcome to the API® Simple Care Guide created by our fish keeping experts. For almost 60 years, we’ve been leaders in the Aquatics industry, developing and perfecting products and solutions for aquariums and ponds because we’re as passionate about keeping fish as you are.

The Simple Care Guide aims to improve the Aquatics experience for all fish keepers, guiding you through keeping and enjoying your aquarium or pond for a lifetime.

Choose the guide below that best matches your perfect underwater world to get started with our simple steps for water care, and browse helpful tips and API product recommendations along the way so we can help you create your vision!

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