VerdePlex — Botanical Aquarium Conditioner

16 Essential Oils · Unique Australian Botanicals VerdePlex A concentrated botanical extract with a unique botanical profile of 16 different essential oils — for general water conditioning in aquariums. One bottle for fish/coral bath/dip preparation and in-tank water care — built on unique Australian botanical extracts. 16Essential Oils FW / SWFresh & Salt Safe Fish + CoralBoth Suitable Up to 5×More Concentrated · 15%+ Oil vs 1–4% Usual New Pure Botanical Blend · Clean Formula No Synthetic Surfactants ✓ Food-grade emulsifier ✓ 16 pure essential oils ✓ No polysorbates ✓ No artificial colour ✓ No preservatives ✓ Fresh & salt water safe VerdePlex brings together a unique botanical profile of 16 different essential oils — a modern take on the traditional practice of botanical aquarium care. One blend serves two jobs: a fish or coral bath/dip in a separate vessel, and in-tank water conditioning for fish and corals alike. Safe for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The Australian environment is unforgiving and harsh, and Australian plant species in particular have developed to withstand it — intense sun, poor soils, long dry spells and everything else this continent throws at them. Over millions of years those plants built up rich, complex stores of botanical compounds to survive and thrive in that environment. VerdePlex harnesses several never-before-used Australian essential oils and botanical extracts, drawing on that evolutionary resilience to help condition and clean the water in your aquarium — adding beneficial botanical compounds to the tank, just like in nature. It's the same principle aquarists have leaned on for generations with Indian almond leaf and driftwood, now in a concentrated, precisely proportioned liquid blend. Why This Blend The Difference 🌿 Unique Australian Botanicals Several never-before-used Australian essential oils and botanical extracts — plant compounds forged in one of the harshest environments on Earth, in one blend. 🌊 Fresh & Salt Water Safe Formulated for both freshwater and saltwater systems — the same bottle conditions a planted tank or a reef setup. 🐠 Fish & Coral Suitable One blend for the whole aquarium — in-tank water care alongside fish, and bath/dip preparation for fish and corals in a separate vessel. 💧 Genuinely Concentrated One 500 mL bottle cleanses thousands of litres of aquarium water — enough for months of regular care, or dozens of fish and coral dips. What's Inside The Australian Botanical Blend Unique Australian Botanicals Contains unique Australian botanical extracts — several never before used in aquarium care, drawn from plant species that evolved to thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Unique 16-Oil Profile A unique botanical profile of 16 different essential oils — each selected and proportioned for its role in water care and fish/coral bath/dip preparation. Precision Proportioned Every oil in the blend is balanced for aquarium husbandry — a concentrated botanical water conditioner, not a casual mix. Specifications Technical Details Specification Detail Botanical profile 16 different pure essential oils — unique profile, selected and proportioned for water care Base Purified water (RO/deionised) Suitability Freshwater and saltwater aquariums — fish and corals Routines In-tank water care · separate-vessel bath/dip for fish and corals Preservation No artificial preservatives Appearance White, creamy liquid — natural appearance from the botanical blend, no artificial colour Aroma Botanical — fresh forest, citrus and floral notes pH 4.5–5.5 (typical) Shelf life 12 months typical when stored correctly — verify with batch Storage Cool, dark place. Shake well before each use. Origin Made in Australia How To Use For Fish & Corals — Bath / Dip Fish & Coral Bath / Dip Light Clean 2 mL per 4 L Gentle dip for delicate fish, corals and soft tissue. Medium Clean 4 mL per 4 L The everyday dip for new fish, frags and new arrivals. Heavy Scrub 8 mL per 4 L Full strength for hardy fish and established coral colonies. Shake well. Use in a separate container of tank water. Gently swab the fish or coral for up to 10 minutes. Rinse in clean tank water before returning to your aquarium. Discard dip water — never return it to your display tank. Vigorous aeration AND vigorous circulation must be maintained at all times — this is concentrated essential oils and botanical extracts. How To Use For Your Tank In-Tank Water Care & Fish Bath Light Bath 1 mL per 40 L Gentle ongoing care. Add daily for up to 7 days, then a partial water change. General Care 1 mL per 20 L The everyday rate — 5 mL per 100 L, fresh or salt. Also the rate for sensitive or scaleless species. Daily for up to 7 days. Heavy Clean 1 mL per 10 L Maximum rate. Add daily for up to 7 days, then a partial water change. Tank Size Light Bath General Care Heavy Clean 20 L 0.5 mL 1 mL 2 mL 40 L 1 mL 2 mL 4 mL 100 L 2.5 mL 5 mL 10 mL 200 L 5 mL 10 mL 20 mL 400 L 10 mL 20 mL 40 mL 800 L 20 mL 40 mL 80 mL Shake well before each use. Remove activated carbon during use. Vigorous aeration AND vigorous circulation must be maintained at all times — this is concentrated essential oils and botanical extracts. Scaleless fish and very small species: use half dose and observe for 10 minutes. Not for use with fish eggs, fry or larvae. Questions Common Questions One product for both fish and coral care? Yes — that's the idea. One botanical blend, two routines: an in-tank water conditioner used alongside your fish, and a separate-vessel bath/dip for fish and corals. Follow the dosing directions for whichever routine you're running. Is it safe in both freshwater and saltwater? Yes. VerdePlex is formulated for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums at the same dosing scale — planted community tanks and reef setups alike. What is a botanical aquarium conditioner? It's an aquarium husbandry product that uses pure plant essential oils to condition the aquarium environment as part of a regular care routine — the same category as Indian almond leaf, driftwood and aquarium botanicals, but in a concentrated, precisely blended liquid form. How is this different from a chemical water conditioner? Chemical conditioners (like dechlorinators) work by neutralising tap water chemicals. A botanical conditioner works differently — it adds natural plant compounds to the aquarium environment as part of routine husbandry. Many aquarists use both: a dechlorinator at water change, and a botanical conditioner as ongoing care. What's in the 16-oil blend? A unique botanical profile of 16 different essential oils, including several unique Australian botanical extracts never before used in aquarium care. Each oil is selected and proportioned for its role in the water care routine. Can I use it with eggs or baby fish? No. This product is not for use with fish eggs, fry, larvae, or in hatchery and larval rearing systems. It's formulated for adult and juvenile fish in display or quarantine tanks, and for fish/coral bath/dip preparation in a separate vessel. Why does the blend need an emulsifier? Essential oils don't disperse in water on their own. A food-grade natural emulsifier keeps the blend evenly dispersed so every dose is consistent — and it replaces the synthetic surfactants used in many competitor products. How long does a bottle last? A 500 mL bottle cleanses 10,000 litres of aquarium water at the general care rate (5 mL per 100 L), up to 20,000 litres at the light bath rate, or provides 60+ heavy-scrub baths/dips for fish and corals. At the standard 7-day course rate, one bottle covers about 14 full courses. Store cool and dark, and it keeps for 12 months or more. Do I need to remove activated carbon? Yes — remove activated carbon from your filter during in-tank use, as it will adsorb the botanical compounds. Resume normal filtration (including carbon) after your water change at the end of a course. Carbon is not relevant for bath/dip use in a separate vessel. Not Sure Where To Start? Every aquarium is different. If you're not sure whether VerdePlex suits your setup — or which routine to run — reach out and we'll help you work it out. 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