{"product_id":"tropical-querex","title":"Tropical Querex Oak Bark Extract Water Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical Querex is an oak bark extract designed for blackwater aquarium setups, replicating the natural soft, acidic water conditions found in the native habitats of many popular tropical species. Available in two sizes to suit tanks of different scale, it is a straightforward addition to any soft-water fishkeeping routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropical Querex works by acidifying aquarium water, reducing hardness, and introducing beneficial tannins into the water column. These tannins have a natural inhibitory effect on fungal and bacterial growth, helping to maintain a healthier aquatic environment without synthetic additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuited Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis conditioner is particularly well suited to soft-water species that struggle in harder, more alkaline conditions. It is an especially useful tool when keeping:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscus and angelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth American cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacins (tetras and related species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColisa (gouramis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras and other soft-water catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the most effective water chemistry adjustment, Tropical Querex works best when used alongside a peat-based conditioner such as a Torfin Complex-type product. Combining these approaches more closely mirrors the natural blackwater conditions these species are adapted to. Ketapang leaf extract products are also worth considering as a complementary addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that suits your tank volume and dosing frequency — having the right quantity to hand makes consistent treatment straightforward and helps maintain stable water parameters over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":54176463290705,"sku":"1VTT145","price":2.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":54176463323473,"sku":"1VTT150","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/tropical-querex","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}