When adding new fish or changing water do I have to use the entire 5ml/10gallon rule ?

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.

any views on this product versus API's stresscoat?

Different products, API is a water conditioner, stressguard is an antiseptic for open wounds, cuts. I used StressGuard occasionally and API on water changes.

Do you have to remove purigen from your filter

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.

Seachem Laboratories Stress Guard 500Ml

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Brand
Seachem
Item Form
Liquid
Item Weight
522 g
Liquid Volume
500
Manufacturer
SEACHEM

💧500ml premium liquid formula

🩹protein-active colloids for wound healing

🛡️pH neutral (7.0) for safe aquarium use

Description

🛡️ Protect & Heal: The Stress Guard your fish deserve!

NO RESIN CLOGGING - Unlike competitors, it won’t coat or clog filtration resins, ensuring crystal-clear water.
SAFE COMPATIBLE - pH neutral and non-amine based, it won’t disrupt your aquarium’s delicate balance or filtration.
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - 4.8-star rating from nearly 4,000 aquarists who demand the best for their aquatic friends.
ULTIMATE STRESS REDUCTION - Calms fish instantly during handling and transport, minimizing ammonia toxicity.
ADVANCED HEALING TECHNOLOGY - Protein-active colloids bind to wounds, acting like a liquid bandage to speed recovery.

Seachem Laboratories Stress Guard 500ml is a premium liquid aquarium treatment designed to reduce fish stress and ammonia toxicity during handling or transport. Featuring protein-active colloids, it promotes rapid wound healing by binding to exposed proteins, acting as a liquid bandage. Its pH-neutral formula ensures safe use without affecting aquarium chemistry or clogging filtration systems. Highly rated by thousands, it’s the go-to solution for maintaining healthy, vibrant fish.

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ASIN	B001F0KX06
Best Sellers Rank	#21,479 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #458 in Water Treatments
Brand	Seachem
Brand Name	Seachem
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 3,879 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00000116052306
Included Components	1 piece Seachem Laboratories Stress Guard 500Ml
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Seachem Laboratories Stress Guard
Item Weight	1.15 Pounds
Liquid Volume	500 Millilitres
Manufacturer	SEACHEM LABORATORIES, SEACHEM LABORATORIES
Manufacturer Contact Information	SEACHEM LABORATORIES
Manufacturer Part Number	523
Model Number	523
Packer Contact Information	SEACHEM LABORATORIES
Target Species	Fish
UPC	000116052306
Unit Count	500.0 Milliliters

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