Whenever I add new fish I use API Stress Coat.
I get a lot of my pond and aquarium fish shipped to me.
Sometimes fish can get injured from the packing and shipping process. Plus it does stress them out a lot.
I use API Stress Coat every time I add fish to my pond or aquariums, and as of now I have a 100% success rate. The fish just thrive.
I use it as directed and I have peace of mind.
In addition, buying pond and aquarium fish, especially on-line can be expensive. Especially when shipping costs are added.
Using API Stress Coat is cheap insurance.
I would rather use API Stress Coat and be proactive rather than having to cure an injured and / or sick fish.
IMHO, it's worth it.
(Oh yeah. I thought I'd point out that the Sarasa Goldfish and Shubunkin Goldfish you see in the pictures were purchased here on Amazon. We bought them from Toledo Goldfish right here. Beautiful and healthy fish. This is not a plug for Toledo Goldfish. Just an FYI if you are looking for beautiful and healthy goldfish.)