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This conditioner deals with both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides fish with a natural protective slime coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat slime coating can be damaged by netting, spawning, injury, disease and other stressful times, so the conditioner also works as a stress reliever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for freshwater ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse it whenever you do a water change or add tap water to a pond that contains aquatic organisms. Treat the fresh water every time, to protect your fish and to help them through stressful periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out the volume of water in your pond. Multiply length by width (in metres) to get the surface area, then multiply by the average depth to get the volume in cubic metres. Multiply that figure by 1000 to get litres: Length x Width x Average Depth (in metres) x 1000 = litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a bucket with water and dose into the bucket first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle vigorously before every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat fresh water every time you top up or do a water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 ml per 40 litres of fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10 ml per 400 litres of fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater ponds containing fish and other aquatic organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopping up evaporated pond water with tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial or full water changes using tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimes when fish are stressed, for example after netting, spawning, injury or disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: sodium hyposulphite in an aqueous solution, natural polymers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoisonous. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot to be used on fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to treat the water every time I top up my pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Treat fresh water every time you top up or do a water change, whenever tap water is added to a pond containing aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich heavy metals does it remove?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt removes heavy metals from tap water, including zinc and copper, along with toxic chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I work out how much water my pond holds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMultiply length by width by average depth, all in metres, then multiply the result by 1000 to get litres. Use that volume, or the volume of fresh water being added, to calculate your dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy dose into a bucket first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe directions say to dose into a bucket of water first. 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It also temporarily clears green water, which makes it a useful all-round treatment for pond keepers dealing with several problems at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed when fish show ulcers, flicking or scraping against objects, or visible crustacean parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporarily clears green water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a bath treatment for the whole pond, a dip treatment for individual fish, or a swab solution for direct application to affected areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe swab method targets ulcers, wounds, fungus, Argulus lice and anchor worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be dosed at half strength for general prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water turns pink during a bath treatment, so you can see when the treatment is working and when to stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle vigorously before every application. 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Treat wounds only once directly, because repeating the treatment can erode the flesh tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose at half strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath treatment: 1 ml per 30 l of pond water, which means 10 ml for every 300 l of pond water treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip treatment: 5 drops or 5 ml per 30 l, in a separate container for 30 minutes only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwab solution: applied neat to a cotton swab and touched directly onto the affected area, once only per wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral prevention: half strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use Broad Spectrum in conjunction with other medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways aerate the water when treating fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll medication is harmful to biological filters, so reseed the filter with bacteria after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you overdose, the reaction can be stopped by adding an anti-chlorine treatment to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn individual fish can be dipped in milk for a few seconds to eliminate all trace elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoisonous. 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Check the colour in the white cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it harm my pond filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAll medication is harmful to biological filters. Reseed the filter with bacteria after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do if I overdose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd an anti-chlorine treatment to the water to stop the reaction. Always aerate the water while treating fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I treat a single fish rather than the whole pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Use the dip treatment at 5 drops or 5 ml per 30 l in a separate container for 30 minutes only. 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It also helps protect fish from infection during transport and handling, which makes it a useful product for South African pond keepers to have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective against most protozoan parasites, including Costia, Trichodina, Chilodonella, Cryptobia, Trypanosoma and Ichthyophthirius, which mostly affect Koi, Goldfish and Live-bearers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreats fungal infections on fish and protects fish spawn against fungal attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective in eradicating Camallanus roundworm from the intestines. 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Check the label for the food portion in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaleless catfish and certain other sensitive species do not tolerate this medication well. 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Check the label for the food portion in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for scaleless catfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScaleless catfish and certain other sensitive species do not tolerate it well, so use half the dosage on these fish and watch them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I increase aeration during treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedications may reduce oxygen levels in the water. 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Use half the dosage on these fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen treatment is finished, re-seed the biological filter and allow adequate time before normal feeding continues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ml per 200 L of pond water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 ml per 2000 L of pond water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat on days 1, 3 and 10 to break the lifecycle of the parasite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse half the dosage on scaleless catfish and other sensitive species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental fish in ponds and large aquariums. 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Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot to be used on fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I recognise Whitespot on my pond fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhitespot looks like white, sugar-like crystals on the fins or body. Fish may also flick and scrape against objects or twitch their fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Ick Clear do I need for my pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rate is 1 ml per 200 L of pond water, or 10 ml per 2000 L. 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