NT Labs Anti-Parasite

NT Labs Anti-Parasite

NT Labs Anti-Parasite is a single-dose fish parasite treatment for tropical and coldwater aquariums. It is designed to eradicate protozoan parasites such as Trichodina, Costia and Oodinium. It suits fishkeepers who need a treatment that works in planted tanks and leaves the filter bacteria alone.

What It Treats

Certain parasites, including Trichodina, Costia and Oodinium, can cause fish to produce a whitish mucus layer, commonly known as velvet or slime disease. NT Labs Anti-Parasite is a single-dose treatment formulated to eradicate these protozoan parasites in tropical and coldwater set-ups.

Key Benefits

• Single-dose treatment for protozoan parasites such as Trichodina, Costia and Oodinium
• Harmless to plants, so it suits planted aquariums
• Harmless to filter bacteria, so your biological filtration is not disrupted
• All fish safe
• Suitable for both tropical and coldwater aquariums
• Winner of the Water Treatments category in the PFK Manufactures Poll 2019

Important Caution

This medicine will kill shrimp, water snails and other invertebrates. Do not use it in a tank that houses them, unless they have been removed first.

How to Use

• Check that your diagnosis is correct before treating.
• Measure the dose according to the volume of your aquarium water.
• Add the treatment as a single dose at the rate shown under Dosage.
• If you feel a second dose is required, first re-check your diagnosis and test your water quality using NT Labs Test Kits. Then carry out a 30% partial water change.

Dosage

• 10 ml per 50 litres of aquarium water
• Treatment can be repeated 7 days after the last dose

Suitable For

• Tropical aquariums
• Coldwater aquariums
• Planted aquariums and tanks with established filter bacteria
• All fish

Compatibility

• Harmless to plants and filter bacteria
• Lethal to shrimp, water snails and other invertebrates

Specifications

• Active ingredients: Copper Sulfate 400 mg/100 mL, Formaldehyde 250 mg/100 mL
• Dose rate: 10 ml per 50 litres of aquarium water
• Repeat interval: 7 days after the last dose

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this treatment harm my aquarium plants or filter bacteria?
No. It is harmless to plants and filter bacteria. It is lethal to shrimp, water snails and other invertebrates, though.

Can I use it in a tank with shrimp or snails?
No. This medicine will kill shrimp, water snails and other invertebrates, so it is not suitable for any tank where they are kept.

What is the dose?
Use 10 ml per 50 litres of aquarium water as a single dose. Work out your tank's actual water volume first, so you dose accurately.

Can I repeat the treatment?
Yes, it can be repeated 7 days after the last dose. If you think a second dose is needed, first confirm your diagnosis is correct and test your water quality with NT Labs Test Kits. Then carry out a 30% partial water change.

Is it suitable for both tropical and coldwater fish?
Yes. It is suitable for tropical and coldwater aquariums and is all fish safe.

What are the active ingredients?
Copper Sulfate at 400 mg/100 mL and Formaldehyde at 250 mg/100 mL.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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