NT Labs Octozin 250ml

NT Labs Octozin 250ml

NT Labs Octozin 250ml is a targeted three-day course treatment for Hole-in-the-Head disease and Bloat in coldwater and tropical fish. It is made for fishkeepers facing these stubborn, hard-to-shift conditions, and is especially useful for African cichlid keepers. Octozin is designed to tackle the bacteria and parasites behind these illnesses across a wide range of species.

Hole-in-the-Head disease and Bloat are two of the most worrying conditions a fishkeeper can face, and both are notoriously difficult to treat. African cichlid keepers know how quickly Bloat can take hold, which makes a focused, short-course treatment a welcome addition to the fish medicine cabinet.

Key Benefits

• Focused three-day course for Hole-in-the-Head disease and Bloat
• Designed to tackle the bacteria and parasites behind these conditions
• Suitable for coldwater and tropical fish across a wide range of species
• A welcome option for African cichlid keepers
• The full dose is split evenly over three consecutive days

When to Use It

• Hole-in-the-Head: holes, pits or lesions around the head, face or along the lateral line
• Bloat: abdominal swelling, protruding scales, white or clear trailing faeces and a loss of appetite

Catching either condition early gives your fish the best chance.

How to Use

• Before treating, clean the aquarium, carry out a water change and test your water parameters to make sure they are in range.
• Increase aeration in the aquarium.
• Gently tip the bottle ten times. Do not shake it.
• Mix the required amount into a litre of aquarium water and add it to the tank slowly.
• Split the full dose evenly across three consecutive days.

Good to Know

• A little surface foam during treatment is normal and soon fades.
• Keep filtration running throughout the course.
• Switch off UV sterilisers and ozonisers, and remove carbon and zeolite, until four days after the final dose.
• Do not combine Octozin with other medications.
• Avoid using it if your water sits below pH 7, KH 4 or GH 4.

Suitable For

• Coldwater fish
• Tropical fish
• African cichlids and a wide range of other species

Compatibility

Octozin should be used on its own, without other medications in the water. Water that sits below pH 7, KH 4 or GH 4 is not suitable for treatment. Carbon, zeolite, UV sterilisers and ozonisers should not be in use while treating, as described above.

Specifications

• Active ingredient: Dimetridazole 2027.3mg/100ml
• Treatment length: 3 days
• Made in Britain

What's Included

• Octozin treatment in a 250 ml (approx. 8.5 fl oz) bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an Octozin course last?
It is a three-day course. The full dose is split evenly across three consecutive days.

Should I shake the bottle before dosing?
No. Gently tip the bottle ten times to mix it, then add the required amount to a litre of aquarium water and pour it into the tank slowly.

Can I use Octozin alongside other medications?
No. Do not combine it with other medications.

Do I need to change anything on my filtration system?
Keep filtration running, but switch off UV sterilisers and ozonisers and remove carbon and zeolite until four days after the final dose. Increase aeration during treatment.

Is foam on the water surface normal during treatment?
Yes. A little surface foam is normal and soon fades.

Can I use it if my water is soft or acidic?
Avoid using Octozin if your water sits below pH 7, KH 4 or GH 4. Test your parameters before you begin.

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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