{"product_id":"nt-labs-swimbladder-treatment","title":"NT Labs Swimbladder Treatment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNT Labs Swimbladder Treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNT Labs Swimbladder Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fish medication for internal bacterial infections that cause irregular swimming behaviour. It supports buoyancy and stability in both tropical and coldwater aquariums, making it a useful option for hobbyists whose fish are struggling to stay level in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks inside the fish, targeting the bacteria behind the problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAids buoyancy and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmless to filter bacteria, so your biological filtration is not affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle dose treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tropical and coldwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Water Treatments category in the PFK Manufacturers Poll 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish rely on the swimbladder for buoyancy and stability. When it becomes infected with bacteria such as Aeromonas or Pseudomonas, it can cause stress, which in turn could lead to death. This treatment is intended for internal bacterial infections that cause irregular swimming behaviour. It works internally to eradicate these disease-causing bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms to look out for include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethargy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamped fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstability in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLying on the bottom of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate the volume of your aquarium in litres: length x width x depth (in cm) \/ 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle thoroughly before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any chemical filtration, such as carbon or zeolite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the required dose of treatment with 1 litre of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the mixture slowly to the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 ml per 50 litres of aquarium 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\u003eTropical aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColdwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish showing irregular swimming behaviour caused by internal bacterial infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredients: Acriflavine 80 mg\/100 ml and 9-aminoacridine HCl 800 mg\/100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose rate: 10 ml per 50 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment is offered in several bottle sizes. Choose according to the volume of your aquarium, using the dose rate of 10 ml per 50 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in a coldwater tank as well as a tropical one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is suitable for both coldwater and tropical aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it harm my filter bacteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is harmless to filter bacteria. You should still remove chemical filtration media such as carbon or zeolite before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need for a 100 litre aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dose is 10 ml per 50 litres, so a 100 litre aquarium needs 20 ml. Mix the dose with 1 litre of aquarium water and add it slowly to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I work out my aquarium's volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMultiply length x width x depth in centimetres, then divide by 1000 to get the volume in litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat signs suggest a swimbladder problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFish may become lethargic, hold their fins clamped, be unstable in the water, hang at the surface or lie on the bottom of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBase it on your aquarium volume and the dose of 10 ml per 50 litres of water. 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