{"product_id":"pond-medic-broad-spectrum","title":"Pond Medic Broad Spectrum","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePond Medic Broad Spectrum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Medic Broad Spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pond medication for treating fish with ulcers, fish that flick or scrape against objects, and fish carrying visible crustacean parasites. 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. Choose the method that suits the problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose the pond water directly. Treat daily until the pink colour remains in the water for 10-12 hours. Check the colour in the white cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat an individual fish in a separate container. Leave the fish in the dip for 30 minutes only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwab solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour the solution directly onto a cotton swab and touch it onto ulcers, wounds, fungus, Argulus lice and anchor worms. Take care not to touch the eyes or gills directly with the medication. 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. 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\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond fish with ulcers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish flicking or scraping against objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish with visible crustacean parasites, including Argulus lice and anchor worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWounds and fungus that can be treated by direct swab application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonds with green water that needs temporary clearing\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: Potassium Permanganate in aqueous solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment methods: bath, dip and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath treatment endpoint: pink colour remaining in the water for 10-12 hours\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\u003eCan I use Broad Spectrum together with other medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It should never be used in conjunction with other medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when a bath treatment is finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTreat daily until the pink colour remains in the water for 10-12 hours. 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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