{"product_id":"pond-medic-parasite-clear","title":"Pond Medic Parasite Clear","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePond Medic Parasite Clear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Medic Parasite Clear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pond medication for treating protozoan parasites, fungal infections and Camallanus roundworm in Koi, Goldfish and Live-bearers. 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. This is the red worm seen protruding from a fish's anus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect fish against infection during transport and handling.\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\u003eStop feeding during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate your pond volume accurately: Length x Width x Average Depth (in metres) x 1000 = litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle vigorously before every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off the U.V. sterilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove absorbent materials such as carbon and zeolite from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck water conditions during and after treatment, especially pH, nitrate and ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedications may reduce oxygen levels, so increase aeration with an airpump or waterfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve your fish throughout treatment and take appropriate action if they react adversely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter treatment, re-seed the biological filter and allow adequate time before normal feeding is continued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fish spawn: add 1m per 100 of pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor treating infected fish: add 1m per 30 of pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRates are given here exactly as the manufacturer states them, so confirm the measuring unit on the product label before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Camallanus roundworm (red worms protruding from the anus): mix part food with 1 part medication, let it dry, then feed to the fish for 3 days. 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. Use half the dosage on these fish.\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\u003eKoi, Goldfish and Live-bearers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish spawn, to protect against fungal attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaleless catfish and other sensitive species, at half the dosage only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in conjunction with salt or any other medications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off the U.V. sterilizer during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove carbon and zeolite from the system before dosing.\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: Methylene Blue in aqueous solution, Tetra methylthionine chloride in aqueous solution.\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\u003eCan I use Parasite Clear together with pond salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The directions say not to use this medicine in conjunction with salt or any other medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to switch off my UV sterilizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Switch off the U.V. sterilizer during treatment. Also remove absorbent materials such as carbon and zeolite from the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I work out my pond volume for dosing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMultiply Length x Width x Average Depth (in metres) x 1000 to get litres. Accurate volume matters because the dose is based on the amount of pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I still feed my fish while treating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Stop feeding during treatment. Afterwards, re-seed the biological filter and allow adequate time before normal feeding is continued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Camallanus roundworm treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMix food with the medication, using 1 part medication, let it dry, then feed it to the fish for 3 days. This is for red worms protruding from the anus. 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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