Seachem Polyguard 10g

Seachem Polyguard

Seachem Polyguard is a broad-spectrum fish medication for freshwater fish, formulated to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases. It is a useful choice when the cause of illness is uncertain or when fish are experiencing multiple infections, and may also be used when introducing new fish.

Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum treatment for bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases.
• Designed for situations where the disease is difficult to identify.
• Suitable for use where multiple infections are present.
• Can be removed after treatment using activated filter carbon such as MatrixCarbon™.
• Does not linger in aquarium substrate or filter media after treatment.

How to Use

• Before treatment, remove all invertebrates, as they are highly sensitive to medication.
• Turn off UV filters and ozone filters.
• Remove chemical filtration, including MatrixCarbon™ and Purigen.
• Ensure the aquarium is fully cycled and stable before dosing.

Dosage

• Use 1 included measure per 40 L (10 US gallons) of water.
• Repeat the dose every 72 hours for a maximum of 2 weeks, or until symptoms disappear.

Suitable For

• Freshwater fish with bacterial, fungal or parasitic diseases.
• Use in freshwater or marine aquaria, following the stated preparation instructions.

Specifications

• Active ingredients: sulfathiazole (36%), malachite green (1.9%), nitrofurantoin (0.14%), nitrofural (0.14%) and quinacrine dihydrochloride (0.27%).
• Inactive ingredients: excipients (61%).

What's Included

• 10 g Seachem Polyguard medication.
• Measuring scoop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seachem Polyguard treat?
It is used to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases in freshwater fish.

How much Seachem Polyguard should I dose?
Dose 1 included measure for every 40 L (10 US gallons) of aquarium water.

How often should I repeat the dose?
Repeat the dose every 72 hours, for up to 2 weeks or until symptoms disappear.

Can I use Polyguard when I am not sure what disease my fish has?
Yes. It is intended as a broad-spectrum option when the disease is uncertain or when multiple infections may be present.

Can I leave my UV steriliser, ozone unit or chemical media running?
No. Turn off UV and ozone filters, and remove chemical filtration such as MatrixCarbon™ and Purigen before treatment.

Is Seachem Polyguard safe for shrimp, snails and other invertebrates?
Remove all invertebrates before treatment, as they are extremely sensitive to medication.

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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