{"product_id":"tetra-medica-general-tonic-plus-20ml","title":"Tetra Medica General Tonic Plus 20ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTetra Medica General Tonic Plus 20ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTetra Medica General Tonic Plus 20ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-purpose fish medication for freshwater ornamental fish. It is designed for aquarists dealing with common freshwater fish diseases, including bacterial infections and ectoparasitic diseases such as Costia and freshwater Oodinium. It suits community and single-species freshwater tanks that contain no invertebrates or delicate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose formula designed to treat the most common freshwater ornamental fish diseases, so one product covers several problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps with wounds and bacterial infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps with ectoparasitic diseases such as Costia and freshwater Oodinium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured eight-day treatment cycle with application on only three days: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish stay in the aquarium during treatment, so there is no need to catch or move them. This also stops healthy fish from becoming infected by free-floating pathogens.\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\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the aquarium is well aerated throughout the treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off any UV clarifiers and ozone systems for the duration of the treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use activated carbon or any other absorbent filter media to filter the water during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere possible, clean the filter properly before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not remove any fish during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispense the product evenly into the aquarium in the amounts shown under Dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treatment cycle lasts eight days:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1: 30 drops (1.5 ml) per 100 l of aquarium water. Do not feed the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2: 15 drops (0.75 ml) per 100 l of aquarium water. Do not feed the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays 3 to 6: No application. Feed as normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 7: 30 drops (1.5 ml) per 100 l of aquarium water. Do not feed the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 8: No application. Feed as normal. Carry out a partial water change of 30–50%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the partial water change, activated carbon is recommended to filter the water. If no clear improvement is seen, repeat treatment is recommended after about 2 weeks. Any water discolouration is caused by the active substance and will disappear after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater ornamental fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreating wounds, bacterial infections and ectoparasitic diseases such as Costia and freshwater Oodinium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for delicate plant species such as hornwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety and Disposal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the instructions carefully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor animal treatment only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use once the expiry date has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of the product and its packaging at a hazardous or special waste collection point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetra Medica General Tonic Plus, 20 ml (0.7 fl oz)\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\u003eHow long does a treatment cycle last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cycle runs for eight days, with product added on Day 1, Day 2 and Day 7. Days 3 to 6 and Day 8 have no application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I add per 100 litres?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd 30 drops (1.5 ml) on Day 1, 15 drops (0.75 ml) on Day 2 and 30 drops (1.5 ml) on Day 7, each per 100 l of aquarium water. Dispense it evenly into the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take the fish out of the tank while treating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Leave all fish in the aquarium so that healthy fish are not later infected by free-floating pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed my fish during treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not feed on Days 1, 2 and 7, when the product is added. On Days 3 to 6 and Day 8, feed as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep my carbon filter and UV clarifier running?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Switch off UV clarifiers and ozone systems, and do not use activated carbon or other absorbent filter media during treatment. Once the eight days are over and you have done a 30–50% partial water change, activated carbon is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has my water changed colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe discolouration comes from the active substance. It disappears after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a tank with shrimp, snails or delicate plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is not suitable for invertebrates or delicate plant species such as hornwort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my fish do not improve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf there is no clear improvement, repeat the treatment after about 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MARLTONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39284732788790,"sku":"4004218279292","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/TetraMedicaGeneralTonicPlus20ml-1.jpg?v=1755024896","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tetra-medica-general-tonic-plus-20ml","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}