Seachem ParaGuard is a fish-safe parasite control product that effectively treats various fish ailments without altering pH.
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Seachem ParaGuard is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available (for parasites on fish). Unlike highly toxic and difficult to use formalin based medications, Seachem ParaGuard contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH. Seachem ParaGuard employs a proprietary, synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers that effectively and efficiently eradicates many ectoparasites (e.g. ich, etc.) and external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions (e.g., fin rot). It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank.
Ichthyophthirius (freshwater) & Cryptocaryon (saltwater)
Looks like salt sprinkled on the fishÂ’s body and fins. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality.
Suggested Treatment Period: 14 days in freshwater, up to 28 days in saltwater
Special Considerations: It is very important with this parasite to continue dosing for the full treatment period. A break in the medication allows the parasite to multiply and reinfect the fish.Velvet Piscinoodinium (freshwater) & Amyloodinium (saltwater)
Similar to Ich, but smaller and grey-gold. Most often seen in saltwater, but can occur in freshwater as well. Velvet is less common than Ich, but the treatment is almost identical.
Suggested Treatment Period: 14-21 days
Special Considerations: Velvet is a photosynthetic parasite - it will help with treatment if you can turn off the lights while the fish are infected.Fin Rot, bacterial infection
Fins appear shredded, frayed, or decaying. Fin Rot is frequently mistaken for damage from fin-nipping fish. Contrary to the name, this is actually caused by bacteria, not fungus.
Suggested Treatment Period: 7 days or until infection clears
Special Considerations: Fin Rot is often found as a secondary infection (thatÂ’s an infection that started because the fish was already sick). Make sure to check for additional infections.Flukes (Gill and Body) Dactylogyrus trematodes (skin) & Monogenenean trematodes (gills)
Fish appear sluggish, flash against rocks, and often gasp and show other signs of stress. Flukes are difficult to diagnose because the parasite itself cannot be seen until the advanced stages of infection. Look for gasping, irritated or red gills, excessive mucus production, twitching and flashing, and translucent spots (advanced infections).
Suggested Treatment Period: 14 days or until infection clears
Special Considerations: Dip treatments with Seachem ParaGuard are helpful in treating and preventing flukes, but keep in mind that this parasite spends part of its life cycle living in your water and substrate - the entire tank needs to be treated in order to clear the infection.Application of Seachem ParaGuard
Remove all invertebrates from the tank as well as any chemical filtration. Use 5 mL (1 capful) of Seachem ParaGuard for every 40 L of aquarium water. Repeat this dose daily as required as long as fish show no stress. Seachem ParaGuard can also be used as a medicated dip. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L in a container separate from your main tank. Dips may be extended if the fish show no evidence of stress. Keep in mind that many diseases linger in the water as well as on the fish. Giving a fish a dip treatment does no good if they go right back into infected water.Quarantine: This is a tank set up in order monitor and medicate new fish before they go into the main tank. Seachem ParaGuard is gentle enough to use prophylactically (without visible symptoms) if needed. Quarantine times vary, but we generally recommend 2 weeks of treatment with ParaGuard to clear out any possible external infections.
Sensitive Fish: Some fish are more sensitive to medications than others. Eels, loaches, rays, sharks, and many others are well known for their sensitivity to all kinds of medications. If you suspect that your fish may be sensitive to medications, it is just fine to start with a partial dose and build up to the full dose over several days.
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Reviews for Seachem ParaGuard:
Write a reviewDirk B. at 27.05.2022:
Super Filtermedium!!! Seit ich es benutze ist mein Wasser Kristalklar und das tolle ist, dass man es mit Haushalts-Chlorbleiche wieder reaktivieren kann. Absolut zu empfehlen!
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