Description
The Seachem ParaGuard is a fish and filter safe aldehyde based parasite control product that is effective in treating ectoparasites and external fungal, bacterial, and viral lesions. It is a synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers and is gentle enough to use prophylactically if needed. The product can be used to treat parasitic, fungal, bacterial, and viral infections in fish tanks. It is not recommended for reef aquaria.
Seachem ParaGuard
Eradicates ectoparasites and fungal, bacterial, and viral lesions
Safer to dose than formaldehyde, formalin, and methanol
Will not adversely affect bio-filter
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, ParaGuard contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH. 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.
Types of Infections Treated: Parasitic, Fungal, Bacterial and Viral
Directions
Dosing
Remove all invertebrates from the tank as well as any chemical filtration. Use 5 mL (1 capful) of ParaGuard for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat this dose daily as required as long as fish show no stress.
ParaGuard can also be used as a medicated dip. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 US gallon) 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 to monitor and medicate new fish before they go into the main tank. 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.
Not recommended for reef aquaria. As an alternative, use Seachems MetroPlex
WARNING! Do not eat, drink, or get into the eyes! In case of eye exposure, promptly & thoroughly wash eyes with water & seek medical attention.
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