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A wonderful new antibacterial remedy for damaged fins, open wounds and ulcers, fin and tail rot,  mouth fungus, etc. Makers of Lymnozyme recommend use of MelaFix in conjunction with Lymnozyme to cure fish diseases and to prevent future diseases. Many of the most common and serious of the diseases common to pond and aquarium fish are cured with MelaFix. In tests, MelaFix was found to cause rapid re-growth and repair of fish tissues and fins in as little as 4 days of treatment. Will not harm the biological filter, but activated carbon will remove MelaFix from water. Turn off UV Sterilizer and Ozone equipment to prevent loss of MelaFix. 

 While medicated foods will treat many things, they are most useful in treating wounds on the fish, and wounds which have become infected with various bacteria. These flesh eating bacteria can cause ulcers which certainly will cause death of the fish if not treated rapidly. They may be initially seen as a small red or pink spot on the fish which soon grows larger until a hole appears in the body of the fish. It should be noted that this disease can also begin within the fish and eat it's way outward.

Fish often receive open wounds when jumping or by way of herons or other animals. They can also become the victims of anchor worms or other parasites which drill into the fish. The open wounds are then susceptible to attack by many common virus, bacteria, fungus, etc. Among the most serious of these are the flesh eating bacterial infections which cause the dreaded "hole-in-the-side", "hole-in-the-head", "fin and tail rot", etc. Fish afflicted by of these are in serious trouble if not treated immediately. They may be initially seen as a small red or pink spot on the fish which soon grows larger until a hole appears in the body of the fish. It should be noted that this disease can also begin within the fish and eat it's way outward. Some fish purchased from Koi breeders can be found to "carry" Ulcer Disease and spread it to your pond infecting your own fish. Note: Some breeders are using dip baths and injections to attempt to immunize their fish with less that satisfactory results. Rather than buy fish from sources who dip their fish (in an attempt to vaccinate their fish), we recommend purchasing your fish from a reliable source with little history of problems. 

There are three important ways of treating fish infected with serious infected wounds, Ulcer Disease, or treating as a preventative treatment. 

1. Treat the fish internally by injection or with medicated food. We feel that the best first action would be to treat the fish by feeding with medicated food. The medicated foods above can be fed while the fish are being treated by other means. Plan to have some or all of these foods on hand for treating koi in the spring as they come out of over wintering. Because it is difficult to predict which of the three will work, keep all three on hand as insurance. These foods may be kept in your refrigerator or freezer for long term storage. At the first sign of ulcers (open wounds which seem to be growing larger), begin feeding the05-OXOL04 food and continue feeding exclusively for 10-14 days. At that time you may wish to continue feeding with the 05-ROM304 food for another 7-10 days. Finally, if necessary, feed 05-TET005 for the final 10-14 days. During the feeding of the medicated food, it would be advisable to treat the pond for parasites if present. 

2. Treat the pond's water to treat all fish, sterilize the wounds and water, etc. The Pond Shop recommends addition of Oxolium (oxolinic acid) or Tonic to the pond to aid in healing of open wounds and ulcers. Oxolium is claimed by the manufacturer to cure Ulcers by killing the bacterium responsible for Ulcer Disease. Oxolium is a diluted form of the broad spectrum Antibiotic Oxolinic acid, used for the Control of bacterial diseases. It cures Ulcer Disease, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Red Spot Disease, etc. Use 10 grams of the Oxolium powder per 100 gallons pond water. Treat once or twice, one week apart as necessary. It is suggested that you treat the pond at the same time as feeding with 05-OXOL04 medicated food. Note: for large ponds, you may want to use Oxolinic acid bulk powder.

Use Tonic in the pond water at the rate of 1 ounce for each 800 gallons of pond water. Tonic helps to sterilize and treat wounds, allowing them to heal. Tonic can be used as a preventative or curative medication. It is relatively low cost and works well as a treatment for most minor fish diseases (see below). 

Salt, with no impurities or additives can be added to the ponds water to aid in healing of wounds and to increase the slime coat. The recommended concentration of salt varies according to how long it is to be left in the pond, plants, etc. Suggested Salt doses range from 1/2 lb/100 gallons to 4 lb/100 gallons of pond or tank water. The higher levels will stunt or kill most plants when exposed for long periods of time. NOTE: In order to prevent burns on the fish, salt must be added to the water as it dissolves and not just dumped into the pond. 

3. As a preventative, we recommend use of Oxolium and the 05-OXOL04 medicated food once or twice each year, particularly when new fish are added to your pond. Remember that Oxolium will kill the bacteria in your bio-filter, therefore you may want to time this treatment early in the year before your filter has started working. You may also want to schedule this treatment for the fall to coincide with your bio-filters decline in activity. 

As an alternative to the more expensive Oxolium, you may use Tonic along with medicated foods as a preventative by treating small wounds and sore before they can become infected and more serious. It also has less effect on the bio-filter as long as directions are followed. 

NOTE: Turn off Ultra Violet Sterilizers when medicating the pond. UV radiation removes many medications from the water and converts some to other unpredictable by-products. Leave the UV Sterilizer off for at least two days after introduction of any medication to pond.

 Oxolium is the newest antibiotic for the control of bacterial diseases such as those which cause Ulcer disease. Oxolium (oxolinic acid) is a broad spectrum Antibiotic for the Control of bacterial diseases. It cures Ulcer Disease, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Red Spot Disease, etc. This diluted form of oxolinic acid drug is in the form of a powder and is simply mixed with water and then dispersed into the pond evenly. It is safe for fish and plants, but will kill bacteria and therefore will interfere with bio-filter operation. Treat the pond's water to treat all fish, sterilize the wounds and water, etc. Use 10 grams per 100 gallons pond water.

I would recommend use of Oxolium to kill the pathogen causing Ulcer Disease and suggest it be included in your medicine chest. 

08-OXOL1C	100 gm	Treats 1,000 gal	$17.99 ea.
8-OXOL5C	500 gm(1.1 lb)	Treats 5,000 gal	$59.99 ea.
08-OXOL1K	1000 gm(2.2lbs)	Treats 10,000 gal	$112.99 ea.

 A super-concentrated medication designed for simplicity and economy. Tonic will not harm plants. Effectively cures and prevents such diseases as: Ich, Fungus, Fin Rot, Velvet, etc. Works exceptionally well when treating fish suffering from Fin Clamping, Shimmies, etc.....resulting from transfer to drastic differences in water conditions. Also, treats poor appearing fish while maintaining proper pond hygiene. Contains malachite green, acriflavine, and methylene blue. A general curative and preventative. (1 drop/gal or 1 oz/800 gal).

This E Mail from a satisfied customer! "Just wanted to let you know the tonic worked great. The oodinium. (velvet) was stopped dead in its tracks. My koi fry started showing a noticeable improvement by the second day. Do you know of any one who has tried this on eggs after the spawning?
Thanks for your help,  Larry Mozingo"

Larry: I have tried tonic on eggs and it did work well. Tonic has two of the chemicals often used to fight fungus on eggs, ie Methylene Blue and Acriflavine. Just follow the dosage. DM

  Make this an important addition to your medicine chest!
 

 A super-concentrate made of acriflavine neutral. Acts as a disease preventative as well as a general tonic. Highly successful treatment of velvet. Extremely effective in the prevention of egg fungus and disease. Its versatile enough 

 A dry powder, Furoplex contains Nitrofurazone, Furazolidone, Methylene Blue, and Sodium Chloride. Formulated to treat fish against Ich, velvet, slimy skin disease, fungus, fin and tail rot, bloody patches on skin, etc.(1cap or 2gm/10 gal). Make this an important addition to your medicine chest!

 Potassium permanganate can kill algae and parasites and add oxygen to your pond in emergency conditions. We do not give instructions for its' use because this material is for expert use only. Dosages and recommended use is available from books and other sources. CAUTION: Potassium permanganate is a highly oxidizing agent, if used incorrectly it could kill your fish and is only to be used by experienced hands only.

     Replaces the natural slime coating fish may lose in times of stress. Great for removing chlorine from tap water it also contains Aloe Vera to promote the healing of skin wounds and torn fins. Use whenever you are setting up an aquarium, changing water and adding new fish to your tank. This 16 oz bottle treats 1,920 gallons of fresh or salt water while the 1 gallon size treats 15,360 gallons.

 Also known as MS-222 or Tricaine Methane Sulfonate, Finquel is a versatile anesthetic/tranquilizer intended for temporary immobilization of fish by professionals. Used in the aquaculture industry and by breeders, fish handlers, and Koi owners in the know, this product is recommended as for safe handling of your fish. Reduces losses when handling is necessary such as during spawning, surgical operations, or transportation of your valuable fish. Fish anesthetized with Finquel show rapid reversibility when placed in fresh water. Follow directions carefully, as this is also used to euthenize fish when there is no longer a chance for survival. Available in 100 gm size or 5 gm single use size. 

    MEDIC ALERT! A new disease is hitting Koi and fish lovers hard. This new bacterial gill disease is spreading rapidly and killing fish all over the country. There appears to be only one medication effective against this disease, BGDX! Stock up now to be ready for it. Ref: internet discussion groups.

A treatment for Bacterial Gill Diseases often caused by gyrodactylus and myxobacteria. BGD arises from stresses caused by overcrowding, overfeeding, poor nutrition and poor water chemistry. Fish are usually seen at top, possibly with gill plates open, attempting to get air. May be off by themselves and avoiding food. Will store for long periods (years). Keep some of this on hand for your medicine chest! 

08-BGDX1C  100gm.  $12.99 ea.   08-BGDX1C  100gm.  $25.99 ea.  08-BGDX1K   1 kg (1000 gm) $59.99 ea.

      For the treatment of Ich, external parasites and fungi and flukes. Biodegradable, will not harm plant life. 250 ml or 8 oz, will treat 2500 gallons. 1L size will treat 10,000 gallons. Repeat treatment 2 or 3 times over 7-14 days. Contains Formalin, benzylidene, and dimethylanaline. Will store for long periods (years). 

      This is our exclusive, low cost, digital scale with tare feature. Now you can safely weigh out your medications or make your own Koi pond tonic. This scale is suitable for weighing pond medications, food portions, or for use as a postal scale. It is ideal for use with "pond sized" medications, dry or liquid. Purchase dry chemicals and make your own treatments for fractions of the cost! Weighs up to 2kg or 4 lb 6oz. with the most accurate weights at mid-range. Features a "tare" or "zero" button which automatically sets the balance to zero with the empty container on the pan. Accuracy is within 1/2 % to 1% of full scale, plenty accurate for most pond work.