Fish Medications

Fungal diseases are common in freshwater fishes and are recognised by white or grey threads on the skin or fins which may thicken until they resemble tufts of cotton wool (pin head size) on the fished body and fins. Unless prompt action is taken fatalities will occur.

Do not use on fish intended for human consumption.

Storage:

Store below 30C (Room Temperature). Replace lid tightly after use.

Blue Planet Fluke & Tapeworm Tablets is a treatment for flukes and tapeworms in ornamental fish. Blue Planet Fluke & Tapeworm Tablets have been developed specifically for in water medication of fresh and saltwater fish. The tablets have been specifically formulated with inert excipients to prevent pollution of aquariums. The tablets dissolve rapidly, releasing 95% of the active (praziquantel) within 10 minutes.

Praziquantel has been known to effectively control flukes and tapeworm in ornamental fish for a number of years. However, the only products available were formulated for treatment of tapeworm in Dogs (Droncit, 50mg Praziquantel) and posed problems with polluting excipients and high cost of treatment when used in aquariums.

FLUKES (Monogenetic trematodes) are common parasites of freshwater and marine fishes. Many hundred species are known, the most common groups being, Dactylogyrids (parasitising gills) and Gyrodactylids (parasitising gills, skin and fins). Dactylogyrids known as Gill Flukes, commonly infest all species of ornamental fish, particularly Livebearers, Goldfish, Discus and Angelfish. Gyrodactylids also frequently infest all species of ornamental fish. Fish infested with Gill Fluke show signs of respiratory distress, rapid gill movement, hanging at the surface etc. Fish with Fluke infestation of skin and fins exhibit signs similar to external protozoal infestations such as small red spots on skins and fins and scraping on objects in the aquarium to relieve irritations. Emaciation, inactivity and colour changes occur in chronic sufferers. Flukes can sometimes be seen with the naked eye as tiny pale worms 0.1 to 2mm in length, identification of the particular species is not important as treatment is the same for all flukes.

TAPEWORMS (cestodes) are most common in newly imported fish or wild-caught fish. When present, they are found in the intestines, attached to the intestinal wall by means of a scolex, a head-like structure with suckers. Signs of infestation include enlarged abdomen, and ill thrift.

Blue Planet Fluke & Tapeworm Tablets offer the Aquarist an effective, low cost treatment for all fresh and saltwater fishes. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 

• Use at the rate of 1 Tablet per 20 Litres of aquarium water. After 48 hours from initial treatment, change 25% of aquarium water and clean the filter. Repeat dose rate after 7 days to prevent reinvestation. DO NOT OVERDOSE. If condition does not improve, consult your veterinarian or aquarium dealer.
• Use with caution when treating aquarium containing Snails or Catfish (Corydoras spp.). If adverse effects occur, discontinue treatment and change 50% of aquarium water.
•  Remove activated carbon from filtration system and slow flow rate to sub-gravel filtration for duration of treatment.
• Pre-dissolve tablets in a disposable cup before addition to the aquarium water.
  
  NOTE: A small residue of cellulose will be evident after dissolving tablets; this residue is harmless to fish.
  
  SIZES: 
  25 tablet pack
  100 tablet pack

Aquasonic Para-Gone tablets aid in the control of most external parasites in goldfish, tropicals and marine aquarium fish.

Fish rubbing and scratching on objects is indicative of parasitic infestations. Para-Gone tablets aid in the control of most external fish parasites including: Fish lice (Argulus spp), Skin & Gill Flakes (Ergasilus spp), and Anchor Worms (Lernaea spp) in fresh and saltwater aquariums. Does not aid in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections.

Do not treat marine invertebrates (shellfish & anemones). Remove from aquaria and wait 5 days after last treatment before returning to aquaria.

***Para-Gone treatment may adversely affect species of Plecostomus and Bristle Nose type catfish, as well as Metynnis (Silver Dollar type fish).

API Pimafix  fish remedy is an all-natural, antifungal remedy for fish fungal infections, with a formula derived from the West Indian Bay Tree – a proven natural antifungal.

API Pimafix fish remedy rapidly treats cottony growth, mouth, body fungus, and the reddening of the fins and body, in addition to both internal and external bacterial infections.

API Pimafix fish remedy will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter pH, or discolour water, and has been formulated to use in conjunction with Melafix fish remedy to enhance effectiveness against fish diseases.

Instructions for Use:

Add 5mL per 38L of aquarium water. Dose daily for 7 days. After 7 days, make a 25% water change.

SIZES: 118mL;  237mL;  473mL

API Melafix fish remedy is an all-natural antibacterial treatment that works to treat infections in fish. Common bacterial infections are open wounds and abrasions, tail rot, eye cloud, and mouth fungus.

Melafix fish remedy also promotes regrowth of damaged fins and tissue.

Product may be used when adding fish to an aquarium – particularly to smooth the transition from store to home – and if an infection is suspected, but not yet diagnosed.

Some fish bought in pet stores are already carrying diseases at the time of purchase, which may be difficult to detect in its early stages.

API Melafix fish remedy will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH, or discolor water.

SIZES:  118mL;  237mL;   473mL

***To Clear - 500ml Expiry 31/8/26***

WHITE SPOT REMEDY For the treatment of White Spot (ichthyophthirius multiifiliis) in Freshwater and Tropical Freshwater aquarium fish

White Spot is a common fish parasite that can occur after the introduction of new fish or plants to a tank. These parasites appear as distinct small white spots (pin head size) on the fish’s body and fins. Unless prompt action is taken fatalities will occur. White Spot disease is fairly common and is best treated with a specific medication like Blue Planet White Spot Remedy.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
* Ensure aquarium water is well aerated for the duration of the treatment. 
* Activated carbon will remove this product from aquarium water resulting in ineffective treatment. Remove from filtration system for duration of treatment. 
* This product contains a dye product which will stain if spilled. 
* DO NOT SWALLOW.

DOSE RATES: 
* Use at the rate of 0.25mL (5 drops) per 1 litre of aquarium
water or Use at the rate of 5mL per 20 litres of aquarium water. 
* For tetra species, baby fish and scaleless fish (loaches etc.), use at a reduced rate of 1mL (20 drops) per 8 litres of aquarium water or 5mL per 40 litres of aquarium water. 
* Repeat dose after 3 days. 
* DO NOT OVERDOSE.

SIZES:
50mL
125mL 
500mL
2L

Blue Planet Multi Cure is a multi-purpose formula which is specially designed to treat White Spot (Ichthyophthirius multifillis), Velvet Diseases (Oodinium spp.) and other fungal diseases in freshwater fish (both tropical and cold water).

Directions for Use: A partial water change is recommended (25% capacity) before commencing treatment and every third day thereafter before retreatment until cure is effected. Ensure aquarium water is well aerated and remove activated carbon from filtration system for the duration of treatment.

Activated carbon will remove this product from aquarium water resulting in ineffective treatment. This product contains a dye which will stain if spilled.

Dosage rates: Use 0.25ml (5 drops) per 1L of use at the rate of 5mL per 20L of aquarium water. For tetra species, baby fish and scaleless fish (loaches etc) use at a rate of 5mL per 40L of aquarium water. DO NOT OVERDOSE. Repeat treatment after 3 days.

Active ingredients: 0.40mg/mL malachite green; 4.00mg/mL methylene blue; 2.00mg/mL acriflavine

SIZES:
50mL; 125mL; 500mL

• White Spot  (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)
• Various fungal diseases including Mouth and Body Fungus (Columnaris spp)
• Bacterial diseases, including Fin and Tail Rot and other external bacterial diseases.

• Remove activated carbon from filtration system and slow flow rate of sub-gravel filtration for the duration of the treatment.
• Prolonged treatments may affect the helpful bacterial flora in the biological filter.

• Pre-dissolve tablets in a disposable cup before addition to the aquarium water.
• Use 1 tablet per 40 litres of aquarium water. In the case of severe infestation use at the rate of one tablet per 20 litres of aquarium water. 
• Repeat treatment in 3 days if necessary

Blue Planet Fungus Cure is an effective treatment for fungal diseases in freshwater and tropical freshwater aquarium fish and will not affect aquarium plants and fish when used at the recommended dose rate.

Fungal diseases are common in freshwater fish and are recognised by white or grey threads on the skin or fins which may thicken until they resemble tufts of cotton wool (pin head size) on the fish's body and fins. Unless prompt action is taken fatalities will occur.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 

• A partial water change (25% of capacity) is recommended before commencing treatment and every third day thereafter before re-treatment until cure is affected. 
• Ensure aquarium water is well aerated and remove activated carbon from filtration system for the duration of treatment. 
• Activated carbon will remove this product form aquarium water resulting in ineffective treatment. 

DOSE RATES: 

• Use 0.25mL (5 drops) per 1 litre or use at the rate of 5mL per 20 litres of aquarium water. 
• For Tetra species, baby fish and scaleless fish (Loaches, etc) use at a rate of 5ml per 40 litres of aquarium water. 
• DO NOT OVERDOSE. 
• Repeat treatment after 3 days

Contains: 2.00mg/mL Acriflavine, 0.40mg/mL Malachite Green.

This product contains a dye product which will stain if spilled.

SIZES:
50mL
500mL

White spot (Ichthyophthirius Multifillis) is a common fish parasite that can be introduced via new fish or through the water supply. These parasites appear as distinct, small, white sports (pin head size) soon covering the fishes body and fins. Unless prompt action is taken, fatalities will occur.

Do not use on fish intended for human consumption.

Storage:

Store below 30C (Room Temperature). Replace lid tightly after use.