{"title":"Aquasonic","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquasonic is one of Australia's most trusted aquarium water treatment brands, formulated specifically for Australian water conditions and the unique requirements of local fish keepers. With decades of proven performance, Aquasonic's range of dechlorinators, disease treatments, and water conditioners is a staple in serious Australian fishrooms, breeding operations, and established community tanks. Precise, effective, and reliable — Aquasonic products give Australian aquarists the confidence to maintain pristine water quality and protect their livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aquasonic-fungonex","title":"Aquasonic Fungonex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn acriflavine and malachite green treatment for fungus and fin rot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquasonic Fungonex is a freshwater treatment for fungal infections, fin and tail rot, cloudy eyes, and red or damaged fins. It is also used to stop fungus taking hold on injuries to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts active ingredients are acriflavine and malachite green, and it has a lower dose rate for sensitive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreats fungus, fin and tail rot and cloudy eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent fungus on wounds\u003c\/strong\u003e and damaged fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf strength option\u003c\/strong\u003e for tetras, baby fish and scaleless fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredients: acriflavine and malachite green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose: 5 mL per 20 L of aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive fish dose: 5 mL per 40 L for tetras, baby fish and scaleless fish such as loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat: dose again after 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater type: freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 100 mL, 250 mL and 1 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums. Use the lower dose for tetras, young fish and scaleless fish (fish without normal scales, such as loaches). Not for marine or reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your fish during treatment and do a partial water change once treatment is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic does not publish a warranty for this consumable. Any help we give with a faulty pack is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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It is a copper based treatment given over three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first day gets a full dose and the next two days get half doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats white spot and velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e in freshwater fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree day course\u003c\/strong\u003e, a full dose then two half doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be split\u003c\/strong\u003e into a morning and evening dose each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive: copper based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1: 5 mL per 40 L of aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays 2 and 3: 2.5 mL per 40 L (half the first day's rate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater type: freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 100 mL, 250 mL and 1 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums. Because it contains copper, it is not suitable for shrimp and other invertebrates, and it is not suitable for sensitive fish such as some catfish and loaches. Not for marine or reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pH (how acidic or alkaline the water is) at 7.5 or above, as copper is more toxic at low pH. Raising the temperature by 2 to 3°C helps the treatment work. Remove activated carbon from the filter while treating, and a copper test kit lets you check the level in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic does not publish a warranty for this consumable. Any help we give with a faulty pack is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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It assists in the prevention of bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections — velvet, whitespot, Chilodonella, Trichodina and Trichodinella — and is dosed at 10 mL per 40 litres. Aquasonic's instruction is to use it at water change time and when new fish are added, rather than waiting for symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive constituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed from the Aquasonic label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEach mL of solution contains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAminacrine hydrochloride\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.66 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethylene blue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.025 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth actives are dyes. That has two practical consequences: the water will take on a tint during treatment, and the product will stain hands, clothing, silicone and porous decor if it is spilled. Aquasonic states this on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Aquasonic recommends using it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is positioned as a preventative used at moments of stress, not as a treatment reached for after a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt water change time.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large change is a swing in temperature and chemistry, and it is when opportunistic organisms find an opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen new fish are added.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arrival is under-recovered from shipping and the residents are dealing with a new pathogen load at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen fish show listlessness or loss of appetite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquasonic names both on the label as prompts to dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough a quarantine period,\u003c\/strong\u003e where a bare tank makes the dye tint and the carbon restriction irrelevant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not replace a diagnosis. If a specific disease is present and identified, a targeted treatment will do a better job than a broad preventative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 40 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRepeat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter 5 days if necessary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAeration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnsure adequate aeration during treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not use activated carbon in the filtration system during treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnder-gravel filters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduce sub-gravel filter flow rates if applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf no improvement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsult a veterinarian or aquarium dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the water your tank actually holds. Length x width x water level height in centimetres, divided by 1000, gives litres — then subtract for substrate, rock and decor. Aquasonic's label carries an unambiguous instruction not to overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDye-based preventative for bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive constituents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.66 mg\/mL aminacrine hydrochloride, 0.025 mg\/mL methylene blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRepeat interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganisms named on the label\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelvet, whitespot, Chilodonella, Trichodina, Trichodinella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnown livestock sensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue corallimorphs and urchins are adversely affected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStaining\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains a dye which will stain if spilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL, 250 mL and 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame formulation in all three bottles. At 10 mL per 40 litres, one millilitre treats four litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull doses for a 200 L tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA quarantine tank, or one course on a single community tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA display tank plus a QT run over a season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish rooms, breeding racks and multi-tank setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dose rate here is generous compared with a concentrate, so the 100 mL bottle goes further on a nano tank than it looks and barely covers two doses on a 200 litre display. Size the bottle to the tank you would actually be treating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and marine fish-only aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarantine and hospital tanks, where a dye tint costs nothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing at water change time and when introducing new fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepers who would rather cover a stress event than react to an outbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef tanks holding blue corallimorphs or urchins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are documented as adversely affected by Bactonex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning alongside activated carbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e The label instructs removing it, and carbon will strip a dye-based treatment out of the water quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquariums holding fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapes where staining silicone or porous decor would matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a diagnosis on a fish that is already visibly sick with an identified disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverdosing to work faster — the label says plainly not to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not overdose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitalised on the Aquasonic label, and the single most important line on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsure adequate aeration throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatments that act on gill parasites are used on fish whose oxygen uptake is already compromised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove activated carbon before dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e and reduce under-gravel filter flow rates where fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves, dose over a sink or a towel, and keep it off benchtops, grout and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used on fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf there is no improvement, consult a veterinarian or aquarium dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than dosing repeatedly. Aquasonic states this on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore closed, out of reach of children, away from food and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat in a hospital tank where you can.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquasonic does not publish a biofilter warning for Bactonex, but the label's instruction to reduce under-gravel filter flow rates during treatment is a reason to keep it out of a mature display where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch ammonia after any course.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any medicated period is worth monitoring, particularly in a bare quarantine tank with no established biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn carbon afterwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fresh carbon pack clears the residual dye and tint once the course is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait the full five days\u003c\/strong\u003e before a repeat dose. Do not shorten the interval or stack a second medication over the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix the husbandry alongside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquasonic's own directions reference good husbandry practices, and repeated preventative dosing is not a substitute for water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquasonic-methylene-blue\"\u003eAquasonic Methylene Blue\u003c\/a\u003e — straight methylene blue for egg treatment and bath dips, where you want the dye alone rather than the combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquasonic-ichonex\"\u003eAquasonic Ichonex\u003c\/a\u003e — the targeted option once whitespot is actually diagnosed rather than being prevented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquasonic-fungonex\"\u003eAquasonic Fungonex\u003c\/a\u003e — for identified fungal problems on the same shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-multitest-ammonia-75-tests\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Ammonia\u003c\/a\u003e — the parameter worth watching through and after any medicated period, especially in a quarantine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquasonic-para-gone\"\u003eAquasonic Para-Gone\u003c\/a\u003e — the parasite-specific treatment in the same Australian-made range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic Bactonex is a consumable treatment. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to this product. Check the batch expiry on the label before dosing an older bottle, and store it closed and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. The 1 L bottle is a liquid over one litre, so check current carrier restrictions if you are ordering to a remote address by air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the active constituents in Aquasonic Bactonex?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach millilitre of solution contains 1.66 mg of aminacrine hydrochloride and 0.025 mg of methylene blue. Both are dyes, which is why the water tints during treatment and why the product stains anything porous it is spilled on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much Aquasonic Bactonex do I add?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen millilitres per 40 litres of aquarium water, repeated after five days if necessary. Work out the volume the tank actually holds rather than its nominal size, because the label carries an explicit instruction not to overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Bactonex in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aquasonic states it is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fish. There is one important exception on the reef side: blue corallimorphs and urchins are adversely affected by this treatment, so it should not be dosed into a display holding either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove carbon from the filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Aquasonic label instructs that activated carbon must not be in the filtration system during treatment. Carbon adsorbs dye-based treatments quickly and will strip the dose out of the water. Fit a fresh carbon pack afterwards to clear the residual tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Bactonex a treatment or a preventative?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic positions it as assisting in the prevention of bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections, and directs it to be used at water change time, when new fish are added, or when fish show listlessness or loss of appetite. It is not a substitute for identifying a specific disease, and the label advises consulting a veterinarian or aquarium dealer if there is no improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it stain my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains a dye and Aquasonic warns that it will stain if spilled. Expect a visible tint in the water during treatment, and take care around silicone, grout, porous decor and clothing. 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Each tablet contains 32 mg of trichlorfon, the active ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets three common external parasites:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish lice (Argulus, flat parasites that cling to the skin), anchor worm (Lernaea, a thread-like parasite that hangs from the skin) and Ergasilus, a gill parasite the label calls gill flukes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine use\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a lower dose for marine fish-only tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple tablet dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve the tablet in a disposable cup of water, then add it to the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: trichlorfon, 32 mg per tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: 25, 100 and 300 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater dose: 1 tablet per 40 litres, repeated 7 days later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor worm: repeat every 5 days until the adult parasites are gone; in cold water allow 12 days between treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fish-only tanks: 1 tablet per 160 litres, because trichlorfon is more toxic at the higher pH of marine water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring treatment: keep the water at about 25°C and pH between 6 and 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine fish showing lice, anchor worm or gill parasites. 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This is a herbicide-class active, which is what makes it broad and also what makes accurate dosing non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive constituent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed from the Aquasonic label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive constituent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 g\/L simazine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriazine herbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid suspension — shake vigorously before each application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimazine works on the photosynthetic pathway, which is why it acts across many algae types rather than one. It is also why the margin between a working dose and a dose that damages your higher plants is a matter of measurement, not luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the Aquasonic label. Do not estimate the tank volume — measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL (20 drops) per 20 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBefore dosing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShake the bottle vigorously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDuring treatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintain aeration and filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime to result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResults should be evident after 7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRepeat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be repeated after 14 days if necessary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf algae persists\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecrease light exposure and increase the frequency of water changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorking out your actual water volume\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic publishes the calculation on the label: length x width x water level height, all in centimetres, divided by 1000, gives litres. Use the water level height, not the tank height. Then subtract for substrate, rock and hardscape. A nominal 200 litre tank with a deep substrate and a decent aquascape frequently holds closer to 160 litres of water, and dosing it as 200 is a 25 per cent overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid algaecide for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive constituent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 g\/L simazine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL per 20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRepeat interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot for use in tanks holding shrimp or other invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL, 250 mL and 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three bottles are the same formulation at the same 1 mL per 20 L dose rate. Only the yield differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull doses for a 200 L tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single nano or community tank, or a first trial before committing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne or two display tanks treated occasionally over a season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish rooms, breeding racks and retail or club setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle this size lasts years in a single-tank household. Buy for the tank you have rather than the discount, and note that the smaller bottle is easier to shake properly — which matters more here than it sounds, because an unshaken suspension doses unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community aquariums with persistent green algae on glass, rock and ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish-only setups with no live plants and no invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks where light reduction and water changes alone have not cleared the problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepers willing to measure the real water volume before dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp tanks and any aquarium holding invertebrates.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the firmest exclusion on the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily planted aquascapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simazine is a herbicide. Aquasonic states it will not affect aquarium plants at the correct dose, and equally states that overdosing may cause plant damage — so a planted tank has no margin for a volume estimate that is out by a fifth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aquasonic label covers freshwater aquarium use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquariums holding fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stated on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen water and free-floating algal blooms in a pond — this listing is the aquarium product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreating the cause. Algae is a symptom of light and nutrients, and this does not change either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not overdose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquasonic states plant damage may result. Measure the water volume, then dose to that figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain aeration and filtration throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dying algae consumes oxygen as it breaks down, and a tank that was already marginal overnight can become more so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use in aquariums containing fish intended for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a label statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake vigorously before every dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a suspension. An unshaken bottle delivers an inconsistent amount of active per millilitre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore closed, out of reach of children, and away from food. Keep it away from your pond and garden water sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dead algae as it lifts rather than leaving it to decay in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the light first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reducing the photoperiod costs nothing and addresses the driver. Aquasonic's own instruction, if algae persists, is to decrease light exposure and increase water change frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest nitrate and phosphate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent algae in a freshwater tank almost always tracks a nutrient source — overfeeding, an overdue filter service, or tap water carrying phosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not stack treatments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait the full 14 days before repeating, and do not run a second algae product alongside this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrape as you go.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pad or magnet removes what has already died and keeps it out of the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the first 48 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e If fish show any change in behaviour, do a substantial water change immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-multitest-phosphate-75-tests\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e — phosphate is the nutrient most often behind a freshwater algae problem that keeps coming back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-nitrate-pro-testing-kit-100-tests\"\u003eRed Sea Nitrate Pro Testing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the other half of the nutrient picture, worth checking before and after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-scraper\"\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e — for lifting the algae that dies off during the seven days rather than leaving it to decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-pad-25-mm-thick-3-pack\"\u003eSeachem Algae Pad 3 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — glass-safe pads for the same job on a smaller tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquasonic-methylene-blue\"\u003eAquasonic Methylene Blue\u003c\/a\u003e — another Australian-made Aquasonic treatment, for the quarantine side of the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic Algaecide is a consumable treatment. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to this product. Store the bottle closed and out of direct sunlight, and check the label for the batch expiry before dosing an older bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. The 1 L bottle is a liquid over one litre, so check the current carrier restrictions if you are ordering to a remote address by air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the active constituent in Aquasonic Algaecide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimazine, at 15 grams per litre. Simazine is a triazine herbicide that interferes with photosynthesis, which is why it works across a broad range of algae types rather than targeting one species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much Aquasonic Algaecide do I add?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne millilitre, which Aquasonic also expresses as 20 drops, per 20 litres of aquarium water. Shake the bottle vigorously first. Calculate the volume from length x width x water level height in centimetres divided by 1000, then subtract for substrate and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Aquasonic Algaecide safe for shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This product should not be used in aquariums holding shrimp or other invertebrates. If you keep shrimp in the display tank, this is not the right treatment and no dose adjustment makes it one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it kill my aquarium plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic states the product will not affect aquarium plants provided it is used at the correct dosage, and separately warns that overdosing may cause plant damage. 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