{"title":"Fish Medication \u0026 Supplements","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreatments for the ailments marine fish most often present with, including white spot, velvet, bacterial infections and fin damage, along with vitamin and amino acid supplements used to build condition in newly imported or off colour fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock Aquasonic, API, Seachem and Red Sea products. Aquasonic formulates for Australian conditions and is a long standing staple in local fishrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo points are worth knowing before you dose. Most copper based and many general medications will kill invertebrates and corals, so treatment belongs in a separate hospital tank rather than the display. And treating a fish that is stressed by poor water quality without fixing the water first rarely works, so test before you medicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information is general in nature. If you are unsure what you are dealing with, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact the store\u003c\/a\u003e before treating. Shipped Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-sea-dipx","title":"Red Sea DipX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen minutes in a bucket beats a year fighting flatworms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea DipX is an external bath for new corals and live rock. Red Sea describes it as a blend of essential oils, without inorganic disinfectants, and free of inorganic elements such as potassium iodide or bromide. It is dosed at 10 mL per litre of aquarium water — a 1:100 dilution — and corals sit in it for no more than 15 minutes before going into the display. Available in 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL and 5 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt drives pests off, it does not poison them\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea's own language throughout is that DipX drives away hitchhikers. That distinction matters: you inspect the bucket afterwards and dispose of what came off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo iodine, no household disinfectant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea specifically contrasts DipX with the generic freshwater, iodine and disinfectant baths reefers have improvised for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne published rate for every situation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 mL per litre, 15 minutes maximum. There is no dose to calculate against tank volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bath goes four batches\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea allows the mixed solution to be reused for up to four batches of corals or rock, within a two-hour window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad coral tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea lists SPS, LPS and soft corals, zoanthids, mushroom anemones (Discosoma and Ricordea) and live rock as suited to the dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea DipX coral and live rock dip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition (Red Sea's wording)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA blend of essential oils, without inorganic disinfectants; free of inorganic elements such as potassium iodide or bromide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL DipX per 1 litre of aquarium water (1:100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum exposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution reuse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to four batches of corals or rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscard within 2 hours of preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater used to mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal bath only, in a separate container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea's stated procedure, in order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour DipX into an empty container. Check the container is clean and dry beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 10 mL of DipX, diluted 1:100 with aquarium water, to prepare 1 litre of bath mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the new coral or live rock in the container for no more than 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bath solution can be reused for up to four batches of corals or rock, but should be discarded within two hours of preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea does not publish an aeration, agitation or post-dip rinse step, so this page does not invent one. Many keepers add a rinse in clean saltwater before the coral goes in — that is common practice, not a manufacturer instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much bath does each bottle make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea does not publish a yield figure. The volumes below are simply the pack size divided by Red Sea's stated 10 mL per litre rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBath solution at 10 mL\/L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e100 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRED646\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 litres — Red Sea labels this the introductory size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e250 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRED643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e500 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRED644\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRED645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 litres — shop and coral farm volumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost home dips use one to two litres of solution at a time, so even the 250 mL goes a long way when you remember the four-batch reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it drives away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea names three pests specifically, plus a general category:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcropora eating flatworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontipora eating nudibranch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcropora Red Bug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther coral hitchhikers — Red Sea groups the common ones as crustaceans, helminths (worms), echinoderms, nudibranchs and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe careful how you read that last line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea does not publish a closed list, and it does not publish a list of pests DipX fails on. Longer pest lists circulating online come from hobbyist testimonials on Red Sea's site, not from Red Sea's own claims, so we have not repeated them here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDipping every new coral and frag before it enters a display tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDipping new live rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS, LPS and soft corals, zoanthids and mushroom anemones (Discosoma and Ricordea), per Red Sea's stated list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing into a display aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e DipX is a bath. Red Sea's procedure starts and ends in a separate container, and no Red Sea instruction exists for adding it to a running tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish, invertebrates and clams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea's tolerance list covers corals, zoanthids, mushroom anemones and live rock only. Nothing else is cleared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure beyond 15 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea gives 15 minutes as a ceiling, not a guideline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix and dip in a dedicated container that is never used for anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard the used solution. Do not tip a used bath back into the aquarium — it holds whatever came off the coral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Sea publishes no handling, PPE, storage, shelf life or safety data sheet for DipX, and there is no published dangerous goods classification. This page does not state one. If you need a DG or air freight status for the 5 L, contact us and we will request it from the distributor in writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Sea makes some claims about DipX and tissue necrosis that it does not support with published data. We have left them off this page rather than repeat an unsubstantiated health claim.\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\/red-sea-aiptasia-x\"\u003eRed Sea Aiptasia-X\u003c\/a\u003e — for the pest anemone a dip will not solve, treated in the display instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-marine-care-multi-test-kit\"\u003eRed Sea Marine Care Multi Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — check the receiving tank is stable before adding new livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-kh-alkalinity-pro-testing-kit-75-tests\"\u003eRed Sea KH\/Alkalinity Pro Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — new corals settle better into stable alkalinity than into a swinging one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-coral-pro-salt-20kg-refill-box-600ltr\"\u003eRed Sea Coral Pro Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — for mixing the clean saltwater many keepers rinse in after a dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea's manufacturer warranty covers defects in its aquarium products and excludes consumable items. Any manufacturer warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and does not limit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea publishes no safety data sheet for DipX. Until we have one from the distributor, we have not assigned a freight class, so contact us before ordering the 5 L if it needs to travel by air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I mix Red Sea DipX?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 10 mL of DipX diluted 1:100 with aquarium water to prepare one litre of bath mix, in a clean, dry, empty container. That ratio does not change with the size or number of corals — you simply make enough solution to cover them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long can a coral stay in DipX?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more than 15 minutes. Red Sea states 15 minutes as a maximum, not a target, and publishes no extended or repeat protocol for stubborn infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse the DipX solution?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for up to four batches of corals or rock, but it must be discarded within two hours of being mixed. Note that this covers reusing the solution on different corals, not dipping the same coral four times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I pour DipX straight into my display tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. DipX is an external bath, prepared in a separate container. Red Sea's entire published procedure takes place outside the aquarium, and there is no Red Sea instruction for dosing it into a running system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Red Sea DipX safe for zoanthids and soft corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea lists SPS, LPS and soft corals, zoanthids, mushroom anemones (Discosoma and Ricordea) and live rock as suited to the dip. It does not clear fish, shrimp, snails, clams or other anemones, so do not use it on those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes DipX kill the pests?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea does not say it does. 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It is also used as a settling-in treatment when adding new fish. Sold here in 118 mL, 237 mL and 473 mL bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne declared active\u003c\/strong\u003e — Melaleuca (Cajuput) Oil at 1 g per 100 mL (1.0%), API's registered label concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef and invertebrate tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states Melafix has been tested and found safe in reef aquariums containing live corals and anemones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states it is harmless to live aquarium plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo dosing patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 7-day course for disease and wounds, a 3-day course when settling in new fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheaper by the litre in the bigger bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — from 3c per litre treated in the 118 mL bottle down to 1c per litre in the 473 mL; see the size table below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label rate is 5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L). Applied across common tank sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose at API's label rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.2 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.3 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.6 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreating disease or damaged fins:\u003c\/strong\u003e dose daily for 7 days, then perform a 25% water change. Continue for a further course if the fish has not recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling in new fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e dose daily for 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser while dosing, and remove activated carbon if you can — all three will pull the treatment back out of the water before it can work. A slight, harmless foaming can appear on the surface during treatment; this is a normal reaction to the oil-based formula, not a sign of a problem.\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\u003eAntibacterial fish remedy, tea-tree (Melaleuca) based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelaleuca (Cajuput) Oil, 1 g per 100 mL (1.0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle sizes sold here\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL, 237 mL, 473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisease\/wound course\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily for 7 days, then a 25% water change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew fish course\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily for 3 days\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\u003eReef and invertebrate safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested safe with live corals and anemones (API)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmless to live aquarium plants (API)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard, all sizes\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\u003eCost per litre below is calculated on a single standard dose (5 mL per 38 L), the rate API publishes on the label. A full 7-day course re-doses the same tank daily, so the total product used over a course is higher than one dose — see the note under Specifications for how to plan quantity for a full course rather than a single top-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard doses per bottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre, per dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne course on a small to mid-size tank, or settling in new fish once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA full 7-day course on a larger tank, or two courses on a smaller one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple courses, several tanks, or a fish room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\u003eOpen red sores, fin and tail rot, open body wounds, eye cloud, pop-eye, body slime and mouth fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettling in newly introduced fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tanks with corals and anemones, and planted tanks, at the labelled dose\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\u003eFixing the underlying water quality problem — check ammonia, nitrite and nitrate alongside any course of treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse while a protein skimmer or UV steriliser is running — switch both off for the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions outside those listed on the label — this is not a general cure-all\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\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — check the water quality behind the symptom you're treating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — for the water change at the end of a course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-aquarium-salt\"\u003eAPI Aquarium Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — often used alongside Melafix for fin and wound recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-quick-start\"\u003eAPI Quick Start\u003c\/a\u003e — replenishes nitrifying bacteria after a course and a water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three bottle sizes ship as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Melafix in a reef tank with corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. API states Melafix has been tested and found safe in reef aquariums containing live corals and anemones, but switch off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser for the course so the treatment stays in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Melafix safe for live plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. API states it is harmless to live aquarium plants at the labelled dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove activated carbon before dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you can. Activated carbon adsorbs the treatment out of the water before it has a chance to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is my tank foaming after I dosed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slight, harmless foam can appear during treatment. This is a normal reaction to the oil-based formula and settles once the course finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should I treat fin rot or a wound for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose daily for 7 days, then do a 25% water change. If the fish hasn't recovered, a further course can follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much do I dose when adding new fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard rate — 5 mL per 38 L — dosed daily for 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"118 mL","offer_id":55244124717347,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"237 mL","offer_id":55244124750115,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"473 mL","offer_id":55244124782883,"sku":null,"price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-melafix-43875866050851.webp?v=1790239780"},{"product_id":"api-pimafix","title":"API Pimafix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plant-based remedy gentle enough to dose straight into a reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Pimafix is a liquid remedy containing Bay Oil (Pimenta racemosa) at 1.0%, labelled by API to treat fungal infections — including cottony growths, and mouth or body fungus — and to support recovery from bacterial infections that cause fin or body reddening. It's sold here in 118 mL, 237 mL and 473 mL bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle declared active\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bay Oil (Pimenta racemosa) at 1.0%, transcribed from API's registered label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated safe for reef, invertebrates and live plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states it's safe for delicate freshwater and saltwater fish, reef aquariums with invertebrates, and live plants, and that it will not harm biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosed daily, not once\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L) every day, with a 25% water change after 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost falls as the bottle grows\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3c per litre of treated water from the 118 mL bottle, down to 1c per litre from the 473 mL bottle, at current prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Melafix\u003c\/strong\u003e — API markets the two as a combination for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced from API's registered label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L) of aquarium water, once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue daily dosing for 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 7 days, perform a 25% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf signs are still present, treatment may continue — repeat the 7-day dosing cycle followed by a 25% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring treatment, API recommends turning off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser, as both will pull the active ingredient back out of the water before it has a chance to work. In a saltwater system, watch for surface haze during dosing; an extra water change clears it if it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Oil (Pimenta racemosa), 1.0% (1 g per 100 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFungal infections (cottony growth, mouth and body fungus) and fin or body reddening from bacterial infection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L), once daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days minimum, then a 25% water change; repeat if signs persist\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\u003eInvertebrate and plant safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabelled safe for reef invertebrates and live plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiofilter safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabelled safe — will not harm biological filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarbon, skimmer and UV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn off protein skimmer and UV steriliser during treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes sold here\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL, 237 mL, 473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need, and what does it cost per litre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is dosed at the same rate, so the litres of water one bottle can treat through a full 7-day course scale directly with its volume. The larger bottles work out cheaper per litre treated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. litres treated (single dose basis)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e886 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,779 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,552 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are litres dosed per application at API's label rate, not a total volume across a whole course — a course that runs past 7 days uses more bottle with each additional day of dosing. Choose by tank size and how many courses you expect to run, not just by sticker price.\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 saltwater fish showing fungal growth or bacterial fin and body reddening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tanks and planted tanks, dosed directly per the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alongside API Melafix for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component\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\u003eRunning a protein skimmer or UV steriliser at the same time — both strip the active ingredient out before it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman consumption or fish intended for food — the label carries a California Proposition 65 warning and is not intended for that use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use in aquariums where fish will be eaten by people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser for the duration of treatment, and back on once the water change is done.\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\/api-melafix\"\u003eAPI Melafix\u003c\/a\u003e — API markets the two together for infections with both a fungal and bacterial element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — for conditioning the water used in the 25% change after each 7-day course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — worth checking ammonia and nitrite on a tank that's sick enough to need treating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Pimafix safe for shrimp, snails and corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI labels it safe for reef aquariums with invertebrates and for live plants, unlike copper-based medications. As with any treatment, watch sensitive livestock closely during the first dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove carbon before dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label calls out turning off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser specifically; it does not separately mention carbon. Running carbon during treatment is likely to pull the active ingredient out in the same way a skimmer or UV does, so it's worth removing it for the course if you're running any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my fish still show signs after 7 days?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label allows continued treatment: do the 25% water change after day 7, then repeat the daily dosing cycle if signs are still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose Pimafix and Melafix together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI markets the two as a combination for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component. Follow each product's own label dose rather than combining the two doses into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my water look hazy after dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI notes this can happen in saltwater systems during treatment. An extra water change during the course clears it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"118 mL","offer_id":55244124815651,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"237 mL","offer_id":55244124848419,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"473 mL","offer_id":55244124881187,"sku":null,"price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-pimafix-46120701362467.webp?v=1790239780"},{"product_id":"seachem-reef-dip","title":"Seachem Reef Dip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean up new corals before they go in the display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Reef Dip is an iodine-based coral disinfectant used to dip new arrivals and freshly cut frags, helping clear surface bacteria, fungus and protozoans before they reach your main tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElemental iodine complex\u003c\/strong\u003e that targets surface bacteria, fungus and protozoans on corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves a protective slime coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping iodine in contact with affected tissue and helping guard against reinfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cheap quarantine step\u003c\/strong\u003e for new corals and frags before they join the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for stony and soft corals, anemones and polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDip concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLitres of dip solution this pack makes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for stony corals, soft corals, anemones and polyps as a pre-display quarantine dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for Tridacna clams except at a diluted strength, and only at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any coral crabs or shrimp sheltering in the coral before dipping — the dip isn't selective about what it affects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a treatment for fish, and not a substitute for proper tank quarantine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in a separate container — never dip directly in the display tank. Add 5–10 mL (1–2 capfuls) per 4 L of aquarium water. Dip for 15–30 minutes depending on the severity of the problem; a double dose is acceptable for severe cases. For visible lesions, Seachem's own directions allow applying the concentrate directly to the affected area before dipping. Watch the coral for excessive sliming or an adverse reaction during the dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways mix in a separate container, never in the display tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any coral-dwelling crabs or shrimp before dipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with caution on Tridacna clams — only at a diluted strength, at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Safety Data Sheet is available from Seachem for handling and storage guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cap sealed between uses and store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-complete\"\u003eSeachem Reef Complete\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Reef Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e — to have your new coral's home water chemistry ready before it goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's standard warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to rinse the coral after dipping?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's directions don't call for a separate rinse step, but many reefkeepers give the coral a brief swirl in clean saltwater before placing it in the display — it costs nothing and settles any loosened debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dip every new coral I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's designed as a routine quarantine step for anything new coming into the tank, not just corals with visible problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for clams?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly at a diluted strength, and Seachem flags this as a use-at-your-own-risk case rather than a standard application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should I leave the coral in the dip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 to 30 minutes, depending on how bad the problem looks. A double dose is fine for severe cases, but always start at the shorter end of the time range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":55244173345059,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":55244173377827,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":55244173410595,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-reef-dip-43160364384547.webp?v=1790238166"},{"product_id":"aquasonic-bactonex","title":"Aquasonic Bactonex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover for water change day and the week new fish arrive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasonic Bactonex is an Australian-made dye-based treatment for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 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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