{"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. Dosing into a bare quarantine tank avoids most of the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much water does each bottle treat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10 mL per 40 litres, the 100 mL bottle treats 400 litres of aquarium water, the 250 mL bottle treats 1,000 litres, and the 1 L bottle treats 4,000 litres. 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