Back              NT Labs Pond treatments     NT Labs Koi Care Acriflavin Acriflavin treatment for Bacterial Ailments All ponds will contain billions of minute bacteria. There are the helpful species that breakdown the toxic fish waste in the biological filter system, and convert it into nitrate, which is then taken up by the plants. However, there are also other bacteria that live in the pond that are opportunistic invaders of stressed and wounded fish. These bacteria, including the species Pseudomonas and Aeromonas will infect any cut or abrasion of the surface of the fish, and can also invade the host across the gut wall during gastrointestinal problems. Acriflavin when added to the pond will reduce the numbers of these opportunistic bacteria in the pond, thus lowering not only the chance of infection, but also the intensity of disease in already infected ponds. Add 10 ml of Acriflavin to every 80 gallons (363 L) of pond water. Acriflavin is ideal to use in hospital or quarantine tanks, but it is unwise to constantly add the treatment to the pond when the fish are healthy. This is because a background level of bacteria is essential for healthy fish to maintain their immune system.    Treats 9000 litres   Actiflavin  250ml £6.99   Koi Care Fluke Treatment     B-D-S is a fluke treatment providing a tried and tested formulation which treats both skin and gill flukes as well as bacterial disease such as fin rot, tail rot and ulcers. 250 ml treats 9000 litres (2000 gallons)   Fluke treatment 250ml £9.99     Koi Care F M G Mixture     F.M.G Mixture: Formaldehyde and Malachite Green mix Malachite green and Formaldehyde are the best treatment for common external parasitic infections. Instead of using these two medications separately, and worrying over incorrect dosing and five day treatment courses etc, why not use F.M.G MIXTURE. This is a strong mixture of the two anti-parasite agents that is applied to the pond or treatment tank once only. The treatment lasts the full 5 days required to kill all free swimming and emergent ecto-parasites. Due to the strength of the treatment it only needs to be applied once. However this means it is dangerous to use in ponds containing sensitive fish such as Sterlet, Tench, Rudd or Orfe   F-M-G mixture  250ml £9.99     Koi Care Formaldehyde       Formaldehyde: Anti-parasite treatment Two researchers called Leteux and Meyer were the first to publish the fact that the anti-parasitic activity of Malachite green could be enhanced through using it in conjunction with Formaldehyde. When parasite infections such as Ichthyopthirius (White spot), Trichodina, Costia, Chilodonella, and Epistylis are suspected the best treatment is a mixture of Malachite Green and Formaldehyde. Add 10 ml of Malachite Green, to every 352 gallons (1600 L) of pond water and 10 ml Formaldehyde to every 150 gallons (681 L). A pre-prepared mixture of Formaldehyde and Malachite Green called F.M.G Mixture is now available in the Koi Care range. This is a strong one shot treatment, and is thus not suitable for use with those systems that contain sensitive species such as Orfe, Sterlet, Rudd or Tench. Formaldehyde Some external parasites such as the flukes Gyrodactylus and Dactylogyrus are best controlled using Formaldehyde alone. When these parasites are suspected apply Formaldehyde at 10ml per 150 gallons (681 L) of pond water.    Formaldehyde 250ml £6.99   Koi Care Malachite Green     Malachite green treatment for fungus and external parasites External parasites such as Ichthyopthirius (White spot), Trichodina, Costia, Chilodonella, and Epistylis are frequent troublemakers in the fishpond. They live in the mucous layer of the fish and cause intense irritation as they graze on the skin cells. Infection can be recognised as the fish secrete excess mucus, thus giving them a grey slimy appearance. In White spot infection, as the name suggests, the parasite forms small white spots that resemble table salt crystals over the surface of the fish.. All these parasitoses cause intense irritation to the fish causing them to scratch against sedentary objects in the pond, flick and thrash around and even jump out of the water, as they attempt to scratch the irritation. To treat these parasitic complaints use 10 ml of Malachite Green for every 176 UK gallons of (800 L) of pond water. The best treatment for the diseases described above is Malachite Green used in conjunction with Formaldehyde, which enhances the effect of the Malachite Green. Use 10 ml to every 352 gallons (1600 L) of pond water when used with formaldehyde.    Malachite Green 250ml £6.99   Permanganate Dip         Permanganate Dip: Powerful Parasite, Fungus and Bacteria Bath Treatment. A dip treatment for Koi and other pond fish. Active against parasites, fungus and bacteria. Can be used as a 30 minute high strength dip, or at a lower concentration for 10 - 12 hours. Can also be dabbed onto leeches, anchor-worm, lice etc., or added to a pond as a general antiseptic. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY      Permanganate dip 250ml £6.99   Koi Care Propolis       Propolis is a natural by-product of the honey Bee.  Over the past 20 years or so International research has proven that Propolis can boost the immune system of animals to prevent and fight infectious diseases.  It is also believed that bacteria are unable to develop immunity to Propolis and Propolis based products. Propolis in liquid form is added to koi food and 250ml will treat up to 50kg. Great for treating wounds round the mouth (including inside!) and eyes of your koi, where other treatments would be dangerous to use.  Can even be used as a bath.  Sticks to wet mucus. The research has shown that Propolis is effective against a range of bacteria, fungi and even viral infection, and it is known that Propolis stimulates the formation of antibodies to the immune system and is rich in vitamin A, B complex, E and flavenoids.   Propolis 50ml £8.99   Koi Care Chlor go       Chlor-Go rapidly removes chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals such as zinc, copper and lead from tap water allowing fresh tap water to be added directly to the pond without putting fish in any danger from these potentially toxic substances. Chlor-Go has a calming effect on fish being transported, it should always be used in transportation bags and isolation tanks regardless of whether or not tap water has been used. 250 ml treats 9000 litres (2000 gallons)   Chlor-go250ml £6.99   Koi Care EX5     A 5 day course of treatment to attack Parasites and Fungus. Effective in clearing up secondary fungal infections, is safe to use in pond where sensitive fish such as Sterlet, Tench, Rudd and Orfe are present EX 5 250ml £9.99 Koi Care Filter Bugs     A sponge soaked pad soaked in millions of biological filter bacteria. Add to a new pond to start filtration and regularly to existing ponds and filters to boost the bacteria. Keeping the pond clean and safe for your fish. Box treats 13,368 (3000 gallons) (1 Box contains 5 sachets) Filter Bugs £6.99