{"product_id":"seachem-paraguard","title":"Seachem Paraguard","description":"\u003cp\u003eParaGuard™ is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available (for parasites on fish). Unlike highly toxic and difficult to use formalin based medications, ParaGuard™ contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH. ParaGuard™ employs a proprietary, synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers that effectively and efficiently eradicates many ectoparasites (e.g. ich, etc.) and external fungal\/bacterial\/viral lesions (e.g., fin rot). It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eTypes of Infections Treated\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"center\"\u003eParasitic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"center\"\u003eFungal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"center\"\u003eBacterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"center\"\u003eViral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDosing\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove all invertebrates from the tank as well as any chemical filtration. Use 5 mL (1 capful) of ParaGuard™ for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat this dose daily as required as long as fish show no stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaGuard™ can also be used as a medicated dip. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 US gallon) in a container separate from your main tank. Dips may be extended if the fish show no evidence of stress. Keep in mind that many diseases linger in the water as well as on the fish. Giving a fish a dip treatment does no good if they go right back into infected water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eQuarantine\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tank set up in order monitor and medicate new fish before they go into the main tank. ParaGuard is gentle enough to use prophylactically (without visible symptoms) if needed. Quarantine times vary, but we generally recommend 2 weeks of treatment with ParaGuard™ to clear out any possible external infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSensitive Fish\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fish are more sensitive to medications than others. Eels, loaches, rays, sharks, and many others are well known for their sensitivity to all kinds of medications. If you suspect that your fish may be sensitive to medications, it is just fine to start with a partial dose and build up to the full dose over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for reef aquaria. As an alternative, use Seachem’s MetroPlex™.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"alert alert-warning\"\u003eWARNING! Do not eat, drink, or get into eyes! In case of eye exposure, promptly \u0026amp; thoroughly wash eyes with water \u0026amp; seek medical attention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_column gdc_cthird\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel\u003eIch (White Spot)\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIchthyophthirius (freshwater) \/ Cryptocaryon (saltwater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks like salt sprinkled on the fish’s body and fins. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 days in freshwater, up to 28 days in saltwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very important with this parasite to continue dosing for the full treatment period. A break in the medication allows the parasite to multiply and reinfect the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_column gdc_cthird\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel\u003eVelvet\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiscinoodinium (freshwater) \/ Amyloodinium (saltwater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Ich, but smaller and grey-gold. Most often seen in saltwater, but can occur in freshwater as well. Velvet is less common than Ich, but the treatment is almost identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14-21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet is a photosynthetic parasite – it will help with treatment if you can turn off the lights while the fish are infected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_column gdc_cthird\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003clabel\u003eFin Rot\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBacterial infection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFins appear shredded, frayed, or decaying. Fin Rot is frequently mistaken for damage from fin-nipping fish. Contrary to the name, this is actually caused by bacteria, not fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 days or until infection clears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-primary\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin Rot is often found as a secondary infection (that’s an infection that started because the fish was already sick). Make sure to check for additional infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100ML","offer_id":50593037189339,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ML","offer_id":50593037222107,"sku":null,"price":318.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ML","offer_id":50593037254875,"sku":null,"price":488.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":50593037287643,"sku":null,"price":1930.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4L","offer_id":50593037320411,"sku":null,"price":3001.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/9483\/5163\/files\/seachem-paraguard-ectoparasites-fungal-bacterial-viral-treatment-fish-safe-100ml.webp?v=1791374951","url":"https:\/\/premiumaquatics.co.za\/products\/seachem-paraguard","provider":"Premium Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}