SeaChem ParaGuard ™ is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available. 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. A 100 mL bottle treats 200 gallons. Marine and freshwater use.
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Seachem Laboratories, Inc. was established in 1980 by Dr. Leo G. Morin. Seachem moved into a state of the art 110,000 square foot facility in Madison, Georgia marking their 25th anniversary in the industry in 2005. This facility includes production and research laboratories, manufacturing, inventory, shipping, and office space.
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safer malachite but
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JOHN MARZICH
Great
Posted: 4/21/2012 from ARROYO GRANDE, CA UNITED STATE
3.5
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
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Was unable to hold the line and after talking with Seachem moved onto Cuprimine which with garlic is working on the ich.
On a smaller tank fish only this would probably be fine. My 200+ was too much and required a lot of this if it was going to work. But for anyone who would use mamachite green this is a was safer approach and a polymer coating for the fish is quite unique and adds a layer of saftey for them.
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Seachem ParaGuard
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Jojo
Average
Posted: 6/5/2011 from RIVERSIDE, CA UNITED STATES
2.5
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Seem like a broad medication that can treat lots of ailments, but the only thing I've encoutered in my SW tank is ich and flukes.
Using it didn't seem to help in getting rid of ich (compared to using Cupramine) or fluke (compared to Prazi-Pro). Maybe I just didn't use it long enough, but my verdict for this product is still to be determine.
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Wonder Product
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Tammy
Excellent!
Posted: 11/1/2010 from RENO, NV UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
SeaChem handled in 4 days what no other over-the-counter remedy did in months!!! Even the fish that looked to be on their death beds recovered!!! I loved it before and love it even more now that I have seen what life is like without it. Every fish owner needs some ParaGuard on hand for any ailment that might threaten your fish!!!
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Works great!
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Salty Dog
Excellent!
Posted: 10/13/2010 from Oklahoma City, OK UNITED STATE
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
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I used this in my QT for my clown fish and a sick Coral Beauty. The Clown Fish were new purchases, I have learned from the past that my local fish store has a tendency to have Ich in their tanks. So I have decided to take proactive measures and treat my new purchases prior to adding them to my DT.
My Coral Beauty was purchased from the fish store and had Ich, I added him to the QT to treat him at the same time.
One of the Clowns developed fin rot and ICH, ParaGuard was added daily as prescribed for 21 days. I fed the fish daily and all of them came out of QT healed and fat.
No signs of stress, no colored water, the fish were visually better within the first 3-4 days. I kept them in QT for 3 weeks just to let any Ich die off in my tank.
You should feel confident using this product. It's worth every cent!
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Very Effective
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STEVE
Excellent!
Posted: 1/18/2010 from LIBERTYVILLE, IL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Very good product. Cleared up ich in my tang. Product is easy to use and well tollerated by fish. Also did not see any impact to biological filtration as I have seen with other products.
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user
Excellent!
Posted: 12/18/2009 from PITTSBURGH, PA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
had ich in tank and para gaurd cleared it up
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Amazing!!
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ARTHUR BERKOWITZ
Excellent!
Posted: 11/3/2009 from LAGUNA HILLS, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
My porcupine puffer developed fin and tail rot. Two treatments of Maracyn and one of tetracycline did nothing for my puffer, but leave my tank with an ugly yellow tinge. Within two days of using Para Guard, puffer was swimming freely, eating heartily, and on his way back to health. I fave A FOWLR tank with a large hermit crab and saw not one bit of stress on my other fish. In fact, my lunare wrasse which had been hiding for the last three weeks also came out and began swimming and eating more.
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Better then cooper.
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FREDERICO RAMOS
Excellent!
Posted: 10/24/2009 from Brazil
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
It works where cupramini doesn´t. Really saved my clownfishes breeding system from an unindentified disease. A must have.
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Taking A Chance
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Smoker
Excellent!
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I used it at 1/4 strength and the next day my fish with ich was almost cured and in two days was totally clear. Days later another fish got it and it's taking longer on him. Might depend on cycle.
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Best Ever!
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Krista
Excellent!
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Seachem's ParaGuard is by far the best tank medication I have used. Does not change the color of your water, and cures just about everything that ails my fish, only wish it was easier to find in store
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