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	Kordon Malachite Green Disease Treatment - 1oz
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Controls Diseases Caused by External Parasites For Use in Fresh or Saltwater 1fl.oz. (29.5mL) bottle - treats 60 gallons PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Kordon`s Malachite Green is an effective medication used for the control of various external parasites of freshwater and marine fishes. When used as directed the medication will control or prevent the following common protozoan parasites: Ichthyophthinus (freshwater Ich), Costra, Chilodonella, Ambiphyra, Cryptocaryon (marine Ich), Epistylis, Oodinium and Trichodina. Kordon`s Malachite Green is also effective against common external fungal infections of fishes and eggs which include Achlya and Saprolegnia. An extensive body of literature supports its use as an effective agent in the control of fungus on fish eggs. GENERAL DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITIC DISEASES OF FISHES: The following brief summary of clinical signs often associated with the parasitic protozoans discussed above is intended only as an aid for the beginning aquarist. It is not to be thought of as a definitive diagnostic key. It is also important that the aquarist or pond keeper consult appropriate, accurate references for more specific information regarding disease problems of fishes. In addition, if possible, skin and/or gill smears should be made and examined by a qualified fish diagnostician. Microscopic examination is recommended and is always essential for confirmation of a particular disease. In the clinical signs indicated below, a particular description may be followed by a specific disease causing organism in brackets. It should be qualified that different clinical signs can be seen during the disease process and that these can occur as the result of more than one disease causing organism. CLINICAL SIGNS: Increased respiration; loss of normal body color; presence of discrete white spots (freshwater or marine Ich); white areas on the body with circumscribed red perimeter [Epistylis]; scratching on tank bottom or on objects; lethargic behavior; white tufts or strands on body [Fungus]; dust like "peppered" spots on body surface, having a yellowish cast [Oodinium]. For detailed information on fresh water ich, click here : LIFE CYCLE OF ICH SPECIFICATIONS: Contains zinc free, chloride salt of malachite green. Provided as a 0.038% solution. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Use 1 teaspoon (approximately 6 ml) per 10 gallons of water for most treatments. This produces a concentration of 0.05 ppm (see Toxicity and Suggested Treatment Procedures for qualifying information). At this concentration, 4 ounces of Malachite Green will treat 240 gallons of water. SUGGESTED TREATMENT PROCEDURES: The following procedures are suggested for both freshwater and marine systems, unless otherwise noted. Remove any activated carbon filter material from the system as it will lower the treatment concentration. The drug will bind with