{"product_id":"seachem-polyguard-10-g-0-4-oz","title":"Seachem PolyGuard - 10 g \/ 0.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPolyGuard is the single most effective medication to keep freshwater fish free of disease! It is an effective treatment and safeguard against all prevalent bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases of exotic fish. For use in freshwater or marine aquaria.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen our pets are sick, we immediately want to reach for the most powerful medication on the shelf. However, sometimes the right choice to prevent stress is to opt for a gentler medication at first, especially with less severe infections. PolyGuard is among Seachem’s strongest medications, and is best used when you are unsure what disease you are treating or when the fish is suffering from multiple infections.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tActive ingredients: sulfathiazole (36%), malachite green (1.9%), nitrofurantoin (0.14%), nitrofural (0.14%), quinacrine dihydrochloride (0.27%). Inactive ingredients: excipients (61%)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPolyGuard is appropriate for treating a variety of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases of exotic fish. Below are some of the more common diseases treatable with PolyGuard™. Be aware that many diseases and infections share similar physical and behavioral symptoms, e.g. clamped fins, lesions, loss of appetite.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFin Rot\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBacterial infection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFins 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t7 days or until infection clears\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSpecial Considerations\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFin 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHemorrhagic Septicemia\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAeromonas hydrophilia\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tReddish streaks in the fins near the body or under scales. Common in goldfish. Associated with overcrowding and stress, particularly in goldfish and koi. It can also be caused by a virus.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t1 week\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSpecial Considerations\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis infection is strongly linked to crowding and poor water conditions. Make sure your fish have clean water and plenty of space.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIch(White Spot)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIchthyophthirius (freshwater) \/ Cryptocaryon (saltwater)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tLooks 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t14 days at full concentration (0.25 mg\/L for freshwater, 0.5 mg\/L for saltwater)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSpecial Considerations\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIt is very important with this parasite to maintain the copper concentration for the full treatment period. A drop in the copper concentration will allow the parasite to multiply and reinfect the fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDue to the nature of this parasite, it is normal for the visible signs of infection to get worse before they get better. The medication is still working, but it takes some time for the salt-like cysts on the fish to clear out. Keep up the treatment and the visible spots should clear soon!\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tMouth Rot\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tColumnaris\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDamaged fins, ulcers and yellowish patches on gills, tissue on head and mouth eaten away. This infection appears gruesome, but is entirely treatable. It is common to see fungus-like tufts around the face and mouth in addition to deterioration of tissue. It is essential to catch this disease early to prevent long-term damage.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t1 week\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSpecial Considerations\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tColumnaris is very contagious. If possible, remove the infected fish to treat separately in a hospital tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFungus\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCotton-like tufts of white fiber. Almost always a secondary infection (appears when fish is already infected with a disease). True fungal infections, while unsightly, generally do not pose an immediate danger to fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t1 week or until fungus clears\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tSpecial Considerations\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFungus is relatively easy to treat and almost never fatal on its own. However, it tends to appear as a secondary infection, meaning there is a more serious disease causing the fish to be susceptible to a fungus.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Treating\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\tRemove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication. Turn off UV filters, ozone filters, and remove chemical filtration like MatrixCarbon and Purigen. Ensure that your tank is fully cycled and stable; poor water quality is the root cause of most fish diseases, and adding medication will do no good if the water chemistry is still bad.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\tDosing\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\tUse 1 measure (included) per every 40 L (10 US gallons) of water. Repeat this dose every 72 hours for a maximum of 2 weeks. Repeat every 3 days for up to 2 weeks or until symptoms disappear. Use whenever introducing new fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\tAfter Treating\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\tWhen the treatment period is over, PolyGuard can easily be removed using activated filter carbon like MatrixCarbon. It does not linger in the substrate or filter media of the tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41721715949614,"sku":"SEA-762","price":8.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4276\/8686\/files\/16552.jpg?v=1765980818","url":"https:\/\/mattscorals.com\/products\/seachem-polyguard-10-g-0-4-oz","provider":"Matt's Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}