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Bio-adhesive supplement repairs and strengthens the fishs natural slime coat which protects against bacterial and fungal infections Bactershield® is a revolutionary new way to help maintain fish optimum health. Proven, natural oils and extracts are combined with a patented film forming matrix to help repair and strengthen a fishs natural slime coat and help provide a protective shield around your fish. A fishs slime coat acts as the first line of defense for fish against bacterial and fungal infections. Active Ingredients: Chitosan, Cinnamon Oil, D-Limonene, Geranium Oil, Pine Oil, Rosemary Oil
Directions & Dosage
Shake well before dosing. Add 4 drops per gallon or 5 ml (1 tsp) per 25 gallons of water to be treated.
For reef tanks and aquariums with invertebrates the dosage should be adjusted to two daily half treatments of two drops per gallon or 5 ml (1 tsp) per 50 gallons 12 hours apart. Treat every other day for a total of 6 treatments (2 treatments per day).
Day 1: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 2: No medication or water changes needed
Day 3: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 4: No medication or water changes needed
Day 5: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 6: Perform a 25% water change if desired. Repeat this five-day treatment if symptoms improve, but have not completely disappeared. If no improvement has occurred, try our Maracyn® and/or Maracyn® Two treatments.
- For best results, increase water temperature above 80 degrees F
- Remove carbon during treatment, maintain adequate water flow or aeration
- Bactershield® may cause excessive foam production in protein skimmers or tanks with airstones. Stop use of skimmer during treatment if excessive foaming is a concern.
- UV Sterilizer can be used during treatment
- Always complete a full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve or disappear before the fifth dose
- No contraindications: can be used with all of our other products and meds
- Safe for use with invertebrates, see special note below
- Safe for use with plants
- Do not perform water changes during the course of treatment. Bactershield® may inhibit nitrifying bacteria. If ammonia or nitrite is a concern, detoxify during treatment with Fritz A.C.C.R. or Fritz Complete
- Overdosed? Perform a large water change if distress is observed
Special note on Bactershield®: During use some sessile invertebrates will retract for the first several hours. This condition will be temporary and may last for up to 24 hours. Tested on Stone Polyp, Brain Favites, Mushroom (Rhodactis), Ricordea sp., Favia Fragum, Plate Coral sp., Tubastraea sp., Knobby Leather sp., Acropora sp., Finger Coral (Porites) coral species. All corals and polyps may not react the same way as the test species.
Note: FOR AQUARIUM USE ONLY. Consult a veterinarian or fish expert for assistance in diagnosis of disease causing organisms and treatment options.
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Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL, and other major international carriers, we are able to provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel are highly skilled and will pack your products according to our precise and precise specifications. Before they are shipped, your goods will be thoroughly inspected and secured. We ship to hundreds of thousands of customers every day across different countries. The fact that we're committed to becoming the biggest online retailer in the world is evident. The distribution centers and warehouses distribution are situated in Europe and the USA.
Note that orders containing multiple items are processed according to the specific item.
Prior to shipment, all purchased products will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hrs. Delivery is expected to take between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
We do not manage the stock in our warehouse and factory. Stocks can be changed at any moment. It is possible that the stocks could be depleted after the order has been made.
The period of time is 30 days. If 30 days have passed without a trace since the purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for return the item must not be opened and in the same condition as when you received it. The item must be in the original packaging.
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