Every aquarist knows that caring for fish, even the most unpretentious, is not easy. They need a lot of care, keeping the reservoir clean, oxygen supply and a special microclimate. To create a comfortable environment and a healthy biocenosis, the Antipar drug is often used.
What it is?
"Antipar" is an antifungal, fungicidal and antiparasitic composition that is used in the treatment of many diseases of aquatic inhabitants. It includes:
- malachite green - 0.2-0.3%;
- formalin - about 10%;
- water.
"Antipar" has a complex effect: malachite green is characterized by antiparasitic and antihistamine action, it binds the cytoplasmic intracellular structures of bacteria and parasites, and formalin promotes the denaturation of their proteins.
As a result of such a complex attack, the pathogens of infections cause metabolic disorders and they die.
"Antipar" refers to substances of hazard class III in accordance with GOST 12.1.004-76 - this means that the tool low-hazard, does not have toxic effects on aquatic plants, and if the recommended dosages are observed, it is well tolerated by fish.
Malachite green additionally enriches water with hydrogen ions, and also have high efficiency in poisoning the inhabitants of the aquarium with nitrites, nitrates and other decomposition products of organics.
Available packaged in plastic tubes of 15, 20 and 25 ml, packed in small cardboard boxes. Other packaging is permitted according to the technical specifications agreed upon in the manner established by law.
Each box must be labeled, the name of the drug and its composition are prescribed, the name of the manufacturer, its contact details and brand name are additionally indicated. According to requirements the package should also contain information about the weight of the product, shelf life, storage conditions of the composition, and also include instructions for its use.
Appointment
The use of Antipara can begin when the following symptoms appear:
- the fish become lethargic, inactive, eat little and often freeze in place;
- the color of the cover fades;
- spots, streaks and growths appear on the body of the pets;
- animals rub against driftwood and other decorative elements of the aquarium;
- constantly rise to the surface of the water and greedily swallow air.
Antipar successfully treats fish diseases such as:
- boneosis - dangerous invasive pathology affecting the gills and skin integument of fish;
- cryptobiosis - a disease caused by microorganisms parasitizing in the blood and on the gills of fish;
- amoebiasis - an invasive disease, manifested in colitis with intestinal manifestations, the disease recurs;
- saprolegniosis - a fungal disease that causes serious damage to the gills, fins and skin;
- trichofriosis - caused by parasites that attach to the gills of an animal.
The high effectiveness of Antipar is also distinguished in the treatment of uroneleosis, brooklinellosis and many other diseases of aquarium fish.
"Antipar" is often used to prevent putrefactive infections, so it is relevant even with the simple launch of new pets in the tank.
How to apply?
If you notice that your fish are showing signs of disease, then you should urgently begin the fight against dangerous parasites, fungi and bacteria.
To start, sick animals must be transplanted from a common aquarium into a small separate tank.
It is important to create conditions there that correspond to the habitat habitual for them - it is best to use water from the aquarium, after replacing it with 20-30% clean, and you need to do this several times.
Antipar is pretty easy to use:
- the required amount of the drug is calculated based on the ratio of 1 ml of the composition to 50 liters of water - for freshwater fish;
- for animals that prefer brackish water, 10 ml for every 10 liters of water will be sufficient.
During therapeutic procedures, you do not need to offer fish food. If you still decide to feed the pet, then you need to do this no earlier than 2 hours after using the drug, and be sure to remove all food residues after feeding.
The filter and lamps at the time of processing are turned off. It is best to carry out processing at the end of the day, when neither natural nor artificial lighting will enter the aquarium.
With fungal infections, treatment is carried out for 5 days, while with each procedure, the amount of the drug is gradually reduced, so that at the end of the therapeutic cycle the dosage is reduced by 2 times.
If the fish are seriously ill, the drug is used in a slightly different way: the fish should be redeemed in it within 2.5-3 hours, after which they are returned to the aquarium. Such manipulations are repeated every other day until the pets recover completely.
After the treatment, it is necessary to replace the water in the tank and remove the remnants of the "Antipara", usually activated carbon is used for this - it is laid out in bags in the bottom. Materials used for disinfection be sure to rinse with a fungicidal agent.
Soil, decorative elements and water plants for the treatment period are not cleaned.
Adverse Reactions and Overdose
If the exact dosages of the drug are not observed, intoxication of the fish organism can occur, usually it manifests itself in the loss of balance of the fish and the violation of their coordination of movements. In this case, the animals it is necessary to place it in a container with clean water as soon as possible, when all the dangerous symptoms have passed, it will be possible to return the pets to their place.
To minimize the risk of adverse reactions, before using Antipar by adding it to an artificial body of water, it is advisable to test it on a couple of sick fish.
Similarly, you can determine the degree of its effect on pets and, if possible, adjust the concentration and processing time of each individual.
Contraindications
Please note that it is not necessary to pour the solution directly from the bottle into the water, it will be correct to dilute it first with ordinary water in a separate container, and then pour it into the aquarium.
There are no contraindications to the use of Antipara, but if your fish have visible damage and bruising - Do not use the product without first consulting a veterinarian.
Please note that the use of the drug in conjunction with prophylactic agents based on silver, zinc, mercury, and also with oxidizing agents and alkaline solutions is unacceptable.
Care must be taken when treating scaled pets.for example, for the treatment of neon is better to take only half the recommended dose.
Storage conditions
Antipar should be properly stored. The tool is recommended for use within two years after its manufacture. For storage it is better to use a darkened place at a temperature of 0 to +25 degrees Celsius.
It is not recommended to store Antipar along with feed and other food products.
The drug should be kept closed so that children can not take it - formalin is included in its structure, so accidental ingestion can have a negative impact on the baby's health.
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