{"product_id":"seachem-polyguard-10-gm-broad-spectrum-medication","title":"Seachem PolyGuard 10 gm - Broad Spectrum Medication","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/logo@2x.png?width=700\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreats bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery broad spectrum freshwater medication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood choice when unsure of the disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyGuard™ 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTypes of Infections Treated\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasitic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFungal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacterial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eViral\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyGuard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png?width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png?width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png?width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch6\u003eBefore Treating\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove 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\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eDosing\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 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\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eAfter Treating\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: sulfathiazole (36%), malachite green (1.9%), nitrofurantoin (0.14%), nitrofural (0.14%), quinacrine dihydrochloride (0.27%). Inactive ingredients: excipients (61%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCommon Fish Diseases Treatable with NeoPlex\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFin Rot\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBacterial infection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fins 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1 week or until infection clears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fin 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMouth Rot\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColumnaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Damaged 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 2 weeks or until infection clears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mouth Rot is very contagious. If possible, remove the infected fish to treat separately in a hospital tank. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eIch (White Spot)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIchthyophthirius (freshwater) \/ Cryptocaryon (saltwater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Looks 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 2 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is very important with this parasite to continue dosing for the full treatment period. A break in the medication allows the parasite to multiply and reinfect the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHemorrhagic Septicemia\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAeromonas hydrophilia. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Reddish 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 2 weeks or until infection clears\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFungus\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCotton-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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1 week or until fungus clears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fungus 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\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA quick note about bacterial infections!\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost bacterial infections appear in conjunction with poor water quality or another infection (called a “primary infection”). Do a water test to ensure your water quality is still good and do water changes if necessary to improve your water quality before treating with a medication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57223959904561,"sku":"ztc1793407105591","price":6.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/0925\/7009\/files\/seachem-polyguard-10-gm---broad-spectrum-medication_1.jpg?v=1793407112","url":"https:\/\/canistersealfit.shop\/products\/seachem-polyguard-10-gm-broad-spectrum-medication","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}