NT Labs Koi Care Acriflavin

NT Labs Koi Care Acriflavin
NT Labs Koi Care Acriflavin : treatment for Bacterial Ailments

All ponds will contain billions of minute bacteria. There are the helpful species that breakdown the toxic fish waste in the biological filter system, and convert it into nitrate, which is then taken up by the plants. However, there are also other bacteria that live in the pond that are opportunistic invaders of stressed and wounded fish. These bacteria, including the species Pseudomonas and Aeromonas will infect any cut or abrasion of the surface of the fish, and can also invade the host across the gut wall during gastrointestinal problems.

Acriflavin when added to the pond will reduce the numbers of these opportunistic bacteria in the pond, thus lowering not only the chance of infection, but also the intensity of disease in already infected ponds

Add 10 ml of Acriflavin to every 80 gallons (363 L) of pond water.


Acriflavin is ideal to use in hospital or quarantine tanks, but it is unwise to constantly add the treatment to the pond when the fish are healthy. This is because a background level of bacteria is essential for healthy fish to maintain their immune system.

When using this or any other treatment, ensure that the Ultra-violet steriliser is switched off, and any adsorbent material such as Zeolite is removed. Also only use the treatment when you have plenty of time to observe the fish, so that action can be taken in the unlikely event of an adverse reaction.

Finally remember that some medications can slightly lower the dissolved oxygen content of the water, so ensure there is adequate oxygenation of the pond, either via a pump or air-stone.


250ml treats 9,000 litres
500ml treats 18,000 litres
1 Litre treats 36,000 litres 

NT Labs Koi Care Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde: Anti-parasite treatment


Two researchers called Leteux and Meyer were the first to publish the fact that the anti-parasitic activity of Malachite green could be enhanced through using it in conjunction with Formaldehyde. When parasite infections such as Ichthyopthirius (White spot), Trichodina, Costia, Chilodonella, and Epistylis are suspected the best treatment is a mixture of Malachite Green and Formaldehyde.

Some external parasites such as the flukes Gyrodactylus and Dactylogyrus are best controlled using Formaldehyde alone.



When these parasites are suspected apply Formaldehyde at 10ml per 150 gallons (681 L) of pond water.

250ml treats 17,000 litres
500ml treats 34,000 litres
1 Litre treats 68,000 litres 

NT Labs Koi Care Malachite Green

Malachite Green: treatment for fungus and external parasites

External parasites such as Ichthyopthirius (White spot), Trichodina, Costia, Chilodonella, and Epistylis are frequent troublemakers in the fishpond. They live in the mucous layer of the fish and cause intense irritation as they graze on the skin cells. Infection can be recognised as the fish secrete excess mucus, thus giving them a grey slimy appearance. In White spot infection, as the name suggests, the parasite forms small white spots that resemble table salt crystals over the surface of the fish..


All these parasitoses cause intense irritation to the fish causing them to scratch against sedentary objects in the pond, flick and thrash around and even jump out of the water, as they attempt to scratch the irritation.

Use Malachite Green whenever the above infections are suspected

To treat these parasitic complaints use 10 ml of Malachite Green for every 176 UK gallons of (800 L) of pond water.

The best treatment for the diseases described above is Malachite Green used in conjunction with Formaldehyde, which enhances the effect of the Malachite Green. Use 10 ml to every 352 gallons (1600 L) of pond water when used with formaldehyde

Malachite Green is also an excellent anti-fungal treatment for diseases such as Saprolegnia. This fungus commonly infects wounds and ulcers on the surface of the fish. It resembles cotton wool like outgrowths from the infected area. However, microscope diagnosis is extremely important as the infection appears very similar to Flexibacter infection. As this is a bacterial disease, an anti-fungal treatment will only aggravate the disease.


Add 10 ml of Malachite Green to every 176 gallons (800L) of pond water to treat fungal diseases

250ml treats 20,000 litres
500ml treats 40,000 litres
1 Litre treats 80,000 litres 

NT Labs Koi Care F-M-G Mixture

F.M.G Mixture: Formaldehyde and Malachite Green mix

Malachite green and Formaldehyde are the best treatment for common external parasitic infections.

Instead of using these two medications separately, and worrying over incorrect dosing and five day treatment courses etc, why not use F.M.G MIXTURE. This is a strong mixture of the two anti-parasite agents that is applied to the pond or treatment tank once only. The treatment lasts the full 5 days required to kill all free swimming and emergent ecto-parasites.


Due to the strength of the treatment it only needs to be applied once.

However this means it is dangerous to use in ponds containing sensitive fish such as Sterlet, Tench, Rudd or Orfe.


250ml treats 9,000 litres
500ml treats 18,000 litres
1 Litre treats 36,000 litres 

NT Labs Koi Care Permanganate Dip

Permanganate Dip: Powerful Parasite, Fungus and Bacteria Bath Treatment.


A dip treatment for Koi and other pond fish. Active against parasites, fungus and bacteria. Can be used as a 30 minute high strength dip, or at a lower concentration for 10 - 12 hours.

Can also be dabbed onto leeches, anchor-worm, lice etc., or added to a pond as a general antiseptic.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY.


250ml treats 10,000 litres
500ml treats 20,000 litres
 

NT Labs Koi Care Koi Calm

Koi Calm: Natural Fish Anaesthetic

Koi Calm is a gentle sedative designed to calm the fish down so that it can be handled more easily for topical application of Ulcer swab and Wound Seal

Koi Calm helps to slow the fish down to reduce stress and allow inspection and repair work

30ml treats 300 litres 

Price:   £5.65 (Including: VAT at 17.5)

NT Labs Koi Care Ulcer-Swab

Ulcer-Swab : Antiseptic Cleanser

Cleans and disinfects wounded and damaged skin

A powerful yet soothing antiseptic solution for wounds and ulcer treatment

Should be used with Wound Seal to cover and seal the affected area if open to water penetration

For topical application treatment only : not for dosing the pond water  

Price:   £7.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5)

NT Labs Koi Care Wound Seal

Wound Seal : Antiseptic Sealant

A thick paste for sealing open wounds preventing osmotic shock and further stress.

Contains antiseptics and Aloe Vera to speed up healing process

Best used with Koi Care Ulcer-Swab as a combined treatment regime

For topical application treatment only : not for dosing the pond water  

Price:   £7.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5)

NT Labs Koi Care Paramedic Kit

Paramedic Kit: (Koi Calm, Ulcer Swab and Wound Seal):

Emergency treatment of fish wounds and ulcers


The Paramedic Kit has been developed to treat any cuts, abrasions or ulcers on the exterior body surface of Koi carp, and all other types of fish in all types pond. It contains three separate components, Koi Calm, a sedative to make the fish easier to handle, Ulcer Swab, to clean and disinfect damaged skin and Wound Seal, an antiseptic sealant. When used as directed in the manual these products will provide a safe and fast-acting wound treatment package to disinfect, seal, and promote the fish’s natural healing process.


Fish can receive external wounds due to a number of reasons, Parasitic infection, poor water chemistry, or mechanical damage due to fighting for example. These wounds must be treated immediately to prevent secondary infection by opportunistic bacteria and fungi, and also to prevent osmotic shock as pond water passes into the fish through the wound.


The Paramedic Kit contains detailed instructions to the wound treatment process. It also contains a guide to aid rapid recovery, and most importantly discover the reason for the wound arising, so the problem can be prevented in future.

Kit includes : Koi Calm, Ulcer-Swab, Wound Seal, cotton swabs, gloves and a comprehensive treatment guide 

Price:   £13.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5)