eSHa GASTROBAC treats bacterial slime disease and bacterial infections of the slime layer.
The presence of large quantities of dead organic material can result in fish diseases caused by bacteria, which are also known as bacterial slime disease. The disease manifests itself by the slime like substance in which the affected fish but also plants and ornaments can de (partially) covered.
Large amounts of biological residues in the aquarium, such as food residues, dead plants, dead fish, or snails generally are the breeding ground for the bacteria which cause this disease.
eSHa GASTROBAC can also be used as a preventative measure for treating new plants or ornaments before they are introduced to your aquarium.
We recommend that you remove sludge and deceased organic animal and plant material before and during treatment. Larger amounts of dead organic waste deteriorate water quality.
- The water quality should be acceptable before using the product. When in doubt, please change water. It is advisable to perform a 20-25% water change every month.
- It is recommended to watch the tank closely 1-2 hours after dosing. Dose therefore at a time when this is possible (for example, in the morning or when returning home).
- Always remove chemical ‘active’ filter media such as activated carbon, UV, oxidisers, resins etc. as they can adsorb the product or release toxins. You may continue to filter over non-adsorbing materials such as filter-wool, sand, gravel etc.
- Replacing some of the water during or just after treatment effectively removes some of the treatment. Compensate by adding a proportional amount of medication after a water change.
- Filter contents must be cleaned regularly and keep filters running day and night. In case of failure, provide a replacement source of oxygen.
- Switch off UV lights and remove resins during the treatment because they can affect the product.
