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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.
Professional packing and fast shipping
We provide a variety of shipping options thanks to our long-running partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse staff are extremely skilled and will package your items according to our precise and precise specifications. Before they are shipped your items will be thoroughly inspected and secured. Every day, we send thousands of packages to customers from all over the world. This is a testament to our commitment to be the largest online retailer globally. The distribution centers and warehouses distribution are situated in Europe and the USA.
Orders that contain more than 1 item are given processing time according to each item.
Prior to shipping, we examine the items ordered thoroughly. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time should be between 3-7 working days.
Returns
The stock market is always changing. It's not entirely managed by us, since we are involved with multiple organizations, such as the factory and our storage. The actual inventory can change at any moment. It's possible that the inventory could run out once your order has been processed.
Our policy lasts for thirty days. If it's been longer than 30 days since you bought the item, we unfortunately can't give you a complete refund or exchange.
You are able to return a product in the event that it is not used and still in the same condition as the day you received it. The item should be in the original packaging.
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