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toothless
this page will be undergoing changes over the next few weeks. as i get more submissions, i will post more. if youd like to add to it, click on this link and lets have it.

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without further ado, heres what ive got for our aussie friends. ive got more, i just have to locate the ingredients first.



Aqua Master

Armor Coat - aloe vera extract. Prevents scale damage during water changing. Introduces a curative dose of Aloe Vera gel.

Aqua Septic - unknown ingredients. Regular use of Aquaseptic aids in maintaining a disease free environment by controlling the number of potentially harmful protozoans in the water.

Multi Cure - unknown ingredients. A broad spectrum treatment used for the common diseases: White Spot and Velvet.

Rapid White Spot Remedy - formaldehyde/malachite green. for use in treating ich,
trichodina, chilodonella, costia and other protozoan parasites. actually works
well as secondary infection inhibitor during treatrment. good results.

Para-cide Tabs - trichloroforn (sp?) Controls external parasite infestations in fresh
and saltwater aquarium fish.

Fluke and Tapeworm Tabs - praziquantel. very safe, very effective. controls flukes
and/or koi tapeworms. first drug of choice for flukes.

Fungus Cure - acriflavin/malachite green. For the treatment of fungal diseases in
freshwater aquarium fish. Fungal diseases are common in freshwater fishes and
one recognised by white or grey threads on the skin or fins which may thicken
until the resemble tufts of cotton wool. Unless prompt action is taken fatalities
will occur.

Methylene Blue - methylene blue. for treatment and prevention of fungus on eggs
and fry. detoxifies nitrites in the process. can be used for transport/shipping of
fish and temporary housing during shows or quarentine.


Aquarium Science

Fungus & Finrot Remedy - acriflavine, malachite green. see fungus cure above.


Aquarium Pharmacueticals

Melafix - melaleuca (tea tree extract). Antibacterial Remedy. Rapidly Repairs
Damaged Fins. Heals Open Wounds And Ulcers. Treats Fin And Tail Rot. Treats
Eye Cloud. Stops mouth fungus {Flavobacterium (formerly called Flexibacter)}.

Pimafix - Treats fungal infections. Treats both internal and external bacterial
infections. PimaFix has been formulated to work in combination with MelaFix to
enhance effectiveness.

Bettafix - melaleuca (tea tree extract). All natural antibacterial medication for
Bettas. For use on wounds, ulcers, mouth fungus and fin and tail rot. Use
whenever Bettas exhibit signs of bacterial or fungal disease, such as red ulcers,
frayed or torn fins, slimy patches or cottony growths. Also helps heal open
wounds and tissue damaged by handling, netting and fighting. Promotes rapid re-
growth of damaged fins and skin.

E.M. Tablets - erythromycin. For the fresh and saltwater treatment of
erythromycin-susceptible bacterial diseases such as body slime, mouth fungus,
furunculosis (open lesions), and hemorrhagic septicemia (blood spots without
sign of skin damage), columnaris disease. Can be used when introducing new
fish into an aquarium. Can be used with any ich, fungus or parasite remedy to
prevent secondary infection.

Furan 2 (tablets or powder) - Contains two furan compounds to combat a wide
variety of gram-positive & gram-negative bacterial diseases, including gill
disease, mouth fungus, furunculosis (aeromonas), black molly disease
(columnaris), fin & tail rot and dropsy.


Aquasonic

Bactonex - aminacrine hydrochloride, methylene blue. A preparation wich assists in the prevention of bacterial, fungaland protozoandiseases in freshwater and saltwater fish.

Bio-tet - A mild form of the anti-biotic Tetracycline used to treat bacterial infections.

Paragone - unknown ingredients. An effective treatment for external parasite infections of the fins, scales and gills.

Ichonex - formaldehyde/malachite green for the treatment of ich in fresh and saltwater fish. also effective against other protozoan parasites.

Fungonex - acriflavin, malachite green. For the treatment of fungal diseases in freshwater fish.


Waterlife

Medizin P - Unknown ingredients. Treats a wide range of parasite infestations and infections such as White Spot, Velvet, Costia, Trichodina and Cryptobia, in addition to it's fungicidal properties. Medizin P can also be used as a disease preventative, especially during Spring and Autumn when parasites and pathogens peak in numbers.

Cuprazin - Unkown ingredients. Treats Whitespot, Oodinium, Benedenia, Trichodina and fungal infections. Cuprazin's formula is designed to be low stress-inducing, gradually increasing concentration to effective levels. Once this level is achieved addition of the product may be stopped.

Myxazin - Unkown ingredients. Myxazin lowers the count of harmful bacteria in aquarium water, treating Fin Rot, Body Rot, Ulcers, Sores and other bacterial infections. Myxazin will also help to control Pop - Eye Disease, Cloudy Eyes and Mouth Fungus.

Octozin - Unknown ingredients. Octozin is a treatment for internal parasites such as those which cause Sleeping Sickness, Hole - In - The - Head, Seawater Angelfish and Clownfish Disease, Malawi Bloat Disease and also early stages of Dropsy. Octozin may also be used to treat Whitespot in seawater aquaria where Cuprazin cannot be used.

Paragon - Unkown ingredients. When added to aquarium/pond water, Paragon (general tonic) slowly releases nascent, moatomic oxygen in safe amounts.
After this rare form of oxygen has destroyed any pathogens and parasites present it beneficially raises the REDOX potential (oxygen levels) in the aquarium. This in turn benefits all forms of aquatic life. Do not use Paragon on Discus species.

Protozin - Unknown ingredients. Protozin is used for the control of all protozoan and fungal infections e.g Whitespot, Fungus, Neon Tetra Disease, Velvet, Costiasis and Trichodiniasis.

Sterazin - Unkown ingredients. Sterazin is used or the control of gill and body parasites which cause fish to flick when no symptoms are visible to the unaided eye. Sterazin will also aid the control of internal parasites such as Round Worm, Thread Worm, and Intestinal Worm.
toothless
Okay, heres what ive got for the UK so far:

sorry no ingredients are listed. unfortunately, it seems like the UK is even more lax about listing active ingredients than australia. sad.gif if you know any of htese, let me know and ill put it in.

thanks smile.gif




Interpet

Anti White Spot (No.6) remains active in the aquarium for several days, ensuring that free swimming parasites are destroyed as they emerge. This assists rapid eradication of white spot.

Anti Slime and Velvet (No.7) will eradicate velvet (Oodinium and Amyloodinium) flukes and protozoan parasites.

Anti Fungus and Fin Rot (No.8) Fin rot, mouth rot, mouth fungus and cotton wool disease are common diseases of aquarium fish. Must be used as soon as diagnosis has been made to prevent the disease from spreading.

Anti Internal Bacteria (No.9) cures disease with symptoms such as bacterial gill rot, dropsy, ulcers and septicaemia. Halts the progress of bacterial problems and prevents it spreading.

Methylene Blue (No.10) is a traditional aquarium water treatment acting against a variety of disease organisms. For use with coldwater and tropical systems.

Swimbladder Treatment (No.13) Swimbladder infections can occur in any aquarium fish and can cause severe stress, leading to death of the fish. This breakthrough product cures bacterial Swimbladder infections.



New Wave

Fungus Cure- Fungus remedy for Coldwater and Tropical Fish.



WS3

White Spot Cure - This is one of the best White spot cures on the market. It is one of the only ones that can kill the white spot parasite whilst it is still on the fish.




King British

White spot control (no. 5)
•White spot control
is a fast acting cure for fish with White Spot, Trichodina and Costia.
•Can also be used regularly when buying new fish as a preventative treatment against free swimming external parasites.
•Soothes and protects
against infection.

Fin rot & fungus control (no. 6)
•Fast acting treatment
for fin rot and fungal infections.
•Promotes rapid healing
of damaged fins and damaged body tissue, stimulating new growth.
•Advanced bacterial action.

Bacteria control (no. 7)
•Cures fish of Bacterial diseases, with symptons of Gillrot, Dropsy
and Ulcers.
•Cleans and protects
wound infections
allowing fast healing.
•Effectively cures
internal inflamation
and Septicaemia.


Velvet control (no. 8)
•Quickly and effectively cures a fish of velvet infection, which if left untreated can kill fish.
•Soothes and protects against infection.
•Suitable for tropical
and coldwater tanks.

Methylene blue (no. 10)
• methylene blue is one
of the best known active ingredients in fish treatments, traditionally used to treat slime disease, flukes, white spot and velvet, and fungus on fish eggs.
• Rapid aid to
respiration problems.
• Antiseptic healing properties.



Esha

eSHa 2000 - Fungus, Finrot and Bacteria Treatment. eSHa 2000's wide range action treats over 18 symptoms and disease organisms.
eSHa 2000 treats a wide range of fungal, bacterial and parasitic infections, helps heal wounds and protects the skin layer. Use eSHa 2000 for Fungus, Dropsy, bacteria, skin problems, gill problems, fin rot, tail rot, ulcers and wounds. Also for Neon Tetra disease and many others.

eSHa Optima - Fish health booster. OPTIMA is a unique combination of trace elements, minerals and vitamins that are missing from your tap water. These ingredients help recreate the natural tropical environment your fish deserve. Your fish will flourish and you will see the results.
• Boosts fish health.
• Increases resistance against disease and parasites.
• Speeds up recovery of sick and injured fish.
• Helps induce spawning.



Waterlife

Medizin P - Unknown ingredients. Treats a wide range of parasite infestations and infections such as White Spot, Velvet, Costia, Trichodina and Cryptobia, in addition to it's fungicidal properties. Medizin P can also be used as a disease preventative, especially during Spring and Autumn when parasites and pathogens peak in numbers.

Cuprazin - Unkown ingredients. Treats Whitespot, Oodinium, Benedenia, Trichodina and fungal infections. Cuprazin's formula is designed to be low stress-inducing, gradually increasing concentration to effective levels. Once this level is achieved addition of the product may be stopped.

Myxazin - Unkown ingredients. Myxazin lowers the count of harmful bacteria in aquarium water, treating Fin Rot, Body Rot, Ulcers, Sores and other bacterial infections. Myxazin will also help to control Pop - Eye Disease, Cloudy Eyes and Mouth Fungus.

Octozin - Unknown ingredients. Octozin is a treatment for internal parasites such as those which cause Sleeping Sickness, Hole - In - The - Head, Seawater Angelfish and Clownfish Disease, Malawi Bloat Disease and also early stages of Dropsy. Octozin may also be used to treat Whitespot in seawater aquaria where Cuprazin cannot be used.

Paragon - Unkown ingredients. When added to aquarium/pond water, Paragon (general tonic) slowly releases nascent, moatomic oxygen in safe amounts.
After this rare form of oxygen has destroyed any pathogens and parasites present it beneficially raises the REDOX potential (oxygen levels) in the aquarium. This in turn benefits all forms of aquatic life. Do not use Paragon on Discus species.

Protozin - Unknown ingredients. Protozin is used for the control of all protozoan and fungal infections e.g Whitespot, Fungus, Neon Tetra Disease, Velvet, Costiasis and Trichodiniasis.

Sterazin - Unkown ingredients. Sterazin is used or the control of gill and body parasites which cause fish to flick when no symptoms are visible to the unaided eye. Sterazin will also aid the control of internal parasites such as Round Worm, Thread Worm, and Intestinal Worm.


I was given this link to a company that has some very good medications, by NTLabs, for sale in the UK (thanks Lozbug and Sandy!) : http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/Z546329.asp#product2940 Good stuff.....
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