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Ensure the health and vitality of your Koi and Goldfish with Koi Pharma® Pure Salt, an all-natural solution designed to control parasites and protozoa infestations. This essential product aids in establishing and fortifying the protective slime coat of your fish, improving their electrolytic intake and overall well-being.
Ponds with Aquatic Plants:
Ponds without Aquatic Plants:
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Ponds without Aquatic Plants:
Failure to adhere to the recommended usage can result in loss or injury of aquatic life. Koi Pharma® is not responsible for any loss of life resulting from improper use.
1. What is Koi Pharma® Pure Salt used for?
Koi Pharma® Pure Salt is an all-natural solution for controlling parasites and protozoa infestations in Koi and Goldfish. It helps treat specific infestations such as Dactylogyrus, Bryodcytulus, Epistylis, Trichodina, and Chilodonella.
2. How does Pure Salt Koi Therapy improve fish health?
By maintaining the pond salinity above 0ppt, Koi Pharma® Pure Salt enhances the electrolytic intake of Koi and Goldfish. This aids in establishing and fortifying their protective slime coat, which is crucial for their overall health and immunity.
3. Can this product prevent nitrite poisoning?
Yes, Koi Pharma® Pure Salt helps prevent nitrites from entering the bloodstream of Koi, protecting them from developing Brown Blood Disease.
4. What is the dosage rate for routine maintenance?
For ponds with aquatic plants: Use 0.5 lbs of Koi Pharma® Pure Salt per 100 gallons of pond water to achieve a 0.05% (0.5 ppt) concentration.
For ponds without aquatic plants: Use 1.5 lbs of Koi Pharma® Pure Salt per 100 gallons of pond water to achieve a 0.15% (1.5 ppt) concentration.
5. How should I dose for persistent problems or disease treatment?
For ponds with aquatic plants: Use 0.75 lbs of Koi Pharma® Pure Salt per 100 gallons of pond water for a 0.075% (0.75 ppt) concentration.
For ponds without aquatic plants: Use 3 lbs of Koi Pharma® Pure Salt per 100 gallons of pond water for a 0.3% (3.0 ppt) concentration.
6. What is the recommended dosage for quarantining or severe disease treatment?
Use 5 lbs of Koi Pharma® Pure Salt per 100 gallons of pond water to achieve a 0.5% (5.0 ppt) concentration. Maintain this level for a maximum of 2 weeks, then reduce by performing water changes.
7. Are there any precautions I need to take when using this product?
Yes, avoid overdosing and monitor salt concentration carefully, especially in ponds with aquatic plants. Remove any zeolite products before adding salt. Do not combine with Koi Pharma® Pure Broad Spectrum or other Formalin and Malachite Green treatments. Use a salinity meter to confirm concentrations before adding more salt, especially after water changes.
8. Can I use Koi Pharma® Pure Salt with other medications?
No, do not use Koi Pharma® Pure Salt with Koi Pharma® Pure Broad Spectrum or any other Formalin and Malachite Green medications as it will harm your fish.
9. Does salt evaporate or filter out of the pond water?
No, salt does not evaporate or filter out. Ensure you monitor salinity levels and only add more salt after water changes, not when topping off due to evaporation.
10. What should I do if I notice adverse effects on my fish?
If you observe any adverse effects, such as fish gasping at the surface, perform a large water change immediately and add Koi Pharma® Pure Activated Carbon. Always follow the usage instructions carefully to prevent harm to your fish and aquatic life.
