Frequently Asked Questions

Koi Pharma® Pure Broad Spectrum is designed to treat external protozoan parasites and fungal infections in Koi and Goldfish, including Ichthyophthiriasis (Ich), Costia, Trichodina, Chilodonella, Oodinium, and Saprolegnia.

Yes, this MG&F treatment can be used in water temperatures as low as 50°F, making it ideal for early Spring and late Fall treatments.

The treatment should be administered daily for three consecutive days. This daily dosing schedule allows the treatment to be completed in three days.

No, you do not need to bypass your bio-filters. This allows for a more comprehensive treatment of the entire pond system without harming your biological filtration.

Yes, Koi Pharma® Pure Broad Spectrum is safe for scaleless (Doitsu) Koi and is less toxic to Koi and Goldfish compared to other MG&F products on the market.

The treatment is available in the following sizes:

  • 32oz (946.35 mL) - Treats a 3,200-gallon system three times.
  • 1 Gallon (3785.41 mL) - Treats a 12,800-gallon system three times.
  • 2.5 Gallons (9463.52 mL) - Treats a 32,000-gallon system three times.

Determine your pond’s total gallonage. Add 3.5oz (100ml) of the treatment per 1,000 gallons of water. Remove all activated carbon, stop using protein skimmers, and turn off UV light during the treatment. Repeat daily for three consecutive days with a 25% water change between each treatment. Ensure the water is heavily aerated.

Do not use with any level of salt, sulfinate, or sulfoxylate water conditioners. Wear gloves and goggles to avoid staining and exposure. Keep out of reach of children, pets, and other animals. Not for use on food fish or for human/veterinary medical use.

If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Drink water or milk and induce vomiting unless unconscious. In case of skin or eye contact, wash with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

This treatment is specifically formulated for ornamental fish like Koi and Goldfish. Use caution when treating ponds with invertebrates such as mollusks, as the treatment may be harmful to them.