Wage a multi front war against bacteria and fungus with this dynamite mix. We have been utilizing this in the trade for many years and are now bringing it to you, our valued customers.
General Trio Powder is a blend of kanamycin, metronidazole and nitrofurazone. This combination is known as a “super cure” as it covers a wide spectrum. This triple hitter is an excellent treatment option when you are unsure what is ailing your fish.
The individual medications in this mix are:
Kanamycin Sulfate is a highly effective broad spectrum antibiotic that targets many bacterial strains and is useful in controlling many bacterial infections, including Aeromonas, Vibrio, Flexibacter and Mycobacteria in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
Metronidazole most often used for its anti-protozoa properties; however it is also good for treating anaerobic bacteria as well. Metronidazole is primarily used for treating internal and external flagellates as well as protozoan parasites such as Cryptocaryon in marine aquaria or against Hexamita and Ichthyophthirius. So you get this added bonus in this antibacterial mix.
Nitrofurazone is the active ingredient in Furan 2 and is an antibiotic medication that also treats some fungus in addition to having anti-protozoan properties. It is known to target Columnaris, Flexibacter, Black Molly Disease (Flavobacterium columnaris), Bacterial Gill Disease, Aeromonas, Excess Body Slime, Cloudy Eye, Streptococcus, Furunculosis, Fin and Tail Rot, Marine external ulcer disease and some protozoan infestations. Useful in treating minor topical skin infections of freshwater and marine species.
This is a broad scale antibiotic treatment that also covers some fungal issues as well as protozoa and flagellates. It is as close to a cure all as you can get.
Treatment: 1/2 teaspoon per 20g tank water. Dosed daily with a 25% water change prior to each dose. Treatment should be continued for a minimum of 10 days; but may be stopped after 3-5 days if no improvement is noted.
Due to the use of multiple antibacterial medications, monitor water parameters.
Do not use concurrently with praziquantel
Not invertebrate safe
