Parashield®

Herbal preventative and treatment

Repairs and strengthens the fish’s natural slime coat
  • Alternative treatment for external parasites
  • Free of dye- or metal-based active ingredients
  • Safe for plants and invertebrates
  • Can be used preventatively during quarantine

Overview

Parashield® is a bio-adhesive supplement repairs and strengthens the fish’s natural slime coat which protects against parasitic and other infections. Proven natural oils and extracts are combined with a patented film-forming matrix to help repair and strengthen a fish’s natural slime coat and help provide a protective shield around your fish. A fish’s slime coat acts as the first line of defense for fish against bacterial and fungal infections.

Active Ingredients: Capsaicin Oil, Chitosan, D-Limonene, Manuka and Neem Oil

Indications

Use Parashield® as a preventative treatment after stressful events or for mild cases of common parasitic diseases such as Ich, protozoan Velvet and other parasites.

Ich White Spot

Protozoan Velvet

Other Parasites

Consult a veterinarian or fish expert for assistance in diagnosis of disease-causing organisms and treatment options.
All suspected infections should be treated immediately.

Common symptoms

Symptoms of possible parasitic infestation can include visible spots, clamped fins, flashing or scratching, patchy coloration, change in swimming behavior or corner-hiding.

Ich

Small white spots may cover the entire body; fish may rub or scratch against bottom

Protozoan Velvet

Tiny yellowish-white spots. Fish shows loss of color, rubbing/scratching against bottom.

Parasites (Non Specific)

Fish shows signs of extra mucous, visible spots or worms, rapid breathing, lashing, scratching.

Preparations & Directions

Preparations
  • Shake well before using
  • Remove carbon filtration and stop use of skimmer (if present) during treatment.
  • Maintain aeration and water flow.
  • For best results, increase water temperature to 80°–84° F (27°–29° C)
  • Do not perform water changes during the treatment.

ParaShield® may inhibit nitrifying bacteria. If ammonia or nitrite is a concern, detoxify during treatment with Fritz A.C.C.R. or Fritz Complete.

Directions
  • Add 1 mL per 5 gallons (19 L) -or- 5 mL (1 tsp) per 25 gallons (95 L) of water to be treated.
  • Treat every other day for a total of 3 treatments over 5 days.
Directions for reef tanks / invertebrates
  • Add 0.5 mL per 5 gallons -or- 2.5 mL per 25 gallons (95 L).

  • Repeat dose 12 hours apart.

  • Treat every other day (twice per treatment day) for a total of 6 treatments over 5 days.

After treatment
  • Perform a 25% water change if needed.

  • Repeat full treatment if symptoms improve, but have not completely disappeared.

Notes

  • Do not exceed recommended dosage.

  • During use, some sessile invertebrates will temporarily retract for the first several hours.

    *This product has been 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.

  • ParaShield® 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

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Product documents and dealer resources

Item #SizeTreats up toCase QTYUPC
750431004 oz (118 mL)590 gallons (2,233 L)12080531431009
7504310116 oz (473 mL)2,360 gallons (8,394 L)12080531431016

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