Product Overview

Discus X Bactocide 1 is a broad-spectrum water treatment designed for ornamental fish to combat bacterial, fungal, and protozoan infections. It is particularly favored by hobbyists for treating "Discus Plague" (Black Disease) and other external symptoms like fin rot or cloudy eyes.

Key Benefits & Indications

This product uses a synergistic blend of phytochemical extracts to target pathogens while remaining gentle on the fish.

• External Symptoms: Effective against fin and tail rot, skin ulcers, cloudy eye, pop-eye, and white slime coat.
• Behavioral Signs: Treats fish that are huddled in corners, have a poor appetite, or produce white stringy poop.
• Specific Diseases: Targets Discus Plague, Columnaris, and bacterial gill disease.
• Quarantine Support: Often used when introducing new fish to prevent cross-contamination.

Usage Instructions [6]

For the best results, it is recommended to use a Hospital Tank as this medication can impact the biological filter. [9, 10]

1. Preparation: Dissolve the powder in a separate container of aquarium water before distributing it into a high-flow area of the tank.
2. Water Changes: Perform a 70–100% water change after 24 hours before adding the next full dose.
3. Duration: Treatment should last for a designated period; even if fish look better earlier, do not stop to avoid reinfection.
4. Additive: Adding aquarium salt is often recommended alongside treatment.

Important Considerations

• Bio-Filter Impact: Because it can kill beneficial bacteria, monitor ammonia and nitrite levels closely if treating in a main display tank.
• Carbon Filtration: Remove any active carbon from filters during the treatment period, as it will neutralize the medication.
• Ingredients: Natural components include Usnea lichen extract, Terminalia catappa (Indian Almond leaf), Gingerols, and Echinacea purpurea.