Most fish owners know that treating sick fish can be difficult, especially if you have never seen the issue before. Without maintaining a stable water quality with consistent parameters, your pets can be prone to major health issues. That’s where our fast-acting PraziPro® by Aquarium Solutions® comes in. Liquid PraziPro® is a highly effective solution for treating a variety of internal parasites. You can use the non-toxic disease treatment in both freshwater and saltwater tanks for treating flukes, tapeworms, flatworms and turbellarians.
Proven Active Ingredient with a Safe History
Prazipro® is a scientifically curated liquid solution for treating fishes for disease conditions caused by organisms of the phylum Platyhelminthes. The key ingredient is praziquantel, a commonly known medicine for treating parasitic infections in humans. PraziPro® is non-toxic when used as directed and harmless to all fish species and plants. This includes:
- cichlids (e.g. discus and angelfish)
- catfish (e.g. plecostomus and corydoras species)
- cyprinids (e.g. the carp family, including goldfish, koi, barbs and danios)
- saltwater species (e.g. angelfishes, anemonefishes, tangs, cardinalfish and lionfish)
Use liquid PraziPro® at the rate of one (1) teaspoon (~5mL) per 20 (76 L) gallons of water in ponds, freshwater and saltwater aquariums. To calculate the full volume of your tank water, you can use an aquarium water volume calculator online (courtesy of Bulk Reef Supply) for your specific environment. Best of all, our proprietary liquid formula assures the active ingredient is present in the exact concentration required for optimum success!
When to Use PraziPro®
Not only does PraziPro® treat existing infestations, but you can also use the solution as a preventive measure! Use PraziPro® to treat new additions to your tank for peace of mind that your pets are protected from unwanted parasite problems. We recommend researching thoroughly or consulting an aquatic expert before adding PraziPro® to your tank. If you have a concern, you can always reach our customer service team by email at fish@hikariusa.com or calling us at (800) – 621 -5619.
If you notice your fish acting strange or showing signs of internal parasites, don’t wait. Consult your knowledgeable fish expert or a local veterinarian for a proper diagnosis to avoid harming your pet. Here are some signs of infection:
- Symptoms of gill flukes (Gyrodactylus sp.) include swollen or pale gills, restlessness, excess mucus along the body, scraping against objects (flashing), missing scales, and a decreased appetite. Gill flukes can only be seen under a microscope are not always visible to the naked eye/
- Symptoms of eye flukes include excessive mucus forming around the eye area or signs of cloudiness and/or swelling within the eyes.
- Symptoms of internal flukes include stringy or translucent waste, loss of appetite, a sunken stomach area or signs of rapid weight loss.
Directions for PraziPro®
Experts suggest the quarantine of a new fish can significantly decrease the chances of parasite introduction into your tank. We recommend you start with a cycled hospital tank with clean, properly conditioned water to prevent the spread of disease to your main tank. We recommend a bare-bottom environment with no gravel or substrate, as it will be easier to change the water. A seeded sponge filter is also important to have, as it ensures your hospital tank has the biological action it needs to complete the nitrogen cycle.
Before adding PraziPro® to your tank, remove any carbon filters or chemical filters, as it can render the solution ineffective. Remove any large decorations, porous rock structures or driftwood when possible. Turn off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers as they can reduce effectiveness. Tap water can contain chlorine and/or chloramines along with other things that can cause fish harm. Be sure to use a water conditioner to make your tap water safe, but avoid sulfur or sulfinate-based water conditioners when using PraziPro. We recommend Ultimate® by Aquarium Solutions® as the best option and ClorAm-X® as our second choice.
Use PraziPro® at the rate of one (1) teaspoon (~5mL) per 20 (76L) gallons of water in ponds, freshwater and saltwater aquariums. PraziPro® is an easy-to-use, reliable solution to keep your aquatic pets healthy and happy. One single treatment lasting 5-7 days may be sufficient when used as directed. Aquarium Solutions® Liquid PraziPro® is in convenient 1 fl. oz, 4 fl. Oz, 16 fl. oz and 1-gallon containers. For in-depth directions and safety concerns about ®PraziPro, click here to access our Product Safety Data Sheet.
Keep your aquarium thriving with PraziPro®, the smart choice for fish owners who want to tackle fluke disease conditions with ease. Visit our website at hikariusa.com to find other effective solutions our scientists have carefully developed to help you maintain ideal water quality or resolve tank issues.
Have questions or need additional help? Contact us at fish@hikariusa.com or call our main office at (800) 621-5619 to speak to one of our aquatic experts.