{"product_id":"ich-x","title":"Pond Solutions Ich-X – Ich, Fungus \u0026 Protozoan Treatment for Koi Ponds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Pond Solutions® Ich-X®\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pond-strength version of the formalin and malachite green treatment most koi keepers reach for first when white spots appear. It uses malachite green \u003cem\u003echloride\u003c\/em\u003e rather than the oxalate salt, in the Leteux-Meyer formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the pond concentrate, not the aquarium bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is roughly five times stronger than Aquarium Solutions Ich-X. Dose it at the pond rate below, not at the aquarium rate you may have seen elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it treats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIch\u003c\/strong\u003e (white spot, \u003cem\u003eIchthyophthirius multifiliis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFungal infections\u003c\/strong\u003e (saprolegniasis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet\u003c\/strong\u003e (oodiniasis) and \u003cstrong\u003etrichodiniasis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther protozoan-caused conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange at least \u003cstrong\u003eone third of the pond volume before the first dose\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 10–25% before each repeat dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon (about 5 mL) per 50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e — one fluid ounce treats 300 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat \u003cstrong\u003eat least every 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. With close observation it can be repeated as often as every 8 hours; 8 hours is the minimum interval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue for a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of 3 days past the last visible sign\u003c\/strong\u003e of infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective down to \u003cstrong\u003e50°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate your true volume: length × width × average depth in inches, divided by 231.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you dose — please read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove activated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and clean or replace mechanical media. Leave filtration and circulation running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease aeration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formalin lowers dissolved oxygen, and the first few hours after a dose are when fish are most at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not combine with other medications\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with sulfinate, sulfoxylate or sulfur-based water conditioners — that includes several common dechlorinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanently, in many cases: silicone and sealants, rock, concrete, plastic, clothing, counters, flooring and carpet. Wear gloves and mind your pond surround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMay harm invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, filter feeders especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green crystals under the cap or clumping in the bottle mean the product froze and is now toxic to fish — discard it rather than dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf fish show distress at any point, do an immediate 50% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel ingredients: water, formaldehyde (\u0026lt;22%), methanol (\u0026lt;7.5%), malachite green chloride (\u0026lt;0.2%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt label dose this gives roughly 0.05 mg\/L malachite green and 15 mg\/L formalin in the pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 oz treats 4,800 gallons. 1 gallon treats 38,400 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ornamental fish only. Not for human, veterinary or food fish use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Harmful or fatal if swallowed, causes serious eye damage, and can irritate or sensitise skin. Keep away from children and wear eye protection when pouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from ChampKoi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampKoi has kept koi healthy from our San Jose, California facility since 1998. 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