{"product_id":"hikari-ich-x","title":"Hikari Ich-X","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamous Leteux-Meyer Formulation — Improved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIch-X® uses the most widely respected formulation for treating ich, using a less-toxic form of malachite green that is less taxing on biological filtration and safe for scaleless and sensitive fish like Corydoras. Ich-X® is also useful in the treatment of other protozoan-caused diseases (including oodinium \/ velvet) and fungal infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFamous Leteux-Meyer Formulation — Improved\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a safer, more effective form of Malachite Green (chloride form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreats protozoan-caused disease conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls fungal issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used safely on scaleless fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly effective proven formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess stressful to fish and bio-action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan safely be used down to 50 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz Hikari Ich-X\u003c\/strong\u003e — Treats up to 240 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Gallon Hikari Ich-X (Concentrated, Pond formulation)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Treats up to 38,400 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Dose (Pond Formulation)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon (~5 mL) per 50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e of pond water. This produces a treatment concentration of approximately 0.05 mg\/L malachite green and 15 mg\/L formalin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePre-Treatment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform a large initial water change (at least 1\/3 of the pond's volume) before starting treatment. It may be necessary to perform the water change at least 24 hours in advance so that water conditioners can be added. Condition new water with Hikari Ultimate® or Stress-X™ plus Liquid Buffered ClorAm-X®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTreatment Duration \u0026amp; Re-Dose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue treatment uninterrupted for 3 days after all visible signs of disease cease. Do not re-dose more often than once every 8 hours. Use a separate quarantine \/ treatment tank when possible. Make at least a 1\/3 water change before each dosage using sulfate-free water conditioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFiltration During Treatment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove activated carbon from the filter; rinse or replace mechanical media but maintain biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStress Response\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily diseased fish must be treated with caution. If signs of stress increase during treatment (\"piping\" \/ gulping at the surface, heavy coughing, head or body jerking, sudden unprovoked darting), perform an immediate 50%+ water change. Removing the fish to untreated water will help mitigate adverse reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not combine\u003c\/strong\u003e with any other drugs or treatments, including salt treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e on fish that have a history of problems with formalin \/ malachite-green-containing treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e in ponds where the exact volume of water is unknown — accidental overdose can be lethal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard dosage unless specifically recommended by another authoritative source. Do not re-dose more often than once every 8 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e where significant pre-treatment water changes are not possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sulfur- or sulfinite-based water conditioners during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with caution in systems containing shrimp, crayfish, snails, or other invertebrates — observe their reactions and remove them from treated water if adverse reactions appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for human or veterinary medical use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use on food or game fish. Not for use in open waterways, rivers, streams, canals, irrigation ditches, lakes, recreational ponds, or in pond systems that empty into any of those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent staining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ich-X® will permanently stain silicone, rocks, plastics, and fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE\u003c\/strong\u003e — frozen Ich-X® becomes lethal to fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid skin and eye contact. May be fatal if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children. Wash thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains formaldehyde and other ingredients known to the State of California to be potential or actual carcinogens or teratogens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/PDS_IchXPond.pdf?v=1776472300\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHikari Ich-X Product Data Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"4 oz Hikari Ich-X","offer_id":44909197328454,"sku":"73214","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon Hikari Ich-X","offer_id":44909197361222,"sku":"73338","price":84.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/73214_7022e052-4e23-4238-8a2d-1eeed1df7372.jpg?v=1776472304","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/es\/products\/hikari-ich-x","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}