Bacteria & Fungus Medication: Mardel Maracyn Plus at Foster & Smith Aquatics

*	Broad spectrum antibiotic formula for tropical aquarium fish
*	Antibiotic micro bio-spheres directly treats affected tropical fish
*	Effective against such bacterial fish disease as fin and tail rot, popeye, and dropsy

Revolutionary antibiotic medication for effective treatment of fish. Medicated bio-spheres attach to the fish's skin to form a protective layer that kills infecting bacteria. Controlled, regulated release of antibiotics helps prevent re-infection. Maracyn Plus contains two broad-spectrum antibiotics that are effective against fin and tail rot, popeye, dropsy, ulcers, and mouth and body fungus. Maracyn Plus is for use in fresh and saltwater aquariums.

Active ingredients: Sulfadimidine and Trimethoprim. Use 2 teaspoons per 10 gallons of water. 8 oz. treats 240 gallons.

Please click on "More Information" for directions for use.

Residents of Florida, please ask your veterinarian for a prescription.

Directions for Use:
Add one capful (10ml) per 10 gallons of water. Treat on days 1, 3, and 5. Use as soon as the first signs of disease are noted. Treated water may appear cloudy at first due to the presence of the microscopic spheres. All cloudiness will be gone within 30 minutes to 1 hour after treatment. Maintain normal filtration and air during treatment.

Active Ingredients: Sulfadimidine and Trimethoprin

General Information:
Maracyn Plus is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for controlling the bacteria that cause mouth fungus, fin and tail rot, Popeye, dropsy and ulcers.

Benefit: Maracyn Plus makes use of a revolutionary technology that delivers the antibiotic directly to the fish. Multi-layered micro-spheres attach to the fish and break down one layer at a time releasing the antibiotics in a controlled regulated manner. A filming agent, Chitosan, which has a molecular structure similar to the natural mucous coat of a fish, seals the treatment in contact with the tissue surface.

Use: Contains two powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics that are effective against the bacteria that cause Fin and Tail rot, Popeye, Dropsy, Ulcers, and "Mouth and Body Fungus". As the bio-spheres attach to the fish, they form a protective medicated layer over the fish's skin that kills the infecting bacteria and prevents re-infection. The healing properties of chitosan speed up the regeneration of damaged tails, fins, mouths and skin. For use in fresh and saltwater aquariums.

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