- Get a proper diagnosis – don’t just treat ‘in the hope it might help’
- Read the label carefully and follow the dosage instructions
- Don’t simply increase the dose hoping that will make it work better
- Store medicines in their original packaging/containers according to the label
- Do not mix treatments in the pond
- Leave a week between treatments or do a substantial water change
- Be aware of possible side-effects such as affecting the bio-filters
- Weigh or measure any treatment accurately
- Get someone to check your dosage calculations
- Know your pond volume accurately
- Check water quality before and during treatment
- Turn off skimmers during treatment
- Make sure your filtration system isn’t removing the treatment from the pond – some filter media are so effective they can take medicines out of the pond water as well
- Remember that salt will never leave a pond – the only way to remove it is by water changes
- If possible treat in the morning so that the fish can be easily observed in case of any issues
How to use medicines effectively
How to use medicines effectively
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