Maracyn-Two® Freshwater Antibiotic (Minocycline) tablets recommended for the treatment of Popeye, gill
disease, fin and tail rot, dropsy, septicemia, secondary and internal
infections.
Benefit: Due to its unique
properties, Maracyn-Two is absorbed by the fish through the skin. During the
prescribed treatment, the concentration of Maracyn-Two in the fish fluids
rises to a therapeutic level and is available to fight systemic infections
susceptible to its action. Minocycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which
has been shown to be effective against a number of pathogenic bacteria
associated with ornamental fish disease. Maracyn-Two may cloud the water but
will not interfere with the biological filter. New activated carbon or
charcoal and a 25% water change removes any cloudiness resulting from
treatment. Tablets should be dropped into the tank (not the filter). The
tablets dissolve and circulate through the water. Use of a hospital tank is
recommended. After treatment Maracyn-Two can be removed by water changes and
fresh activated carbon.
Use: Maracyn-Two is primarily
effective against gram-negative pathogenic bacterial diseases of fish.
Symptoms of clamped fins, general listlessness, not eating or other unusual
behavior can be caused by internal infections and treatment with Maracyn-Two
would be indicated. Maracyn-Two is recommended for the treatment of Popeye,
Gill disease, Fin rot and Tail rot, Dropsy (swollen body, protruding scales),
Septicemia (bleeding or red streaks on body), secondary and internal
infections. All suspected bacterial infections should be treated immediately.
Active Ingredients: Each
tablet contains 10mg minocycline activity