NT Labs Anti-Ulcer & Finrot is a broad-spectrum antibacterial medication designed to treat internal and external bacterial infections in fish. It targets destructive bacterial strains like Aeromonas and Pseudomonas, which cause rapid tissue decay.
This treatment is available in two distinct formulas depending on your setup: an Aquarium formula (for indoor tropical and coldwater tanks) and a Pond formula (often branded as Bacterad, which additionally handles flukes).
Key Product Details
Active Ingredients (Aquarium version): Acriflavine (60.2 mg/100 ml), 9-aminoacridine (60.2 mg/100 ml), and Formaldehyde (1800 mg/100 ml).
Target Symptoms: Open red wounds/ulcers, fraying or rotting fins, mouth rot, clamped fins, and missing scales.
Safety Profile: Safe for all fish species, live aquarium plants, and beneficial biological filter bacteria.
How to Use the Aquarium Treatment
Calculate Tank Volume: Work out the exact volume of your aquarium in litres.
Prepare Dose: Shake the bottle thoroughly. Mix the required dosage into 1 litre of existing aquarium water.
Apply to Tank: Pour the mixture slowly and evenly back into the aquarium.
Observe Post-Application: The water will temporarily turn yellow and can stain skin or clothing. Avoid making water changes for at least 5 days to ensure the medicine remains effective.
How to Use the Pond Treatment (Bacterad)
Check Weather and Temperature: Do not use if water temperatures exceed 30°C or during hot, humid, or thundery weather conditions.
Mix and Distribute: Shake well, mix your dose in a clean bucket of pond water, and pour it evenly around the perimeter.
Adjust Hardware: Switch off your UV clarifier for 10 days during treatment.
Repeat Window: Wait at least 10 days before adding a secondary dose or alternative medications.
