ReStore Fungus Control keeps your koi or goldfish safe from commonly found parasitic protozoans such as, Ichthyopthirius, Trichodina, Costia and Chilodonella. ReStore Fungus Control is also very good for treating many common bacterial diseases.
Ichthyophthirius (Ick)
What Is It? Ich is a parasitic protozoan that lives under fishes skin. It is a very pervasive parasite and left untreated can kill every fish in the pond very quickly. Warning Signs: Fish will exhibit white spots, clamped fins, slimy skin, may become listless, loss of appetite. Cause: Sudden cold, overcrowding, overfeeding, poor water quality including high ammonia or nitrite levels and poor dissolved oxygen content.
Trichodina
What Is It? A protozoan parasite that is oval or saucer-shaped in appearance and can be found on the fins, body and gills. Warning Signs: Fish covered in grayish film covering body, scratching, disinterest in feeding, gasping for air, areas of redding and jumping. Cause: Overcrowding, poor water quality and stress.
Costia
What Is It? A flagellate parasite found both internally and externally and is very active in the early Spring time. Warning Signs: Laboured and/or heavy breathing, disinterested in feeding, lethargic, covered in excess mucus. Cause: Active between 50˚F and 77˚F and can be transferred from pond to pond on nets and koi socks.
Chilodonella
What Is It? A protozoan parasite that looks similar to a black-eyed pea and can be found on the fins, body and gills, typically in the early Spring. Warning Signs: Grayish film covering body, scratching, disinterest in feeding, jumping, and may become lethargic. Cause: Poor water quality, overcrowding and stress.
Accompanying Bacterial Diseases
All parasites listed here will generally be accompanied by a bacteria infection or disease. ReStore Fungus Control will also help control bacterial infection and disease.
Directions For Use
1 Fluid Oz. Treats 150 Gallons Mix 1 fluid oz. in 1 gallon of pond water for every 150 gallons and disperse over the entire pond surface.Repeat Every Week As Needed
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