Fish Aid Fish Mox Amoxicillin, 500mg, 100 ct refers to a product containing the antibiotic Amoxicillin, specifically marketed for treating bacterial infections in ornamental fish.
Here's what you should know about this product:
Intended Use: Fish Mox Forte (Amoxicillin) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to control gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria in fish. It is meant for aquarium and ornamental fish only.
Active Ingredient: Each capsule contains 500mg of Amoxicillin.
Uses in Fish: It can be used to treat common bacterial infections in fish, including fin rot, gill disease, skin ulcers, and internal bacterial infections. It is also useful for diseases caused by specific bacteria like Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, and Mycobacterial species (e.g., Gill diseases, Chondrococcus).
Dosage Instructions: For 500mg capsules, the typical dosage is to add 1 capsule for every 20 gallons of water to be treated, repeating every 24 hours.
Treatment Duration: It's recommended to continue treatment for a minimum of 5 days, but no more than 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection.