Aquasonic Para-Gone 25 Tablets help control most external parasites in goldfish, tropical and marine aquarium fish, including fish lice, gill flukes and anchor worms, making it a goโto treatment when fish are rubbing or scratching on dรฉcor.
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PRODUCT Details
Aquasonic Para-Gone 25 Tablets are designed to assist in the control of a wide range of external parasites on aquarium fish. Parasitic infestations often show up as fish rubbing or scratching against rocks, wood or equipment, and can quickly lead to stress, damage to skin and fins, and secondary infections if left untreated.
Para-Gone tablets are suitable for goldfish, tropical and marine aquarium fish, and target some of the most common external parasites found in home aquariums.
What Aquasonic Para-Gone 25 Tablets Are Used For
Aquasonic Para-Gone tablets aid in the control of most external fish parasites, including:
Fish lice (Argulus spp)
Skin and gill flukes (Ergasilus spp)
Anchor worms (Lernaea spp)
Para-Gone can be used in freshwater and saltwater aquariums where these parasites are present.
Note: Para-Gone does not treat bacterial or viral infections โ it is specifically for external parasites.
Directions & Important Use Notes
From the product details:
Not to be used on fish intended for human consumption
Fish rubbing and scratching on objects is a common sign of parasitic infestation
Doย not overdose
Do not treatย marine invertebratesย (such as shellfish and anemones). Remove them from the aquarium before treatment and waitย 5 days after the last doseย before returning them
Para-Gone mayย adversely affect:
Plecostomus species
Bristlenose catfish
Metynnis / Silver Dollar type fish
Always follow label directions and consider moving sensitive species to a separate tank if needed.
Dosage and Administration (From Page Info, Reworded)
Useย 1 tablet per 40 litresย of aquarium water
For Fish Lice (Argulus spp) and Gill Flukes (Ergasilus spp):
Repeat the treatmentย after 7 days
Continue repeating at 7โday intervals until all signs of parasites are gone
For Anchor Worms (Lernaea spp):
Follow the same treatment regime, but:
Repeat treatments atย 5โday intervalsย at aroundย 25ยฐC
In cooler water (aroundย 20ยฐC), treatments can be repeated atย 12โday intervals
During treatment:
It is recommended to keep the aquarium temperature aroundย 25ยฐC
Maintain theย pH between 6 and 7ย for best results
To calculate approximate tank volume in litres:
Multiply length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000.
How to Add the Tablets:
Preโdissolve tablets in aย disposable cupย before adding to the aquarium
A small amount of insoluble residue may remain after dissolving โ this residue isย harmless to fish
Dispose of the used cup according to the disposal instructions on the label
Good Aquarium Practice
The product notes that high standards of aquarium management are essential:
Many fish diseases, including parasite outbreaks, areย management related
Maintain good water quality, regular water changes, and avoid overcrowding
Consult your veterinarian or experienced aquarium dealer for accurate diagnosis and advice if youโre unsure which parasite youโre dealing with