I was telling AOA on another thread that I was recommended the Ektol when I had issues with my corys. When I read the instructions I decided not to use it. It's one of those not recommended for catfish to start with. It wipes out the filter bacteria but then you can't use it in conjuction with dechlorinator either so one gets stuck with a uncycled tank, fish in ammonia for 5 days but then trying to cure a disease in this environment looks far fetched to me. This below is what's written on my instructions:
JBL Ektol fluid:
Medication for aquarium fish against fin rot and other external bacterial infectins caused by bacteria of the strains Aeromnas, Pseudomnas, Columnaris and others. "Fallen off" fins (fin rot), ulcers, mouth mould, popeyes and dropsy are frequent symptoms of such infections. Ektol fluid is also a reliable remedy in cases where the fish gave an indication of the onset of illness through their behaviour (sticky fins, rubbing against objects) but a definite diagnosis is not possible
Caution:
Intolerance may be shown by invertebrates in freshwater(shrimp, crustacean, etc...). They should be excluded from treatment. Fish without scales (loaches and catfish) and weakened fish may react sensitivelyto the medication. Start with a half dose before carefully increasing.
Reaction with other medication: The use of water conditioners at the same time may cause Ektol fluid to be less effective. Using other medications at the same time may cause unwanted and unpredictable effects and should therefore be avoided. If other preparations have been used shortly before the planned application of Ektol, 2/3 of the water should be changed, after which Ektol may be safely used.
Application:
Before application any active carbon must be removed from the filter. UV-C appliances and CO2 fertilizers switched off.
Dose: 10ml for 40l water. A repeat dose can be given on the 5th day if required, in full strength. Immedeately before a repeat dose 30-50% of the water should be changed. In the case of soft water below 8 KH only 50% of the full dose should be given. For KH over 15 the dose maybe increased by 125%
Note on the length of treatment: An improvement or even the disappearance of the illness can normally be seen after a single dose. Treatment can be repeated if required as stated above
Filtering and Feeding during treatment: Ektol fluid causes massive damage to the cleansing bacteria in the filter. We therefore recommend disconnecting the filter frm the aquarium and running it in another container to retain the cleansing bacteria. Aerate the aquarium well during the time without the filter. If possible doo not feed during treatment.
After application: Before reconnecting the filter to the aquarium, remove all the filter material and store it in a damp, cool place. Fit the filter with new filter floss and active carbon. Filter the aquarium through this for 24 hours to remove all residue of the mediation. Throw away the filter floss and carbon and place the filter material previously removed back in the filter before running the filter. Finally, add a daily dose of JBL Acclimol to fortify the immune system of the fish and promote healing of the injuries sustained from the parasites?
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