Product overview
Aquasonic Ichonex is an Australian copper treatment for white spot (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) and velvet on ornamental freshwater fish. Each millilitre contains 0.50 mg copper, from copper (II) sulphate, and 0.60 mg malachite green. It is made not to stain silicone or decorations blue.
Do not use with freshwater shrimp, snails, loaches, corals, or other invertebrates, or in marine or reef tanks. Copper is more toxic in soft water below pH 7.5. For ornamental fish only. Do not use on fish intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children.
Key features
- Copper (II) sulphate and malachite green
- For white spot and velvet
- Day 1: 5 mL per 40 litres
- Days 2 and 3: 2.5 mL per 40 litres
- Made in Australia
Water and system compatibility
Freshwater only, including fish-only display and quarantine tanks. Do not use in marine or reef tanks, or in tanks with shrimp, snails, or loaches.
Need to work out your tank's litreage? Use our volume calculator.
Pack sizes
| Pack |
Day 1 dose covers |
Full 3-day course covers |
| 100 ml |
800 litres |
400 litres |
| 250 ml |
2,000 litres |
1,000 litres |
Specifications
- 0.50 mg copper per mL, from copper (II) sulphate
- 0.60 mg malachite green per mL
- Store below 30°C, closed, and out of sunlight
- Made in Australia
Directions
- Remove activated carbon and chemical filter resins. Turn off UV sterilisers and ozone. Keep aeration strong. Keep the pH at 7.5 or above.
- Shake the bottle. Day 1: add 5 mL per 40 litres. Days 2 and 3: add 2.5 mL per 40 litres.
- You can split each daily dose, half in the morning and half at night.
- You can raise the temperature by 2°C to 3°C, up to 26°C to 28°C if the fish can tolerate it.
- On day 4, change 25% to 30% of the water, then add fresh activated carbon.
Always follow directions on product packaging.
