Mardel Maracyn Oxy Antifungal Medication 4 fl oz

A sick fish is a worry, and having a trusted treatment ready brings real peace of mind. Mardel Maracyn Oxy is an antifungal medication in a 4 fl oz size, made for the tropical fish in your aquarium. Mardel says it slowly releases small amounts of a stabilized oxygen-chlorine combination that, used as directed, has an unusual ability to treat a wide variety of tropical fish diseases.

• Mardel says Maracyn Oxy successfully controls fungus infections caused by Saprolegnia, Icthyosporidium, egg fungus and related species.
• The brand also lists common bacterial infections among what it controls.
• Works by slowly releasing small amounts of a stabilized oxygen-chlorine combination, per Mardel.
• Mardel notes an unusual ability to treat a wide variety of tropical fish diseases when used as directed.
• Helpful background from Mardel: fungus infections are usually found at the site of an injury or a recent parasite attack.
• The brand describes a true fungus infection as having a cotton-like appearance, similar to mold on fruit, bread or cheese, but usually white on a fish.
• Mardel notes fungus infections are very difficult to treat and are usually secondary invaders.
• Often follows an injury or recent wounds from parasites or bacteria, according to the brand.
• Formulated for use with tropical fish in the aquarium.
• The 4 fl oz size is a practical amount to keep on hand for your tank.

Knowing what to watch for makes you a better caretaker, and Mardel's notes help you spot that telltale cotton-like, usually white growth before it spreads. We pass along every claim here as Mardel's own, not as a promise, and we make no guarantee of a cure. Because fungus is often a secondary invader after injury or a parasite attack, keeping good water and a calm tank matters too. Always follow the label directions for the right dose and timing. Keep a 4 fl oz bottle of Maracyn Oxy in your fish-care kit so you are ready to act the moment something looks off in your aquarium.